Christmas Markets Near Bath 2026
7 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Bath city centre, nearest first, one of them in the city itself. All have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Bristol Christmas Market, on Friday 6 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Bath First
| Market and Distance From Bath | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Christmas Market Bath city centre | 26 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Frome Christmas Gift Market Frome, 10 miles south | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Bristol Christmas Market Bristol, 11 miles north-west | 6 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| The Bishop's Palace Christmas Artisan Market Wells, 17 miles south-west | 14 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Wells Christmas Market Wells, 17 miles south-west | 12 to 13 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Malmesbury Late Night Christmas Shopping Malmesbury, 18 miles north-east | 4 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Glastonbury Frost Fayre Glastonbury, 22 miles south-west | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Bath, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
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Further From Bath, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 25 and 60 miles away.
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Winchester, Hampshire
20 Nov to 22 Dec 2026
50 miles south-east of Bath
Christmas in Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire
21 Nov to 31 Dec 2026
Closed on Fri 25 Dec
54 miles north-east of Bath
Cardiff Christmas Market
Cardiff
12 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
36 miles west of Bath
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Bath
What is the nearest Christmas market to Bath?
Bath Christmas Market is in the city centre (26 Nov to 13 Dec 2026). The nearest outside the city is Frome Christmas Gift Market in Frome, 10 miles south.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Bath?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Bath Christmas Market (city centre), followed by Bristol Christmas Market (11 miles north-west).
When do Christmas markets near Bath start in 2026?
Bristol Christmas Market is both the first to open, on Friday 6 November 2026, and the last to close, on Wednesday 23 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Bath charge for entry?
The Bishop's Palace Christmas Artisan Market needs a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Bristol, Swindon, Gloucester, Cardiff. All of the South West. Not starting from the centre of Bath? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.