When is The Pantiles Boutique Christmas Markets in 2026?
From Friday 13 November to Thursday 24 December 2026, on 22 days: Fridays to Sundays from 13 November to 13 December, then every day from Friday 18 to Wednesday 23 December, and Thursday 24 December.
What are the opening times?
11am to 8pm on every opening day, except Thursday 24 December, when it is 11am to 6pm. Opening days: Fri 13 to Sun 15 Nov; Fri 20 to Sun 22 Nov; Fri 27 to Sun 29 Nov; Fri 4 to Sun 6 Dec; Fri 11 to Sun 13 Dec; Fri 18 to Wed 23 Dec; Thu 24 Dec.
Is the market free to attend?
Yes. The market is free to attend and needs no ticket.
Where is the market?
At The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TN, a historic part of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The Pantiles says it is an easy 10-minute walk downhill from Tunbridge Wells Station.
What kind of stalls will I find?
The market is made up of independent retailers, and only gift-related products are considered for chalets, so expect gifts, artisan products and festive treats. There are 14 chalets.
Where can I park?
The Upper Pantiles Car Park is on Major Yorks Road, next to The Common, with 170 spaces open 24 hours a day (sat nav postcode TN2 5TP). The Pantiles also lists a car park on Eridge Road, 54 spaces at Linden Park Road, and limited street parking.
Where can I eat and drink?
The Pantiles has cafes, restaurants and bars alongside its shops, including The Pantiles Cafe, The CakeShed, La Casa Vecchia, Kumquat, Sankey's, The Sussex Arms, The Duke of York and The Ragged Trousers.
What makes The Pantiles Boutique Christmas Markets special?
The market is set in The Pantiles, an area created following the discovery of a chalybeate spring in the early 17th century. The Pantiles began life as a Georgian medicinal Mecca. There are just 14 chalets. The Bandstand hosts live musicians, community choirs, local theatre groups and mini pantomimes, and there is a Nutcracker Trail prize draw for £150 in vouchers and a Nutcracker craft workshop with profits going to a local charity.
What is there to see and do?
Independent retailers sell unique gifts, artisan products and festive treats from traditional wooden chalets. There is live entertainment at the Bandstand, with live musicians, community choirs, local theatre groups and mini pantomime performances. Visitors can make a wooden Nutcracker ornament at the Nutcracker Craft Workshop, with profits going to a local charity, and enter the Nutcracker Trail prize draw for £150 in vouchers to spend in taking-part shops, restaurants and bars.
Is there a land train?
Yes. Rudolph's Runner, the festive land train, travels throughout the town and stops at The Pantiles beside The Corn Exchange.
