Christmas Markets Near Swindon 2026
8 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Swindon city centre, nearest first. 7 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Marlborough Christmas Lights Event and Market, on Friday 27 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Swindon First
| Market and Distance From Swindon | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Christmas Lights Event and Market Marlborough, 10 miles south | 27 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Cirencester Christmas Market Cirencester, 14 miles north-west | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on Cirencester, 14 miles north-west | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Malmesbury Late Night Christmas Shopping Malmesbury, 14 miles west | 4 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Cogges Christmas Market Witney, 20 miles north-east | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Stroud Christmas Markets Stroud, 23 miles north-west | 16 to 18 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Stroud Goodwill Evening Market Stroud, 23 miles north-west | 4 Dec 2026 | One day only |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Swindon, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Abingdon Christmas Extravaganza (23 miles east)
Further From Swindon, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 25 and 60 miles away.
Bath Christmas Market
Bath, Somerset
26 Nov to 13 Dec 2026
28 miles south-west of Swindon
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Winchester, Hampshire
20 Nov to 22 Dec 2026
40 miles south-east of Swindon
Bristol Christmas Market
Bristol
6 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
36 miles west of Swindon
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Swindon
What is the nearest Christmas market to Swindon?
Marlborough Christmas Lights Event and Market is the nearest, 10 miles south of the centre (27 Nov 2026).
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Swindon?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Cirencester Christmas Market (14 miles north-west), followed by Marlborough Christmas Lights Event and Market (10 miles south).
When do Christmas markets near Swindon start in 2026?
The first to open is Marlborough Christmas Lights Event and Market, on Friday 27 November 2026. The last to close is Stroud Christmas Markets, on Friday 18 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Swindon charge for entry?
Cogges Christmas Market needs a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Oxford, Bath, Gloucester, Reading, Bristol. All of the South West. Not starting from the centre of Swindon? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.