Bath Christmas Market – Dates & What’s On In 2024

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Bath Christmas Market 2024

With over 170 wooden alpine chalets selling gorgeous food, drinks and crafts spread across Bath’s historic city.

Bath is a more traditional market, suited for adults. There’s no Santa’s Grotto, and only one fairground ride, which is a vintage carousel.

There are festive things to do around Bath such as light trails and ice skating, but these are very spaced out.

Will there be a Christmas Market in Bath this Year?

Bath Christmas Market is an annual event which has already been given the go-ahead for 2024

Bath Christmas Market Location

Where are the Bath Christmas markets 2024?

The Christmas Market chalets span the majority of the city’s main shopping areas, including Abbey Road & Green, Union Street, and Milsom Street.

Best Sat Nav Address: Abbey Road & Abbey Green, Bath, BA1 1NW

The Closest rail link is Bath Spa station, which is about a 2 minute walk to the market.

Bath Christmas Market Dates 2024

What date is the Christmas Market in Bath?

The Confirmed opening date for Bath Christmas Market 2024 is Thursday 28th November – Sunday 15th December 2024

Note: Bath Residents will be invited to a special preview evening from 5- 7pm on November 27th.

Previous Dates

Thursday 23rd November – Sunday 10th December 2023
Thursday 24th November – Sunday 11th December 2022
Cancelled in 2021
Cancelled in 2020
Thursday 28th November – Sunday 15th December 2019

Bath Christmas Market Opening Times

Monday to Wednesday: 10am to 7pm

Thursday to Saturday: 10am to 8pm

Sundays: 10am to 6pm

Do you have to Pay Entry for Bath Christmas Market?

No, it’s completely free to take a stroll around Bath Christmas Market – day or night! The only thing you would need to pay for is purchases from stalls or food and drink vendors.

Bath Christmas Market Hotels

The best time to visit Bath Christmas Market if you’re planning to stay overnight is on a Sunday. Rooms tend to be very expensive in Bath but do go for as little as £16pp on Sundays which is 80% cheaper than a Friday or Saturday.

This search was based on Sunday 1st December 2024

Travelodge – There are 3 to choose from within a 5 mile radius and priced from £79 per couple (£40 per person) Book a Stay

Premier Inn – There is 1 to choose from within a 5 mile radius and priced from £58 per couple (£29 per person) Book a Stay

What’s on at Bath Christmas Market in 2024

- Alpine Chalet Market stalls at Parliament Street
- Victorian Carousel at Stall Street
- Ice Skating at Royal Victoria Park (15 min walk)

How Busy is Bath Christmas Market?

In a word, Very! Due to its gorgeous historic setting, Bath Christmas Market has fast become one of the most popular Christmas Markets in the UK, attracting millions of visitors each year.

The weekends from Friday – Sunday are the busiest, as well as the full week prior to Christmas Day.