Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre
Saturday 5 December 2026
North Street, Market Square, Potter Street and South Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre fills the town centre one Saturday in December with over 100 stalls, set among the usual Thursday and Saturday market traders and the monthly Farmer's and Craft Market. North Street, Market Square, Potter Street and South Street are pedestrianised for the day. Browse handmade jewellery, candles and health and beauty gifts, then pick up jams, chutneys, cakes and fudge made locally. Christmas stalls sell seasonal presents, treats and drinks, and hot food stalls and festive drinks make it easy to warm up between purchases. There is music and entertainment across the centre aimed at families, and Santa makes an appearance.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 5 December 2026
Getting there
North Street, Market Square, Potter Street and South Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Dogs
Information coming soon
Accessibility
Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Accessibility
No accessibility features confirmed yet.
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The council has not published access details for the Fayre. The stalls are on town-centre streets that are pedestrianised for the day. Contact Bishop's Stortford Town Council on 01279 715000 if you have a particular need.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre?
Saturday 5 December 2026, from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Where is it?
In the town centre of Bishop's Stortford, on North Street, Market Square, Potter Street and South Street, which are pedestrianised for the day.
What will I find at the Fayre?
Over 100 stalls alongside the regular traders of the town's Thursday and Saturday market and the monthly Farmer's and Craft Market. Stalls include handmade gifts, jewellery, candles, health and beauty products, local preserves and sweets, specialist Christmas stalls, and food and drink.
Is there entertainment, and will Santa be there?
There will be music and entertainment for the whole family across the town centre, and Santa will visit. The council has not yet published the programme or Santa's times; it says the programme is coming soon.
Are the roads closed?
Yes. The council says the bottom of South Street through to the end of North Street is closed from 6am to 7pm on Saturday 5 December 2026, with no vehicle access during those hours.
Where can I park?
The council points visitors to the East Herts Council car parks page for Bishop's Stortford. It lists car parks at Apton Road, Basbow Lane, Crown Terrace, Elm Road, Grange Paddocks, Jackson Square, Link Road and Northgate End, with Blue Badge bays at some of them. Charges and Christmas arrangements are not given there, so check before you travel.
Is there an entry fee?
The council's page does not mention an entry charge for visitors.
Can I bring my dog?
The council has not published a dog policy for the Fayre.
Is the Fayre accessible?
The council has not published access details for the Fayre. The stalls are on town-centre streets that are pedestrianised for the day. Contact the Town Council on 01279 715000 if you have a particular need.
How do I book a stall?
Stall applications are made through forms on the Christmas Fayre page of Bishop's Stortford Town Council's website, one for standard pitches and one for catering pitches. For 2026 a 3m x 3m standard pitch is £65 (£40 for members of the Bishop's Stortford Business Improvement District, with proof of membership) and a catering pitch is £110 (£85 for members). The council does not permit unlicensed stalls on the pavement outside shops on the day.
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