This year, Winchester Christmas Market takes place from Friday November 22nd until Sunday December 22nd 2024. At Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market there are so many different things to see and do. You will find everything from handcrafted jewellery, unique gift ideas, delicious food and drinks, beautiful decorations, handmade cards and much more.
The stalls will be open between the following times:
- Sunday to Thursday – 10am – 6pm
- Friday and Saturday – 10am – 8pm
Admission to the Christmas Market is free.
The wooden chalets are inspired by traditional German Christmas Markets, and combined with the festive lighting, the sound of Christmas carols and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air, visitors will be transported into a festive setting to purchase their Christmas gifts and take in the atmosphere. Each year the selection of stalls showcase the original works of talented craftspeople and artists offering unique, custom pieces, such as knitted wool throws to organic essential oil reed diffusers.
Though, the market isn’t only for buying gifts. Celebrate the season by meeting friends and family for a glass of mulled wine or mug of hot chocolate, and a spiced mince pie. Whilst enjoying your culinary delights listen to the cheerful sound of local choirs singing Christmas carols as well as other live performances on the community stage.
There are popular times for coming to the market, visitors should consider arriving earlier or later in the day for a less crowded experience. There is no timed entry or tickets to the Christmas Market so queuing may be necessary. You can exit the market and re-enter the market at any time.
Plan ahead and pre-book your tickets to one of the many special services, Christmas concerts, or events through the Winchester Cathedral website.
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Winchester Christmas Market Parking
If travelling by car is the only option, please make use of the Park and Ride car parks which are located around the outskirts of the city. Winchester City Council operates an excellent and frequent service to all locations, with drop off points located 2-3 minutes walk from the Cathedral. During late night openings, services for the Park and Ride are extended into the evenings. For more information please click here.
Still feeling festive then check out guide to the best Christmas Markets in the UK.
Address
Winchester Cathedral, Inner Close, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9LS
