The Bath Christmas Market 2026 runs from Thursday 26 November to Sunday 13 December, confirmed by Bath & North East Somerset Council. The council estimates 444,000 people visited the 2024 market and says more than 250 businesses traded at the 2025 event. Entry is free.
Key takeaways
- Open from Thursday 26 November to Sunday 13 December 2026, 18 days.
- The council estimates 444,000 visitors came to the 2024 market.
- More than 250 businesses traded at the 2025 market, according to the council.
- Entry is free. The council hasn't published 2026 opening hours or the stall map yet.
- Park & Ride parking is free with a bus ticket, and the council's city centre car parks have a 4-hour maximum on the shortest tariffs.
When is the Bath Christmas Market 2026?
| What the organiser has published | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Thursday 26 November to Sunday 13 December 2026 | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Opening hours | Not yet published for 2026 | Check the council and market pages nearer the time |
| Visitor numbers | The council estimates 444,000 visitors in 2024 | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Traders | More than 250 businesses in 2025 | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Entry | Free | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
What if the dates change?
Everything on this page comes from the organiser's own announcements on the date shown at the top. If the organiser moves or cancels anything, their page is the final word, which is why every row links to it.
Where is the Bath Christmas Market?
In the city centre. The council has confirmed the dates but not yet published the 2026 stall map or opening hours, so this page lists the dates and will add the rest when the council does. With 444,000 visitors over 18 days in 2024, the centre is at its busiest on market weekends, and the car parks fill early.
Where can you park for the Bath Christmas Market?
From our Bath parking guide, with prices from the council and operators:
| Option | What it costs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Park & Ride | Parking free with a Park & Ride bus ticket | Lansdown, Newbridge or Odd Down, about 10 minutes to the centre |
| Kingsmead Square or Cattle Market | From £1.80 to £2.70 an hour, depending on the vehicle | 4-hour maximum stay |
| Charlotte Street | Bath's biggest council car park, 1,056 spaces | No height restriction, EV charging |
The full guide has the map, the on-street prices and the height limits: parking in Bath.
Own a home in Bath? Christmas market weekends mean full houses, late arrivals and the 10pm "we can't find the key safe" call. A local manager from the Houst network takes those calls for you, and Guestwise manages short lets from 12% + VAT. See Airbnb management in Bath.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Bath Christmas Market 2026?
From Thursday 26 November to Sunday 13 December 2026, confirmed by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Is the Bath Christmas Market free?
Yes, entry is free.
How many people visit the Bath Christmas Market?
The council estimates 444,000 people visited the 2024 market.
What are the opening hours?
The council hasn't published 2026 hours yet. This page will be updated when they are.
Where is the Bath Christmas Market?
In the city centre. The council has confirmed the dates but hasn't published the 2026 stall map yet.
Where is the best place to park?
Bath & North East Somerset Council lists its Park & Ride sites at Lansdown, Newbridge and Odd Down, with parking free with a bus ticket. Our Bath parking guide has the city centre prices.
Dates, locations and prices come from the linked organiser, council and operator pages and can change. Check the organiser's page before you travel.