Christmas Markets Near Gloucester 2026
19 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Gloucester 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: Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets, on Saturday 7 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Gloucester First
| Market and Distance From Gloucester | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets Gloucester city centre | 7 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Cheltenham Christmas Market Cheltenham, 7 miles east | 10 to 23 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Stroud Christmas Markets Stroud, 8 miles south | 16 to 18 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Stroud Goodwill Evening Market Stroud, 8 miles south | 4 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Tewkesbury Christmas Market and Lights Switch-On Tewkesbury, 10 miles north | 22 Nov 2026 | One day only | |
| Winchcombe Christmas Festival and Market Winchcombe, 13 miles north-east | 3 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Ledbury Christmas Lights Switch On and Market Ledbury, 14 miles north-west | 22 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre Ross-on-Wye, 15 miles west | 29 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Cirencester Christmas Market Cirencester, 15 miles south-east | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on Cirencester, 15 miles south-east | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Winter Glow Christmas Market Malvern, 15 miles north | 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 | Free |
| Great Malvern Christmas Lights Switch On and Market Great Malvern, 18 miles north | 21 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Pershore Georgian Christmas Fayre Pershore, 18 miles north | 27 to 28 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Broadway Late Night Christmas Shopping Broadway, 20 miles north-east | 27 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays only | Free |
| Malmesbury Late Night Christmas Shopping Malmesbury, 20 miles south | 4 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Spetchley Artisan Christmas Market Spetchley, near Worcester, 22 miles north | 14 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre Worcester, 23 miles north | 3 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Chipping Campden Christmas Market Chipping Campden, 23 miles north-east | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Hereford Christmas Markets Hereford, 24 miles north-west | 4 to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays and Sundays only | Free |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Gloucester, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Further From Gloucester, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 25 and 60 miles away.
Bath Christmas Market
Bath, Somerset
26 Nov to 13 Dec 2026
34 miles south of Gloucester
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market
Birmingham, West Midlands
5 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
45 miles north of Gloucester
Bristol Christmas Market
Bristol
6 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
32 miles south-west of Gloucester
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Gloucester
What is the nearest Christmas market to Gloucester?
Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets is in the city centre (7 Nov to 20 Dec 2026). The nearest outside the city is Cheltenham Christmas Market in Cheltenham, 7 miles east.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Gloucester?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre (23 miles north), followed by Cheltenham Christmas Market (7 miles east).
When do Christmas markets near Gloucester start in 2026?
The first to open is Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets, on Saturday 7 November 2026. The last to close is Winter Glow Christmas Market, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Other cities nearby: Worcester, Swindon, Bristol, Bath, Oxford, Birmingham. All of the South West. Not starting from the centre of Gloucester? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.