There’s a Christmas market to suit every taste in the UK. You can head to Manchester for an enormous Christmas extravaganza, go to Birmingham for the UK’s most authentic German market, visit York for a charming fair full of local traders or stop by Beverley for it’s famous one-day festive bazaar. And if you want a Christmas market that feels as though you’ve stepped back in time, we’ve got just the place.
The Victorian Christmas Market in Stratford-upon-Avon is one of Time Out’s top festive markets in the UK for 2025. There are more than 200 stalls spread across the town centre, with traders donning traditional Victorian dress. On top of all the food, mulled wine and handmade gifts on sale, there’ll be live entertainment from local choirs, morris dancers and stilt walkers.
The festive event is only on for one more weekend, so here’s everything you need to know if you don’t want to miss out.
When are the Victorian Christmas Markets in Stratford-upon-Avon?
The first weekend of the markets was November 29-30, they’ll be back on December 6 and 7. That’s right, this weekend.
What are the opening times?
On Saturday, you’ll be able to visit the markets from 10am until 8pm and on Sunday they’ll be open from 10am until 5pm.
What are the main attractions?
Go Stratford’s markets to be immersed in nineteenth century Yuletide festivities. Stallholders dress up with lace bonnets and stick-on sideburns and there’s a fun fair featuring an original Victorian carousel, plus a programme of entertainment featuring stilt walkers and chimney sweeps.
How to get to Stratford-upon-Avon’s Christmas market
If you’re driving, keep in mind that several roads around Stratford-upon-Avon will be closed from 6pm on Friday. Waterside and Bridge Street will both be fully closed, High Street will run on a one-way system and Sheep Street will be open but won’t have any access to Waterside. The council encourages visitors to use the Stratford-upon-Avon Park and Ride from Bishopton.
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