Glastonbury Abbey Christmas Market
Saturday 28 November – Sunday 29 November 2026
Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury, Somerset(BA6 9EL)
Glastonbury Abbey, the Somerset ruin woven into the legend of King Arthur, gives its grounds in the middle of Glastonbury over to a Christmas market for one weekend in late November. Stalls selling gifts and crafts, with seasonal treats too, gather around a Medieval Market, and local performers fill both days with carols and other festive music. For something warming there is hot food, snacks and sweet things, Glastonbury Abbey mulled cider and traditional mead from the Bar, and hot chocolate, tea and coffee at the Abbey Yard Café, with a sheltered seating area that has a view of the ruins. Entry costs nothing on either day, and the dog can come too, kept on a short lead.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 28 November – Sunday 29 November 2026
Getting there
Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury, Somerset (BA6 9EL for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: 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
Dogs at this market
Dogs are welcome at this market, on a lead.
Notes
Dogs on short leads are very welcome at the Abbey and must stay on a lead during the visit. Dogs are allowed in the Abbey Yard Gift Shop and Cafe building only while you are ordering.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The Abbey is accessible to wheelchair users, with wide gravel paths through the grounds. The entrance is on a slight slope but has no steps into admission and the Abbey Yard Cafe and gift shop. There is an accessible toilet at the rear of the cafe building. The nearest accessible parking is St Dunstan's car park on Magdalene Street (BA6 9EH). The Lady Chapel crypt is reached by stairs only, and can be viewed from a bridge above.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Glastonbury Abbey Christmas Market in 2026?
It takes place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026.
What are the opening times?
10am to 4pm on both days, with last entry at 3.15pm.
Do I have to pay to get in?
No. The Abbey is open to all visitors for free across the weekend of 28 and 29 November 2026.
Where is the market?
In the Main Abbey at Glastonbury Abbey, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9EL. The Abbey is in the centre of Glastonbury, reached through the main gates on Magdalene Street.
What is there to see and buy?
Traders offer gifts, crafts and seasonal treats, with a Medieval Market at the heart of the weekend. Local artists play carols and festive favourites across the two days. Further details of the Medieval Market and the music are still to be announced.
Where can I get food and drink?
The Abbey Yard Cafe serves coffee, tea and hot chocolate, and the Bar serves Glastonbury Abbey mulled cider and traditional mead. A sheltered seating area looks out over the abbey ruins.
Where do I park?
The Abbey runs a pay and display car park in Silver Street; put the postcode BA6 8BS into your satnav. The nearest accessible parking is St Dunstan's car park on Magdalene Street (BA6 9EH), which has access to the Abbey.
How do I get there without a car?
There are two bus stops next to the Abbey. The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, and from there Glastonbury is reached by taxi only.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs on short leads are very welcome at the Abbey, and must be kept on a lead throughout the visit. Inside the Abbey Yard Gift Shop and Cafe building, dogs are allowed only while you are ordering.
Is the market accessible for wheelchair users?
The Abbey is accessible to wheelchair users, with wide gravel paths through the grounds. The entrance is on a slight slope but has no steps into admission and the Abbey Yard Cafe and gift shop, and there is an accessible toilet at the rear of the cafe building. The only part not accessible by wheelchair is the Lady Chapel crypt, which can be viewed from a bridge above.
Is Glastonbury Abbey Christmas Market worth visiting?
A Medieval Market sits at the heart of the weekend, bringing a historical twist to festive shopping among traders selling gifts, crafts and seasonal treats. Local artists play carols and other festive favourites across both days, and there is a sheltered seating area with views of the Abbey ruins. Entry is free.
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