Bournemouth Christmas Market
When: Thu 12 Nov – Thu 31 Dec 2026 Opens in 33 days
Festive Trail in the Lower Gardens runs 12 Nov 2026–3 Jan 2027
Bournemouth, Dorset
Christmas Markets at Gloucester Quays
Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 November 2026 (Weekend 1) Opens in 28 days
Saturdays 10am–6pm; Sundays 10am–5pm
Gloucester Quays and the historic docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire · South West England
Weekend Christmas markets at Gloucester Quays outlet centre and the historic docks, with over 120 South West traders in rotation.
From early November until the weekend before Christmas, Gloucester Quays holds Christmas markets every Saturday and Sunday across the outlet centre and the neighbouring Victorian docks. They grow out of the monthly Orchard Street markets held at the Quays, so many regular traders appear with seasonal ranges alongside newcomers.
The organisers say more than 120 traders take part over the season, with a different mix each weekend: crafts, gifts, homewares, decorations and food for the Christmas table, plus street food and pop-up bars. Entry is free.
Gloucester Quays also runs a Christmas ice rink. The Quays is close to junction 12 of the M5; coach groups are asked to book in advance.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
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| 2026–27 | Weekend 1: Sat 7 – Sun 8 Nov 2026 | Coming up Add to calendar (Sat 7 – Sun 8 Nov 2026) |
| Weekend 2: Sat 14 – Sun 15 Nov 2026 | Coming up Add to calendar (Sat 14 – Sun 15 Nov 2026) |
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| Weekend 3: Sat 21 – Sun 22 Nov 2026 | Coming up Add to calendar (Sat 21 – Sun 22 Nov 2026) |
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| Weekend 4: Sat 28 – Sun 29 Nov 2026 | Coming up Add to calendar (Sat 28 – Sun 29 Nov 2026) |
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| Weekend 5: Sat 5 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 | Coming up Add to calendar (Sat 5 – Sun 6 Dec 2026) |
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| Weekend 6: Sat 12 – Sun 13 Dec 2026 | Coming up Add to calendar (Sat 12 – Sun 13 Dec 2026) |
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| Weekend 7: Sat 19 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 | Coming up Add to calendar (Sat 19 – Sun 20 Dec 2026) |
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| 2025–26 | Weekend 1: Sat 8 – Sun 9 Nov 2025 | Held |
| Weekend 2: Sat 15 – Sun 16 Nov 2025 | Held | |
| Weekend 3: Sat 22 – Sun 23 Nov 2025 | Held | |
| Weekend 4: Sat 29 – Sun 30 Nov 2025 | Held | |
| Weekend 5: Sat 6 – Sun 7 Dec 2025 | Held | |
| Weekend 6: Sat 13 – Sun 14 Dec 2025 | Held | |
| Weekend 7: Sat 20 – Sun 21 Dec 2025 | 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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