Award‑winning Bath Christmas Market threads through handsome Georgian streets around the Abbey, creating one of the most photogenic Christmas scenes in the UK. In 2025 it celebrates 25 years of festive magic.
The Bath Christmas Market is one of the most enchanting festive events in Europe and has been voted both the Best Christmas Market in the UK and one of the Best Christmas Markets in Europe. Set in the heart of Bath’s UNESCO World Heritage city, the market winds through cobbled streets lined with Georgian architecture and historic landmarks, including the majestic Bath Abbey.
Where Is Bath Christmas Market?
If you’re wondering where Bath Christmas Market takes place, it spans from Abbeygate Street to Milsom Street, filling the city centre with lights, laughter and the scent of festive treats.
Bath Christmas Market Dates
Bath Christmas Market 2025 runs from Thursday 27 November to Sunday 14 December.
Christmas Market Bath Opening Times
The Bath Christmas Market 2025 opening hours are:
Monday to Wednesday: 10am – 7pm
Thursday to Saturday: 10am – 8pm
Sunday: 10am – 6pm
These Christmas Market Bath opening times give visitors plenty of opportunity to explore the stalls by day and soak up the magical atmosphere after dark.
What to Expect at the Stalls
With more than 250 Bath Christmas Market stalls, visitors can expect a wonderful variety of handcrafted gifts, festive decorations and gourmet delights. Traders from Bath, the South West and beyond showcase everything from handmade jewellery and ceramics to artisan food, mulled wine, luxury candles, and local produce. Each wooden chalet twinkles with lights and festive décor, creating an irresistible winter wonderland feel.
A Festive Experience in the Heart of the City
The Christmas Market in Bath isn’t just about shopping — it’s about atmosphere. The city centre transforms into a festive playground where you can browse the stalls, enjoy live entertainment, and warm up with a hot chocolate or spiced cider beneath the glow of fairy lights. Surrounded by independent boutiques, designer stores and high-street brands, Bath offers the perfect combination of market shopping and Christmas indulgence.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a day trip, Bath Christmas Market is a must-visit destination. With its stunning location, charming stalls, and rich festive traditions, it perfectly captures the spirit of the season — a magical celebration that makes Bath one of the UK’s most beloved Christmas cities. You could also combine it with Bristol Christmas Market.
