Explore Bath Christmas Market: Discover Bath's Renowned Christmas Market
Ho, ho, ho! Grab your gloves and pop on your Santa hat because we're about to dive headfirst into a winter wonderland like no other at the Bath Christmas Market.
Nestled in the heart of picturesque Bath, this beloved market boasts glittering lights, jolly stalls, and more festive cheer than an elf on Christmas Eve. Whether you're hunting down a unique gift or craving a steaming mug of mulled wine, the Bath Christmas Market is your ultimate festive playground.
So come on, let's jingle all the way through this magical celebration!
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Your Guide to the Bath Christmas Market...
Fancy a dash of midnight shopping or perhaps exploring events with a twinkle of extra sparkle for the family? Bath Christmas Market's got it—a kaleidoscope of market stalls, local traders that'll enchant you with their crafts, and entertainment that'd make even ol' Ebenezer's heart grow three sizes! Dive into Bath's festive atmosphere and get yourself lost in the twirling, swirling fairy lights and the friendly chatter of fellow explorers. Oh, and there are plenty of stocking stuffers and gifts waiting to jump into your goodie bag. Bath Christmas Market knows how to roll out the holiday cheer with aplomb!
Bath Christmas Market Dates 2025
This year’s Bath Christmas Market
takes place over the days between November 27th and December 14th 2025.
While the market is certainly the main attraction, the city of Bath has never done anything halfway – so there’s plenty more to see and do in and around the market area.
As for opening times, just so you don’t show up when things are closed and end up waiting around in the cold, check out this quick list:
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Open Daily (Mon - Wed 10am to 7pm / Thurs-Sat 10am - 8pm / Sundays 10am to 6pm)
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Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HA
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Free
As you can see, that’s between eight and ten available shopping hours every day in the lead-up to Christmas! With over two weeks of daily holiday shopping right at the heart of Bath.
The Highlights Of Bath Christmas Market
One highlight of this picturesque market is Paperstarlights, which has been making paper star lanterns for over 20 years. This Christmas Market chalet can help you bring the magic of winter right into your home; without bringing the cold in, as well. Each lantern is handcrafted using traditional techniques and the materials are responsibly sourced. They use natural dyes, too.
No Bath Christmas Market is complete without sweet-smelling food stalls. So, next, let us introduce you to Suzette's Pancakes. Enjoy these freshly made crepes with a choice of sweet or savoury fillings. It's the perfect winter warmer comfort food!
And lastly, we have to mention the wonderful Ubiety who sell beautiful home fragrances and body care. Their divine smelling products make the ideal Christmas presents and what's more, all of their profits go to Dorothy House Hospice, making it a complete winning formula in our books.
Base Your Hen Do Around A Visit To The Christmas Markets
How can you make a hen do around a Christmas Market, you may ask? Why with a sprinkle of glitter, some bubbles, and a bonkers activity of course!
Bath Is a fantastic destination for a hen party all year round but there is really something rather magical about the way it comes to life with all the twinkling lights in the winter months.
Start the weekend off with a real icebreaker, taking part in some hilariously silly games at West Country Indoor Games. Bounce off the inflatables and take on their Sheep Rodeo while splitting your sides with laughter!
Then seamlessly glide into a classy two-course Champagne lunch at The Ivy Bath Brasserie to share anecdotes and photos and set the tone for the rest of the day.
Feeling a little merry after a delicious lunch, wander down around the corner to a festive wreath-making workshop in the afternoon. Spend two hours getting in the Christmas zone and creating some stunning keepsakes to take home with you.
Then spill out onto the streets and meander through the Christmas markets, picking up a mulled wine here and a warm sugary doughnut there, while perusing all the beautiful stalls and soaking up the atmosphere.
A night out in Bath could take you anywhere, will you end the evening dancing on a table in an alpine ski chalet or will you be pulling all the moves in an underground Greek Taverna?
Wherever you end up, we guarantee you will feel a million times better the next morning once you spend some time soaking in the healing waters at the fantastic Thermae Bath Spa.
Things To Do In Bath After You Have Been To The Market
Bath On Ice
Bath on Ice the infamous outdoor ice rink, is also returning to the city once again. Over 1000 square meters of rink are waiting for you and your friends, all you need is the opening hours and days below:
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Open Daily (10:30am to 9.30pm / Not open on Christmas Day)
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Royal Pavilion, Royal Ave, Royal Victoria Park, Bath, BA1 2NR
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£13.50 for kids - £16.00 Adult
The ice rink prices vary, but an hour for an adult is just £16.00, while it’s £13.50 for an hour for a child. Skate aids are also available to hire. The rink is open from 14th November 2025 to 4th January 2026. Located just five minutes away (on foot) from Milsom Street’s Bath Christmas Market chalets. You’ll find the rink, and some other attractions, in Royal Victoria Park.
Glow In The Dark Mini-Golf
Right next to the ice rink, you’ll find some great glow-in-the-dark mini-golf, too! This brightly coloured game has fluorescent golf balls and a botanical course with 18 holes. Prices start from £9.75 for kids, and £11.50 for adults. Days and times below:
Just like the ice rink of Bath on Ice, Glow Golf is open from 14th November 2025 to 4th January 2026. To book, head over to the Bath on Ice website. Embrace the true winter wonderland of Bath by starting with the Christmas Market and then heading straight over to Royal Victoria Park for more fun.
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Everyday: 4pm to 8:45pm (except Christmas Day)
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Royal Ave, Bath, BA1 2NR
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£9.75 - Children - £11.50 Adult
Something Different...
If you’re looking for something a little less Christmas-themed, try roaming the streets for some of the quirky and unique cafés and restaurants of Bath. Colonna & Small’s is just a stone’s throw away from Royal Victoria Park, and has been named as one of the best coffee shops in the UK.
So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the holiday spirit at the Bath Christmas Market, where festive cheer, mulled wine, and unique treasures are just waiting to warm your wintery nights. Whether you're a Christmas fanatic or just in it for the gingerbread (no judgment), this market is the perfect spot to create magical memories in the picturesque city of Bath. Bundle up in your favorite scarf, join the fun, and see for yourself why this market isn’t just renowned, but downright legendary. See you under the twinkle lights, you merry adventurer!
