Godalming Christmas Festival Market
Visitors can browse a wide selection of stalls along the High Street and Church Street offering handcrafted gifts, jewellery, decorations, and foodie treats. The festival includes artisan street food and drink alongside Godalming's independent shops. Attendees can also enjoy live entertainment at The Pepperpot, children's fun fair rides, and a visit to Santa's Grotto in the museum garden.
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Free entry; Santa’s Grotto is free and includes a gift.
Hours
Market: 10.00am–4.30pm (also written as 10am to 4.30pm); Santa’s Grotto: 10am–4pm, last entry 3.30pm; Mayor’s Welcome 9:55am; Moss Lane Infant School Choir 10:00am.
Neighborhood
Town Centre
Food & Drink
The event offers traditional Christmas food, foodie treats and artisan street food and drink.
Parking
Free parking is provided at Godalming College, subject to availability.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use the free parking at Godalming College if you're driving, but have a backup plan, because spaces are subject to availability.
- Reach Santa's Grotto in the Museum Garden before last entry, using the rear entrance off South Street Car Park.
- Have children write a Christmas Wish Letter at the grotto and post it in the Post Box so it's sent on to Reindeer Land.
- Arrive when the market opens to catch the Mayor's Welcome and the Moss Lane Infant School Choir at The Pepperpot.
- Dress warmly for a day browsing the stalls along the High Street and Church Street, then warm up in the independent shops.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa’s Grotto is free to visit, and a gift is included.
Links & Contact
Run by Godalming Town Council
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the market?
Stalls line the High Street and Church Street. You'll find handcrafted gifts, jewellery and decorations from local producers, plus traditional Christmas food, artisan street food and drink. The town's independent shops are open too.
What is there for children?
There's a free Santa's Grotto in the Godalming Museum Garden, and every child gets a gift. Children can write a Christmas Wish Letter and post it in the Post Box to Reindeer Land. Loseley Fields Primary School does face painting at the Museum all day, and there are children's fun fair rides.
What entertainment is there?
The Pepperpot hosts festive music and performances. The day opens with the Mayor's Welcome, followed by the Moss Lane Infant School Choir.
Where can I park?
Godalming College offers free parking, subject to availability.
How can I get a stall?
Would-be stallholders should apply through the Stallholders' Information page on the Godalming Town Council website.
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