# West Wittering Beach Christmas Market 2026 > West Wittering Beach Christmas Market runs 5 to 6 December 2026 in West Wittering. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the official tourism board on 12 October 2026. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-wittering/ West Wittering, [West Sussex](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/west-sussex/) 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 and Sunday: **11.30am to 5.30pm** | | Where | West Wittering Beach, on the West Wittering Estate at the mouth of Chichester Harbour [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.773,-0.895) | | Entry | Free to enter. Parking at the beach is also free for the market | | Organiser | Not named on the tourism board page; held at West Wittering Beach (West Wittering Estate). [Official page](https://www.thegreatsussexway.org/ideas-and-inspiration/news-and-blogs/post/great-sussex-christmas-markets/) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and times come from the official tourism board's own page, not from another guide. - [The Great Sussex Way](https://www.thegreatsussexway.org/ideas-and-inspiration/news-and-blogs/post/great-sussex-christmas-markets/), checked 12 October 2026 Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.thegreatsussexway.org/ideas-and-inspiration/news-and-blogs/post/great-sussex-christmas-markets/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/). ## West Wittering Beach Christmas Market: Quick Answers ### When does West Wittering Beach Christmas Market start in 2026? It opens on Saturday 5 December 2026. ### When does West Wittering Beach Christmas Market end? The last day is Sunday 6 December 2026. ### What time does West Wittering Beach Christmas Market open and close? Saturday and Sunday 11.30am to 5.30pm. ### Is West Wittering Beach Christmas Market open every day? Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 5 Dec and 6 Dec. ### Is West Wittering Beach Christmas Market free to enter? Yes. Parking at the beach is also free for the market. ### Where is West Wittering Beach Christmas Market? West Wittering Beach, on the West Wittering Estate at the mouth of Chichester Harbour, West Wittering. ## About West Wittering Beach Christmas Market A weekend market at West Wittering Beach with gifts from local makers and small businesses, food treats, a Santa's grotto and carols. [Add the Dates to Your Calendar](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-wittering/dates.ics) ## Where Is West Wittering Beach Christmas Market? West Wittering Beach, on the West Wittering Estate at the mouth of Chichester Harbour, West Wittering. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Santa's Grotto at West Wittering Beach Christmas Market The Great Sussex Way says there will be a grotto (listed as "Santa's grotto") at the 2026 event, but had not published its dates, times or price when we checked. Place given: at the market by the West Wittering Beach café. The tourism board says children can meet Santa in his grotto at the market, with no price, times or booking details. Source: [The Great Sussex Way](https://www.thegreatsussexway.org/event/west-wittering-beach-christmas-market/247795101/), checked 12 October 2026. [All markets with a grotto](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santas-grotto/). ## Where to Stay Near West Wittering Beach Christmas Market **Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 5 December. Map by Stay22. 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One vote per market, no account needed. ## Other Christmas Markets Nearby [Chichester Festive Market Chichester, West Sussex 4 to 13 Dec 2026 Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only 7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chichester/) [Hotwalls Studios Festive Creative Market Portsmouth, Hampshire 28 Nov to 6 Dec 2026 Open Saturdays and Sundays only 9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hotwalls-portsmouth/) [Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market Portsmouth, Hampshire 5 to 6 Dec 2026 10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/port-solent/) [West Dean Christmas Market West Dean, West Sussex 27 to 28 Nov 2026 11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-dean/) [Weald & Downland Living Museum Christmas Market Singleton, West Sussex 21 to 22 Nov 2026 11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/weald-and-downland/) See all [Christmas markets near Portsmouth](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/portsmouth/). More in [South East](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-east/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).