# Poundbury Christmas Market 2026

> Poundbury Christmas Market runs 28 November 2026 in Dorchester. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the official tourism board on 12 October 2026.

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

Dorchester, [Dorset](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/dorset/)

One day only: Saturday 28 November 2026

| Dates | Saturday 28 November 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Opening Times | Saturday: **10am to 4pm** |
| Where | Crown Square, Poundbury, on the western edge of Dorchester DT1 3EN [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.7135,-2.469) |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Not stated on the official listing. [Official page](https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/poundbury-christmas-market-2) |

## Checked Against the Source

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

- [Discover Dorchester (funded by Dorchester Town Council)](https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/poundbury-christmas-market-2), checked 12 October 2026
- [Discover Dorchester (funded by Dorchester Town Council)](https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/events), checked 12 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/poundbury-christmas-market-2). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Poundbury Christmas Market: Quick Answers

### When is Poundbury Christmas Market in 2026?

It is on Saturday 28 November 2026, for one day only.

### What time does Poundbury Christmas Market open and close?

Saturday 10am to 4pm.

### Is Poundbury Christmas Market free to enter?

Yes.

### Where is Poundbury Christmas Market?

Crown Square, Poundbury, on the western edge of Dorchester, Dorchester DT1 3EN.

## About Poundbury Christmas Market

A one-day Saturday market of food, drink, craft and gift stalls with music in Crown Square, Poundbury. Father Christmas is at the toy shop on the square.

## Where Is Poundbury Christmas Market?

Crown Square, Poundbury, on the western edge of Dorchester, Dorchester DT1 3EN. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Poundbury Christmas Market

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 28 November.

Map by Stay22. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/)

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See all [Christmas markets near Bournemouth](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/bournemouth/). More in [South West](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-west/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).