Christmas Markets in Gloucestershire 2026
9 Christmas markets in Gloucestershire, all with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets, on Saturday 7 November; the last to close is Cheltenham Christmas Market, on Wednesday 23 December 2026.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets, on Saturday 7 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets Gloucester | 7 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Tewkesbury Christmas Market and Lights Switch-On Tewkesbury | 22 Nov 2026 | One day only | |
| Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on Cirencester | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Winchcombe Christmas Festival and Market Winchcombe | 3 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Stroud Goodwill Evening Market Stroud | 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 |
| Stroud Christmas Markets Stroud | 16 to 18 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run |
Questions About Christmas Markets in Gloucestershire
Which is the biggest Christmas market in Gloucestershire?
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 Gloucestershire start in 2026?
The first is Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets, which opens on Saturday 7 November 2026. The last to close is Cheltenham Christmas Market, on Wednesday 23 December 2026.
Just Outside Gloucestershire
Broadway Late Night Christmas Shopping
Broadway, Worcestershire
27 Nov to 4 Dec 2026
Open Fridays only
4 miles from the nearest market here
Pershore Georgian Christmas Fayre
Pershore, Worcestershire
27 to 28 Nov 2026
9 miles from the nearest market here
Winter Glow Christmas Market
Malvern, Worcestershire
20 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
Open 20 to 22 Nov, 27 to 29 Nov, 4 to 6 Dec, 11 to 13 Dec and 18 to 24 Dec only
9 miles from the nearest market here
Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Markets
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
28 Nov to 6 Dec 2026
Open Saturdays and Sundays only
10 miles from the nearest market here
Malmesbury Late Night Christmas Shopping
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
4 Dec 2026
11 miles from the nearest market here
Great Malvern Christmas Lights Switch On and Market
Great Malvern, Worcestershire
21 Nov 2026
11 miles from the nearest market here
More in South West: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Cotswolds. Or find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.