Bath Christmas Market 2026: A Former Local’s Guide (Dates, Tips and Is It Worth It?)

I'm Laurence, a professional travel photographer since 2010. Jess and I write this site from our own travels.Jess and I lived in Bath for four years, and we went to the Bath Christmas Market every year it ran while we lived there, which wasn’t every year, thanks to the pandemic. We’ve been to a few Christmas markets around the UK, Edinburgh’s most notably, and Bath’s is our favourite by a long way. So yes, it’s worth going. The chalets are spread through the streets around Bath Abbey, so you’re wandering one of the best-looking cities in England with a mulled wine in hand, and once the lights come on it all feels a bit Dickensian, in a good way. The one real downside is the crowds, and they are serious. Come on a weekday, early in the run if you can, and you’ll get the version of the market we loved. Quick take for 2026: Thursday 26 November to Sunday 13 December 2026, 18 days in total Open 10am to 7pm Monday to Wednesday, 10am to 8pm Thursday to Saturday, and 10am to 6pm on Sunday Free to walk around, with no ticket needed Spread across the city centre around Bath Abbey, from Abbeygate Street up to Milsom Street Quietest on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, busiest on Saturdays It o...