Christmas Markets at Gloucester Quays
When: Sat 7 – Sun 8 Nov 2026 (Weekend 1) Opens in 28 days
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market
Thursday 26 – Saturday 28 November 2026 Opens in 47 days
Thursday to Saturday, 10am–5pm
10am–5pm
Buckfast Abbey grounds and conference centre, Buckfastleigh, Buckfastleigh, Devon · South West England
A three-day artisan Christmas market in the grounds of Buckfast Abbey, the working Benedictine monastery on the edge of Dartmoor.
Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Benedictine monks near Buckfastleigh, holds a three-day Christmas market each November. Stalls of local artisans sell handmade gifts, festive homeware and seasonal food, with more stalls promised for 2026 than before.
There is live music throughout from local performers (in 2025 including the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Band and the Dart Valley Hand Bells), and food such as hog roast, mince pies and mulled wine, with extra seating in the conference centre. The abbey's restaurants and shops stay open, and the Abbey Church is open to visitors outside service times.
Entry and parking are free. In 2025 the South Devon Railway ran a shuttle bus to the market from around Totnes and Ashburton.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Thu 26 – Sat 28 Nov 2026Thursday to Saturday, 10am–5pm | Coming up Add to calendar (Thu 26 – Sat 28 Nov 2026) |
| 2025–26 | Thu 27 – Sat 29 Nov 2025Thursday to Saturday | Held |
Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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