St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas Market
Thursday 26 November – Saturday 28 November 2026
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk(IP33 1LS)
St Edmundsbury Cathedral holds a Christmas market of its own each year, with the stalls set up inside the building, so you do your Christmas shopping inside a 16th-century cathedral. Over three days in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, more than 50 stallholders, some from outside Suffolk, show their products, and there are carols and live music every day. The Cathedral's own Pilgrims' Kitchen serves refreshments throughout the market. Entry is £2 a head, and the doors are open from 10am to 4.30pm each day.
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What to expect
Date & times
Thursday 26 November – Saturday 28 November 2026
Getting there
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP33 1LS for sat nav)
Dogs
Information coming soon
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets. Not confirmed: Step-free access, 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
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
Not confirmed:
- Step-free access
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The Cathedral is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets, and an accessible toilet is among the limited toilets available during the market. Some areas of the Cathedral, such as the Ancient Library, are not currently accessible. Step-free routes, accessible parking and accessible viewing have not been confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
When is the St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas Market 2026?
From Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 November 2026.
What are the opening times?
The doors are open from 10.00am to 4.30pm each day, with last entry at 4.00pm.
Where is the market?
Inside St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LS.
How much does it cost to get in?
Entry to the 2026 market is £2.00 per person. As a safety measure, random bag searches may take place before entry.
What is there to see and buy?
More than 50 stallholders from Suffolk and beyond show their products, and the Cathedral suggests it as a place to find Christmas gifts. There is also daily entertainment, including carols and live music.
Where can I park?
There is no public parking at the Cathedral. Angel Hill car park is directly opposite, and there are other public car parks nearby, including Ram Meadow and Parkway. Bury St Edmunds railway station is about a 15-minute walk from the Cathedral.
Can I get something to eat and drink?
Yes. Pilgrims' Kitchen at the Cathedral serves breakfast, lunch, and coffee and cake, and it is open to buy refreshments during the market.
Is the market accessible?
The Cathedral is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets, and an accessible toilet is among the limited toilets available during the market. Some areas of the Cathedral, such as the Ancient Library, are not currently accessible. The market page also links to an access guide for the Cathedral. Step-free routes, accessible parking and accessible viewing have not been confirmed.
Are dogs allowed?
The Cathedral's general visitor information says well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome at the Cathedral. Dog rules for market days have not been confirmed.
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