Illustration of a woodcarver working at a Christmas market stall while shoppers watch in the snow (Ware Dickensian Christmas Evening Market)

Ware Dickensian Christmas Evening Market

Visitors can browse late-night shopping, artisan gift stalls, and seasonal food and drink across the historic streets of Ware. The event features a Samba Band procession, majorettes, and local choir performances along the High Street. Festive music and dramatic performances take place in venues such as St Mary's Church, Leaside Church, and The Drill Hall, culminating in Dickensian carols by Ware Brass in Tudor Square.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Seasonal food and drink are available at the event.

Parking

Roads are closed for safety reasons, so street parking near the venue is unavailable. For Drill Hall there is a car park on Broadmeads; for the High Street and Tudor Square there is a carpark at Burgage lane. This answer is specifically about stall holders.

Accessibility

The Drill Hall is all on one level and is accessible for wheelchairs.

Going?

Location

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and visitors who enjoy festive shopping and live entertainment

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Park at Broadmeads for the Drill Hall or at Burgage Lane for the High Street and Tudor Square, because roads are closed and there's no street parking.
  • End your evening in Tudor Square, where the live entertainment builds up to the Dickensian Carols performed by Ware Brass.
  • Pick up the event programme in local shops or download it before you go so you can see the full list of stalls.
  • Save the Drill Hall for late in the evening if you want it quieter, since it gets very busy and runs a one-way system.
  • Dress warmly for a December evening on Ware's streets, especially if you plan to follow the Samba Band procession along the High Street.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This year's event promises more entertainment than ever before.

Links & Contact

Run by Ware Dickensian Evening

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do?

Late-night shopping, artisan and gift stalls, and seasonal food and drink across the streets of Ware.

What entertainment is there?

A Samba Band procession, Majorettes and local choirs along the High Street. Festive music and dramatic performances fill St Mary's Church, Leaside Church and The Drill Hall. Tudor Square builds to the Dickensian Carols by Ware Brass.

Where should we park?

Roads are closed, so there's no street parking nearby. Use the Broadmeads car park for the Drill Hall, or the Burgage Lane car park for the High Street and Tudor Square.

Is the Drill Hall wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it's all on one level. It gets very busy and runs a one-way system, and it's quieter late in the evening.

Where can I find a list of the stalls?

The stall list is in the event programme. You can pick one up in local shops or download it from the Dickensian Evening website.

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