The Bristol Christmas Market returns to Broadmead from Friday 6 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026, right next to Cabot Circus in the main shopping district. Gift stalls open from 10am to 7pm, while the food stalls and bars stay open until 10pm. Entry is free, and the bus station is a couple of minutes away.
Bristol Christmas Market 2026: key facts
| Dates | 6 November – 23 December 2026 |
| Gift stalls | 10:00–19:00 |
| Food stalls and bars | 10:00–22:00 |
| Location | Broadmead shopping quarter, next to Cabot Circus |
| Entry | Free |
| Nearest station | Bristol Temple Meads (about a 20-minute walk) |
Where is the Bristol Christmas Market?
The chalets line the pedestrian streets of Broadmead, Bristol’s main shopping area, between The Galleries and Cabot Circus. It’s an easy one to combine with Christmas shopping, as the big stores and both shopping centres are right there.
In 2025 the market had more than 40 festive stalls, a Bavarian-style bar with live music from Thursday to Sunday, a 30ft Christmas tree and a few small rides. The organisers haven’t published the full 2026 line-up yet, so check the official site nearer the time.
Food and drink at the Bristol Christmas Market
The food stalls stay open three hours longer than the gift stalls, so it works well as an evening out. Recent years have brought German bratwurst, Yorkshire pudding wraps, hog roast, noodles, churros and crêpes. For drinks there’s Glühwein, mulled cider and hot chocolate.
Other things to do in the city
- Walk down to the Harbourside and Wapping Wharf for independent food, bars and the lights on the water.
- Head up to Brandon Hill or across to the Clifton Suspension Bridge for views over the city.
- Shop the independents on Park Street, Gloucester Road and around St Nicholas Market in the old city.
Getting there
From Bristol Temple Meads it’s about a 20-minute walk to Broadmead, or a short bus ride into the centre. Bristol Bus Station on Marlborough Street is a couple of minutes from the stalls, which helps if you’re coming in by coach. If you drive, the Cabot Circus car park is the closest, but it fills fast on December weekends.
For the latest opening times and stall line-up, see the official market website.
Luggage storage near the Bristol Christmas Market
If you’re arriving early, checking out of a hotel or heading for a late train, you don’t want to wheel a suitcase through Broadmead’s crowds. Radical Storage has partner locations around central Bristol, including near Temple Meads and the shopping district. You can find luggage storage near Broadmead and book online in a couple of minutes.
Each bag is protected up to €10,000, cancellation is free, and Radical Storage has 16.5K+ locations in 2.3K+ cities, rated 4.8/5 by travellers.
Tips for your visit
- Go on a weekday if you want to browse the gift stalls without the weekend crowds.
- Come after 7pm if you’re mainly there for food and drinks. The bars keep going until 10pm.
- Bring a waterproof layer. December in Bristol is mild but often wet.
Bristol Christmas Market FAQ
It runs from Friday 6 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026 in Broadmead.
Gift stalls open from 10am to 7pm. Food stalls and bars are open from 10am to 10pm.
In the Broadmead shopping quarter in central Bristol, next to Cabot Circus and close to the bus station.
Yes. There’s no entry fee. You only pay for food, drinks and anything you buy.
It’s about a 20-minute walk, or a short bus ride into the city centre.
Radical Storage has partner locations in central Bristol, including near Temple Meads and Broadmead. Book online and each bag is protected up to €10,000.