United Kingdom

Bath Christmas Market

26 November – 13 December 2026

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The market in the historic centre. The organiser and Bath & North East Somerset Council both publish 26 November to 13 December 2026.

The council newsroom announced the same dates: 26 November to 13 December 2026.

The season

Monday to Wednesday 10:00–19:00, Thursday to Saturday 10:00–20:00, Sunday 10:00–18:00, inclusive of 26 November to 13 December.

What to notice

It is a short market: just over two weeks. Miss the window and it is gone, unlike Edinburgh’s long run.
The council and the organiser agree, which is as solid as a date gets.

What to eat and drink

Unless a sentence names its source, these are specialities associated with the city, not a confirmed menu for 2026. Stall lists change every season.

The dates page does not list dishes. Bath’s own buns and the usual mulled wine are the local context.

Planning notes

Book the hotel before you book the train. Two weeks of market in a small city fills the rooms.
Sundays end at 18:00. Do not arrive at dusk on a Sunday and expect a full evening.

Getting there

Bath Spa station is about 15 minutes on foot from the Abbey. Trains from London Paddington take about an hour and a half.

When to go

A Tuesday or Wednesday in the first week of December, late morning.

Where to stay, and how to go

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Where to stay

Rooms in Bath — Booking.com
Search stays by the city name. Dates are filled only when this guide has a confirmed opening day.

Tours and experiences

GetYourGuide: Bath Christmas market
Walking tours and timed entries. Read the operator’s date before you book.

Viator: Bath Christmas market
A second catalogue of tours, in case the first has nothing on the days you travel.