Winchester Christmas Market 17 November – 20 December

Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe because of its unique location, high-quality exhibitors and bustling festive atmosphere. Wonderful Christmas gifts, decorations and festive foods can be found in abundance, with a delightful food court, crafts village and over 100 chalets to explore. Mince pies, mulled wine and German Bratwursts are available to enjoy for the full Christmas experience!

Opening Times

Sunday – Wednesday, 10.30am – 6.30pm

Thursday – Saturday, 10.30am – 8.00pm


Winchester is the perfect Christmas market touring hotspot with trains direct to Southampton, Portsmouth and London where they all have more fantastic Christmas markets. With these larger cities being swarmed with Christmas shoppers, Winchester is the quieter alternative for a traditional festive holiday but with easy access to the other Christmas markets.

Train Journeys from Winchester to other Christmas Markets

Winchester to Southampton – 18 – 28 minute journey, leaves every 20 minutes

Winchester to Portsmouth – 40 minute journey, leaves every 60 minutes

Winchester to Waterloo, London – 1 hour journey, regular trains. Hop on tube to Marble Arch station to reach Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.


Last Minute Christmas Accommodation

8 – 15 December 7 night Holiday

58 Marston Gate

18 Culver Road

79 Tower Street

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