The most magical time of the year is set to return to Bath and North East Somerset with only one week to go until the much-loved Bath Christmas Market opens once more.
From November 28 until December 15, Bath city centre will transform into a winter wonderland for 18 days with more than 180 twinkling chalets nestled amongst some of the iconic landmarks, including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, and Bath’s historic Milsom Street.
Residents in Bath and North East Somerset are invited to Bath Christmas Market one day early to explore the market at an exclusive preview event as the chalets open for the evening, alongside live entertainment, and festive food and drink. The annual residents’ preview evening takes place on Wednesday, November 27 between 5pm and 7pm.
Discovery Card holders in B&NES can also benefit from a range of discounts that are on offer every Monday to Friday during the market.
New to the market this year are quieter shopping times between the hours of 10am and 12pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, offering visitors a calmer experience at the market with a limited entertainment schedule.
The market is also aiming to reduce the number of single-use cups by offering a 50p reduction in the price of hot drinks from any of the market’s catering outlets, for anyone bringing a reusable cup.
Visitors to Bath Christmas Market are advised to plan their journeys in advance and use public transport, such as the city’s three Park & Ride services which are providing additional services during the event. Occupancy levels of all council-owned car parks can be found on the council website and travel information will be displayed on the council’s variable messaging signs.
Returning stallholder Orlando Partner, founder of Bath’s Choux Box Patisserie, said: “We love being a part of the festive atmosphere at the Bath Christmas Market! Connecting with our existing customers and introducing ourselves to new people from all over the world in the centre of our beautiful city, it’s Bath at its best.”
The opening hours of the market are:
Monday to Wednesday: 10am to 7pm
Thursday to Saturday: 10am to 8pm
Sunday: 10am to 6pm
Visit the market’s social media accounts for updates about the Christmas Market:
Visit the Bath Christmas Market website: https://bathchristmasmarket.co.uk/