Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Visitors can wander through wooden chalets situated in the Cathedral's historic Inner and Outer Close, browsing handcrafted gifts and festive souvenirs. The market is filled with holiday lights, the sounds of Christmas carols, and the scents of cinnamon and mulled wine. Food stalls offer everything from traditional holiday fare to international dishes and warm seasonal drinks.
Nov 20 – Dec 22, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Admission is free; no pre-booking is required.
Hours
Friday-Saturday: 10.00am-8.00pm; Sunday-Thursday: 10.00am-6.00pm.
Neighborhood
City Centre
Food & Drink
Traders offer traditional Christmas fare, global dishes, artisan food, festive treats and mulled wine.
Parking
The page advises visitors to use public transport where possible because parking in the city centre is limited. For coaches, visitors need to book an arrival slot at the Broadway drop-off point; coach parking options and charges are listed, and other alternatives are provided.
Accessibility
Wheelchair and mobility aid users are advised to visit on quieter weekdays due to heavy weekend crowds.
Pets
Dogs are welcome. The page recommends leaving them at home when possible during busy weekends and peak periods; assistance dogs are welcome at all times.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Visit on a weekday if you use a wheelchair or mobility aid, bring a pushchair or young children, or prefer more space to move around.
- Use public transport where possible because parking in the city centre is limited.
- If travelling by coach, book an arrival slot at the Broadway drop-off point before your visit.
- If bringing a dog, consider leaving it at home during busy weekends and peak periods; assistance dogs are welcome at all times.
- If one entrance is particularly busy, try another of the market’s three entrances.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission to the Christmas Market is free; no pre-booking is required.
- Weekends can be very busy; visitors seeking more space or a quieter experience are advised to visit on a weekday.
- Coach visitors need to book an arrival slot.
- The Advent Procession takes place on November 28.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors browse and do at the market?
Browse wooden chalets with handcrafted gifts, souvenirs, artisan food and festive treats, then step inside the Cathedral for services, music and seasonal experiences.
Do visitors need to book admission in advance?
No. Admission to the market is free and no pre-booking is required.
What food and drinks are available?
Traders offer traditional Christmas fare, global food, artisan food, festive treats and mulled wine.
Is the market suitable for visitors using wheelchairs or bringing pushchairs?
Weekends can be very busy. Visitors using wheelchairs or mobility aids, or bringing pushchairs or young children, are advised to visit on a weekday where possible.
Can I bring a dog, and what are the travel and parking options?
Dogs are welcome, and assistance dogs are welcome at all times. City-centre parking is limited, so public transport is advised; coach visitors need to book an arrival slot.
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