# Hereford Christmas Markets 2026

> Hereford Christmas Markets runs 4 to 20 December 2026 in Hereford. Open Fridays and Sundays only. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the council on 11 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hereford/

Hereford, [Herefordshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/herefordshire/)

Runs Friday 4 December to Sunday 20 December 2026

| Dates | Friday 4 December to Sunday 20 December 2026 (6 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | Open Fridays and Sundays only |
| Opening Times | Friday: **9am to 4pm** Sunday: **10am to 4pm** Six market days only: Fridays 4, 11 and 18 December and Sundays 6, 13 and 20 December |
| Where | High Town and Commercial Street in the city centre [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.0565,-2.7148) |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Herefordshire Council. [Official page](https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/things-to-do/herefordshire-markets-information/christmas-markets-2026/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the council's own page, not from another guide.

- [Herefordshire Council](https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/things-to-do/herefordshire-markets-information/christmas-markets-2026/), checked 11 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/things-to-do/herefordshire-markets-information/christmas-markets-2026/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Hereford Christmas Markets: Quick Answers

### When does Hereford Christmas Markets start in 2026?

It opens on Friday 4 December 2026.

### When does Hereford Christmas Markets end?

The last day is Sunday 20 December 2026.

### What time does Hereford Christmas Markets open and close?

Friday 9am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm. Six market days only: Fridays 4, 11 and 18 December and Sundays 6, 13 and 20 December.

### Is Hereford Christmas Markets open every day?

No. Open Fridays and Sundays only.

### Is Hereford Christmas Markets free to enter?

Yes.

### Where is Hereford Christmas Markets?

High Town and Commercial Street in the city centre, Hereford.

## About Hereford Christmas Markets

Council-run street markets of around 30 to 40 stalls a day in High Town and Commercial Street, held on three Fridays and three Sundays in December.

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## Where Is Hereford Christmas Markets?

High Town and Commercial Street in the city centre, Hereford. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Hereford Christmas Markets

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Friday 4 December.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre  Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire  29 Nov 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ross-on-wye/) [Leominster Victorian Street Market  Leominster, Herefordshire  12 Dec 2026  12 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/leominster/) [Ledbury Christmas Lights Switch On and Market  Ledbury, Herefordshire  22 Nov 2026  12 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ledbury/) [Great Malvern Christmas Lights Switch On and Market  Great Malvern, Worcestershire  21 Nov 2026  17 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/great-malvern/) [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  17 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/winter-glow/)

See all [Christmas markets near Worcester](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/worcester/). More in [West Midlands](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/west-midlands/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).