Reading Town Hall Christmas Market
Saturday 21 November 2026
Reading Town Hall and Museum, Reading, Berkshire(RG1 1QH)
Under the clock tower Alfred Waterhouse designed in 1875, Reading's Victorian Town Hall sits in the middle of the Berkshire town, and for a day it becomes the Reading Town Hall Christmas Market. Stalls run through Reading Museum and into the Concert Hall, opened in 1882 and home to the Father Willis Organ, as well as its foyer. Local stallholders have taken every table this year, repeated products are kept to a minimum so the mix stays varied, and the Museum shop is open for presents too. The Pantry café serves soup, sandwiches and cream teas. There is nothing to pay and no ticket to buy, every part of the market is accessible, and Reading's railway station is just two minutes away on foot.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 21 November 2026
Getting there
Reading Town Hall and Museum, Reading, Berkshire (RG1 1QH for sat nav)
Dogs
Information coming soon
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
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
All areas of the market are fully accessible. Level entry is through the main glass doors, and there is a second entrance by steps via the Clock Tower. An accessible toilet is directly behind reception, with the access code available from reception staff. Blue Badge parking bays are at the front of the building. An induction loop is provided in the Concert Hall.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Reading Town Hall Christmas Market in 2026?
Saturday 21 November 2026, for one day.
What time does the Reading Town Hall Christmas Market open?
10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday 21 November 2026.
Is the Reading Town Hall Christmas Market free?
Yes, entry is free and shoppers can simply turn up. No ticket is needed.
What is on at the Reading Town Hall Christmas Market?
Local stallholders sell Christmas gifts, and the Reading Museum shop is open for presents too. The market fills Reading Museum, the Concert Hall and the Concert Hall foyer. Every stall for this year has been booked.
What is special about the Reading Town Hall Christmas Market?
It is held inside Reading Town Hall and Museum, the Victorian building known for its Waterhouse clock tower. The Concert Hall, which opened in 1882, is one of the rooms the market uses.
Where is the Reading Town Hall Christmas Market?
At Reading Town Hall and Museum on Blagrave Street, in the centre of Reading, Berkshire, postcode RG1 1QH.
How do I get to the Reading Town Hall Christmas Market?
The Town Hall and Museum is a two-minute walk from Reading train station, which has mainline and Elizabeth Line services. All the main bus stops are close by, and park and ride is recommended for driving into central Reading.
Is there parking at the Reading Town Hall Christmas Market?
The Museum has no car park of its own. Public car parks nearby include Reading Station and Queen's Road. Blue Badge bays are at the front of the building.
What food and drink is there at the Reading Town Hall Christmas Market?
The Pantry café in the Town Hall serves freshly made sandwiches, jacket potatoes, soups, scones, cakes, biscuits and cream teas, with hot and cold drinks. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available. It is open 10am to 4pm on Saturdays.
Can I bring my dog to the Reading Town Hall Christmas Market?
Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs are welcome in the Museum and Town Hall, and dogs are welcome in the Pantry café.
Is the Reading Town Hall Christmas Market wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All areas of the market are fully accessible, with level entry through the main glass doors. There is also an entrance by steps via the Clock Tower. An accessible toilet is directly behind reception.
Can I see the Bayeux Tapestry at Reading Museum on market day?
Consider another date to see the tapestry, as Saturday 21 November is the day of the Christmas market.
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