Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Markets
Visitors can wander through the town centre streets to browse over 200 stalls offering bespoke gift ideas, goodies, and festive treats. Local shops and businesses also trade outside their premises alongside the market footprint, creating a bustling festive shopping experience.
Nov 28 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Neighborhood
Town Centre
Food & Drink
Stalls offer festive treats and other goodies.
Parking
Visitors using their own transport are encouraged to use the Stratford-upon-Avon Park & Ride in Bishopton; normal charges apply on each of the event days. Coach parking is at Riverside Coach & Lorry Park on Bridgeway, first come, first served, with 70 spaces and an overspill arrangement at the Park & Ride after passengers have alighted. Coach drop-off and pick-up are at Riverside Coach & Lorry Park only. Town-centre public car parks will not be affected.
Accessibility
Accessibility questions go to the council's Leisure, Events & Markets Officer at info-markets@stratford-dc.gov.uk.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Leave the car at the Bishopton Park & Ride if you can, because Waterside and Bridge Street are fully closed and drivers face delays around the town centre.
- Note when the last Park & Ride bus leaves before you start browsing, because buses run later on Saturdays than on Sundays.
- Pick up the Park & Ride bus at Windsor Street Coach Park on market days, because Bridge Street is shut and the usual stops move.
- Coach organisers should arrive early, because Riverside Coach & Lorry Park has only 70 spaces on a first come, first served basis and is the only drop-off point.
- Come on the Saturday if you want to browse into the evening, because Saturday trading runs later than Sunday at both market weekends.
Links & Contact
Run by Stratford-on-Avon District Council
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I find at the markets?
Over 200 stall holders bring goodies, bespoke gift ideas and festive treats. Businesses inside the market area can also trade outside their own premises.
Which roads are closed?
Closures start on the Friday evening before each market weekend. Waterside and Bridge Street are fully closed, and High Street runs one way. Sheep Street stays open but has no access onto Waterside.
Where do the Park & Ride and town buses stop while Bridge Street is shut?
The Park & Ride and Town Service no. 19 run from Windsor Street Coach Park. All other buses leave from the stops in Guild Street behind M&S.
Where do coaches park?
Coaches park at Riverside Coach & Lorry Park (CV37 6YY) on Bridgeway. Its 70 spaces are first come, first served, and drop-off and pick-up happen there only. Once passengers are off, overflow coaches can use the Park & Ride site in Bishopton.
What happens if bad weather cancels a weekend?
The weekend of 12–13 December is held in reserve and will be used if one of the two market weekends is called off for bad weather.
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