# Cirencester Christmas Market 2026 > Cirencester Christmas Market runs 5 to 6 December 2026 in Cirencester. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the council on 11 October 2026. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cirencester/ Cirencester, [Gloucestershire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/gloucestershire/) Runs Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026 | Dates | Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026 (2 open days) | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run | | Opening Times | Saturday: **9am to 5pm** Sunday: **10am to 4pm** | | Where | Market Place in the town centre, in front of the parish church [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7172,-1.9683) | | Entry | No ticket is mentioned on the official page | | Organiser | Cirencester Town Council. [Official page](https://cirencester.gov.uk/christmas-in-cirencester) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and times come from the council's own page, not from another guide. - [Cirencester Town Council](https://cirencester.gov.uk/whats-on?month=12-2026), checked 11 October 2026 - [Cotswolds Tourism](https://www.cotswolds.com/blog/post/discover-the-magic-of-christmas-markets-in-the-cotswolds-2026/), checked 11 October 2026 Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://cirencester.gov.uk/christmas-in-cirencester). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/). ## Cirencester Christmas Market: Quick Answers ### When does Cirencester Christmas Market start in 2026? It opens on Saturday 5 December 2026. ### When does Cirencester Christmas Market end? The last day is Sunday 6 December 2026. ### What time does Cirencester Christmas Market open and close? Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm. ### Is Cirencester Christmas Market open every day? Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 5 Dec and 6 Dec. ### Where is Cirencester Christmas Market? Market Place in the town centre, in front of the parish church, Cirencester. ## About Cirencester Christmas Market A weekend market of over 40 stalls on the Market Place with live music and street entertainment. Smaller Christmas Gift Markets are also listed on 22 November and 13, 15 to 17, 20 and 22 December. [Add the Dates to Your Calendar](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cirencester/dates.ics) ## Where Is Cirencester Christmas Market? Market Place in the town centre, in front of the parish church, Cirencester. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Getting There and Parking ### By Train Cirencester has no station of its own. The nearest is Kemble, managed by Great Western Railway, which Cotswolds Tourism lists as the station for Cirencester, with direct trains from London Paddington. Kemble is about 3.7 miles from the Market Place in a straight line (from the coordinates). The Stagecoach 882 bus runs from outside the station to Cirencester in 20 to 30 minutes, several times a day, so check the timetable for the day you travel. National Rail says Kemble has some step-free access to all platforms and no lifts. Source: [National Rail](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/kemble/), checked 12 October 2026; [Cotswolds Tourism](https://www.cotswolds.com/plan/getting-to-the-cotswolds/getting-to-the-cotswolds-by-train-and-bus/), checked 12 October 2026. ### Parking Cotswold District Council runs the town's car parks. The Forum and Brewery car parks are the nearest to the Market Place, both with a three-hour top tariff. Abbey Grounds, Waterloo, Sheep Street and Old Station take stays of up to 10 hours. Charges apply 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and from 10am (noon at Abbey Grounds) to 6pm on Sunday. Trinity Road car park is free and open to the public from 7am to 7pm at weekends, which covers both market days. Machines take cards only, or you can pay with PayByPhone. Blue Badge holders park free for up to three hours at the Brewery and ten at the others listed. Prices read October 2026. | Car Park | Postcode | Spaces | Price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Forum | GL7 1LJ | 175, plus 12 disabled bays | £2.00 for 1 hour, £4.90 for 3 hours (October 2026) | | Brewery | GL7 1HN | 281, plus 6 disabled bays | £2.00 for 1 hour, £4.90 for 3 hours (October 2026) | | Abbey Grounds | GL7 2DA | 95, plus 2 disabled bays | £2.00 for 1 hour, £6.70 for 5 hours, £10.00 for 10 hours (October 2026) | | Waterloo | GL7 2PY | 237, plus 2 disabled bays | £2.00 for 1 hour, £6.70 for 5 hours, £10.00 for 10 hours (October 2026) | | Trinity Road | GL7 1PX | 118, plus 6 disabled bays | Free. Weekends and bank holidays only, 7am to 7pm | Source: [Cotswold District Council](https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/parking-travel-and-visitors/where-to-park/), checked 12 October 2026; [Cirencester Town Council](https://cirencester.gov.uk/markets), checked 12 October 2026. ### What Else Is On The Christmas Market is one of several festive markets on the Market Place. The larger Advent Market, with the light switch-on, is the weekend before: Saturday 28 November (10am to 6pm) and Sunday 29 November 2026 (9am to 5pm). The regular Charter Market is on Friday 4 December. After the market weekend, the Cirencester Christmas Tree Festival runs in the Parish Church of St John Baptist from 8 to 17 December, and the town council lists Christmas Gift Markets between 13 and 22 December. Source: [Cirencester Town Council](https://cirencester.gov.uk/whats-on?month=11-2026), [page 2](https://cirencester.gov.uk/whats-on?month=12-2026), [page 3](https://cirencester.gov.uk/markets), checked 12 October 2026. ### Where to Stay Cirencester is compact: the Market Place is the middle of town and almost everywhere in the centre is within ten minutes on foot. With no station in town, visitors without a car usually stay centrally and use the bus from Kemble. **Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 5 December. Map by Stay22. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) **Making a weekend of it?** A cottage within reach of the market gives you an early start before the day trippers arrive. [Holiday cottages from Sykes](https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/) ## Questions People Ask **When is Cirencester Christmas Market in 2026?** Saturday 5 December, 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 6 December 2026, 10am to 4pm, on the Market Place. **Does Cirencester have a railway station?** No. The nearest is Kemble, about 3.7 miles away in a straight line. The Stagecoach 882 bus from outside the station takes 20 to 30 minutes. **Is the Christmas Market the same as the Advent Market?** No. The Advent Market, with the light switch-on, is the weekend before, on 28 and 29 November 2026. The Christmas Market on 5 and 6 December is a separate weekend of more than 40 stalls. **Where can I park for Cirencester Christmas Market?** The Forum and Brewery car parks are nearest, at £2.00 an hour (October 2026). Trinity Road car park is free at weekends from 7am to 7pm. **Is there an entry charge?** The town council lists no entry charge. It is an open market on the Market Place. ## Have You Been to Cirencester Christmas Market? Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. One vote per market, no account needed. ## Other Christmas Markets Nearby [Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on Cirencester, Gloucestershire 28 to 29 Nov 2026 Under a mile away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cirencester-advent-market/) [Stroud Christmas Markets Stroud, Gloucestershire 16 to 18 Dec 2026 11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/stroud/) [Stroud Goodwill Evening Market Stroud, Gloucestershire 4 Dec 2026 11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/stroud-goodwill-evening/) [Malmesbury Late Night Christmas Shopping Malmesbury, Wiltshire 4 Dec 2026 11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/malmesbury/) [Cheltenham Christmas Market Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 10 to 23 Dec 2026 13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cheltenham/) See all [Christmas markets near Swindon](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/swindon/). More in [South West](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-west/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).