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Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Markets

28 November – 6 December 2026
Town centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

In the run-up to Christmas, the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon is given over to its Christmas Markets for two weekends. Waterside and Bridge Street close to traffic from the Friday evening, and stewards look after the market streets throughout. Over 200 traders fill the streets with goodies, gift ideas made to order and festive treats, and shops inside the market area can sell outside their own doors as well. Saturdays carry on into the evening, until 8pm, while Sundays finish at 5pm. For anyone driving, the council points to the Bishopton Park & Ride, and none of the town-centre car parks is touched by the closures.

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Date & times
28 November – 6 December 2026
Getting there
Town centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Accessibility
Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas.
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Live announcements
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Accessibility

No accessibility features confirmed yet.
Not confirmed:
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking / blue badge parking
  • Accessible viewing areas
Frequently asked questions
When are the Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Markets in 2026?
Over two weekends: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, and Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026. Saturdays run from 10am to 8pm and Sundays from 10am to 5pm. The weekend of 12 and 13 December is held as a reserve.
Where are the Christmas Markets?
In the town centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Roads close from 6pm on the Friday evening before each market weekend: Waterside is fully closed and Bridge Street is fully closed in both directions, High Street runs one-way, and Sheep Street stays open but has no access onto Waterside.
How many stalls are there?
Over 200 stall holders are expected, with goodies, bespoke gift ideas and festive treats.
What is the best way to get there by car?
Visitors travelling in their own vehicles are encouraged to use the Stratford-upon-Avon Park & Ride at Bishopton, where normal Park & Ride charges apply on each market day.
Which buses run during the markets?
On Saturdays the buses run up to 20:30, with the waiting room and toilets open until 8pm. On Sundays the buses run until 18:40, with one last bus at 19:30, and the waiting room and toilets again close at 8pm. With Bridge Street closed, the Park & Ride and Town Service 19 leave from Windsor Street Coach Park, and other buses leave from Guild Street, behind M&S.
Will the town centre car parks be open?
Yes. None of the public car parks within the town centre are affected by the market road closures.
Where do coaches park and set down?
Coach parking is at the Riverside Coach & Lorry Park on Bridgeway, CV37 6YY: 70 spaces, first come first served, and coach drop-off and pick-up is at that car park only. An overspill coach park is at the Park & Ride in Bishopton.
Can a local business trade outside its own premises?
Businesses inside the market area can trade outside their premises during the markets if they register with the market operator, LSD Promotions (Market Place) Ltd, and sell only their normal stock or services.

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