Christmas Markets in the Cotswolds 2026

8 Christmas markets in the Cotswolds, all with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Broadway Late Night Christmas Shopping, on Friday 27 November; the last to close is Cheltenham Christmas Market, on Wednesday 23 December 2026.

We count the Cotswold towns and villages themselves here, from Chipping Campden in the north to Malmesbury in the south; Bath, Gloucester and Blenheim Palace sit just outside and are listed further down.

None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Broadway Late Night Christmas Shopping, on Friday 27 November 2026.

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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open

Market	Dates	Days Closed	Entry
Broadway Late Night Christmas Shopping Broadway	27 Nov to 4 Dec 2026	Open Fridays only	Free
Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on Cirencester	28 to 29 Nov 2026	Open every day of its run
Cogges Christmas Market Witney	28 to 29 Nov 2026	Open every day of its run	Ticket
Winchcombe Christmas Festival and Market Winchcombe	3 Dec 2026	One day only
Malmesbury Late Night Christmas Shopping Malmesbury	4 Dec 2026	One day only
Chipping Campden Christmas Market Chipping Campden	5 Dec 2026	One day only
Cirencester Christmas Market Cirencester	5 to 6 Dec 2026	Open every day of its run
Cheltenham Christmas Market Cheltenham	10 to 23 Dec 2026	Open every day of its run	Free

Questions About Christmas Markets in the Cotswolds

Which is the biggest Christmas market in the Cotswolds?

Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Cheltenham Christmas Market (10 to 23 Dec 2026), followed by Cirencester Christmas Market.

When do Christmas markets in the Cotswolds start in 2026?

The first is Broadway Late Night Christmas Shopping, which opens on Friday 27 November 2026. The last to close is Cheltenham Christmas Market, on Wednesday 23 December 2026.