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Winchcombe Christmas Festival

Thursday 3 December 2026
Around the town, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire

Winchcombe, a historic working town in the Cotswold countryside of Gloucestershire, goes all out for Christmas, with more than 70 real trees lighting up the town. On the Thursday, from midday until 8pm, over 50 market stalls sell gifts and festive food and the shops stay open late. Carols and live music fill the town, with choirs, bands, Morris dancers, street entertainers and local community groups joining in. The next day the market gives way to a shopping trail, where around 20 pop-ups from market traders are set up inside independent shops, cafes and venues. Parking all day at the Back Lane car park costs just £1, a few minutes' walk from the High Street.

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What to expect

Date & times
Thursday 3 December 2026
Getting there
Around the town, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
Dogs
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Accessibility
Available: Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, 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:
  • Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible viewing areas
Notes
There are disabled bays in four car parks, and Blue Badge holders who display their badge are entitled to unlimited parking in all bays in Tewkesbury Borough Council car parks.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Winchcombe Christmas Market in 2026?
On Thursday 3 December 2026, from midday to 8pm. It is part of the Winchcombe Christmas Festival, which also has a Christmas Shopping Trail on Friday 4 December.
What are the opening times?
The Christmas Festival and Market runs from midday to 8pm on Thursday 3 December 2026, with late night shopping.
Where is the market?
In the Cotswold town of Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.
What is there to see and do?
Over 50 market stalls laden with gifts and festive food, with carol singing and live music. The town is lit up with over 70 real Christmas trees, and street entertainers, Morris dancers, choirs, bands and community groups take part.
Is there late night shopping?
Yes. The market and shopping run until 8pm on Thursday 3 December 2026.
What is the Christmas Shopping Trail on Friday?
A new part of the festival on Friday 4 December 2026, from 10am to 4pm. Around 20 pop-ups from selected market traders are set up in independent shops and venues around the town. The traditional market itself is on the Thursday.
Where can I park?
Back Lane car park (GL54 5PZ, next to the Library, £1 for all day, with the town's coach parking), Bull Lane car park (GL54 5HX, off Chandos Street, short stay) and Abbey Terrace (GL54 5LL, free two-hour parking close to the High Street). Back Lane is a few minutes' walk to the High Street along Cowl Lane.
Is there disabled parking?
Yes. Disabled bays: 3 at Back Lane, 1 at Bull Lane, 2 at Abbey Terrace and 6 on North Street (GL54 5PS). Blue Badge holders who display their badge are entitled to unlimited parking in all bays in Tewkesbury Borough Council car parks.
How do I get to Winchcombe?
By road Winchcombe is 10 miles from junction 9 of the M5 and 7 miles from the A40, which links to the M40. Trains run to Cheltenham Spa (9 miles) and Evesham (11 miles); National Express coaches run from Cheltenham, and Stagecoach and Pulhams run frequent daily buses between Winchcombe and Cheltenham.
What food is there at the Winchcombe Christmas Market?
The Thursday market has over 50 stalls laden with gifts and festive food.

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