Fowey Christmas Market

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Notes

Wheelchair and step-free access to the stalls are not confirmed. The market's website warns that Fowey is a hilly harbour town with narrow, steep roads, many steps and few pavements. During the market, parking in the town centre is limited to disabled badge holders, who are entitled to three hours' free parking in the town if they display their badge and a time clock.

When is Fowey Christmas Market?

The market's website gives provisional dates of Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2026, so check the website before you travel in case they change. Opening hours shown with those dates are Friday 5.30pm to 8.30pm, Saturday 10am to 5.30pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Is it free to get in?

Yes. The market's website says Fowey Christmas Market is a free-access event.

Where is the market?

In the town of Fowey in Cornwall, across Fowey Town Quay, Albert Quay, Webb Street and the Town Hall, according to the market's website.

What can I find at the market?

Almost 100 traders, with original gifts from independent makers and local food and drink, hand-picked by the organisers. The market's website says each day has live music and street performers, and the town's own coffee shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and boutiques stay open for visitors to explore too.

How do I get there and where do I park?

The market's website says there is a road closure in place throughout the weekend and public access through the town is not allowed, so visitors park and then walk or take the bus in. Its car parks are the Main Car Park on Hanson Drive (PL23 1ET, 269 spaces, cars and coaches, about a five-minute walk down the hill), Caffa Mill Car Park on Passage Lane (PL23 1DF, about 8 to 10 minutes' walk, mostly flat) and the Fowey Leisure Centre overflow pay and display car park (PL23 1HE, over 40 spaces, at the top of the town). The Fowey Town Bus runs between the car parks and the town centre every 20 minutes; its times may change, so check the website.

Is Fowey easy to get around?

The market's website warns that Fowey is built on a hill, with narrow, steep roads, many steps and few pavements, and that walking up from the Main Car Park takes longer than the walk down. Wheelchair and step-free access to the stalls are not confirmed. During the market, parking in the town centre is limited to disabled badge holders, who are entitled to three hours' free parking in the town if they display their badge and a time clock.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, dogs are allowed. The market's website asks visitors to remember that the market marquees are busy and may not be suitable for dogs at peak times.

Is it suitable for children, and can I get cash?

The market's website says yes, it is child-friendly. It also points to a cashpoint outside Barclays Bank near the church and to the Post Office counter in the Mace on Fore Street, and suggests bringing some cash in case the machines run dry.

Can I get a stall?

Businesses that want to trade at Fowey Christmas Market 2026 can ask for an exhibitor brochure through the enquiry form on the Want to Exhibit page of the market's website. No fees or closing date are published there.