There’s no shortage of Christmas Markets in Bristol so grab your woolly hat and scarf, ’cause we’re going Christmas shopping! From November to December, Bristol has a colourful array of Christmas markets promising merry vibes aplenty.
As a market lover, and someone who has marked *interested* on pretty much every event on Facebook containing the words ‘Christmas’ and ‘Market’, I felt it was my duty to present you with a comprehensive guide to Christmas Markets in Bristol.
Diaries at the ready…
Bristol Flea Market
While not specifically a Christmas market, this year-round market is the perfect place for one-of-a-kind gifts with everything from antiques, vintage, retro, furnishings, furniture or pretty much anything second hand and unique.
When: (Almost) Every Saturday
Where: Lower Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1HT
Opening times: 09:00 – 17:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Bristol’s Christmas Market
Perhaps the most well-known within Bristol, and completely unavoidable if you’re heading into the centre for your Christmas shopping. The German Markets at Broadmead will include unique stalls of food, gifts, crafts, jewellery, clothes and toys.
When: 8th November – 23rd December 2019
Where: Broadmead
Opening times: Various
Entry Fee: Free
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Bristol Etsy X Bristol Girl Bosses Winter Pop-up Shop
After a successful start in 2018, Bristol Etsy Team and Bristol Girl Bosses have returned for a second collaboration. Everything in the shop will be designed and handmade by Bristol artists and makers..
When: 15th November – 22nd December 2019
Where: The Galleries
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 10:00 – 18:00, Sundays 11:00 – 17:00 P
Entry Fee: Free
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The Chocolate Quarter Christmas Market 2019
When: 15th November – 22nd December 2019
Where: The Chocolate Quarter
Opening times: 14:00 – 17:00
Entry Fee: Free
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St. Peter’s Christmas Fair
When: Saturday 16 November
Where: St Peter’s Church, Frampton Cotterall
Opening times: 10:30 – 13:00
Entry Fee: Free
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St Chads Christmas Family Fair
When: Saturday 16 November
Where: St Chads Church Hall
Opening times: 17:30 – 20:30
Entry Fee: Free
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Meet Your Maker’s Fair 2019
Bringing together local designers and makers to gift seekers, this event allows you to find out more about the products and the faces behind their creation. Expect jewellery, prints, clothes and even pet accessories and more. The full list of stallholders is available using the link below.
When: Sunday 17th November 2019
Where: Arnos Vale Cemetery
Opening times: 10:00 – 16:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Bristol’s Christmas Craft & Flea
When: Sunday 17th November
Where: Paintworks
Opening times: 10:00 – 16:00
Entry Fee: £2.00
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Christ Church Christmas Fayre & Bouncy Castle
One for families, you can expect stalls, refreshments, puppet shows and a bouncy castle.
When: Saturday 23rd November 2019
Where: Christ Church, Downend
Opening times: 14:00 – 17:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Christ Church Christmas Fayre & Bouncy Castle
One for families, you can expect stalls, refreshments, puppet shows and a bouncy castle.
When: Saturday 23rd November 2019
Where: Christ Church, Downend
Opening times: 14:00 – 17:00
Entry Fee: Free
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M32 Christmas Flea Market
An eclectic mix of arts, handmade, pre-loved clothing, crafts, vintage bric-n-brac, records, food and more.
When: Saturday 23rd November 2019
Where: Directly opposite the M32 Cafe (BS5 6PE)
Opening times: 12:00 – 17:00
Entry Fee: Free
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FreeFromFestival
Free From Festival focuses on people that are living their life ‘free from’ gluten, dairy and refined sugar – the perfect place to pick up those Christmas day treats.
When: Saturday 23rd November 2019
Where: The Passenger Shed
Opening times: 11:00 – 17:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Made in Bristol Gift Fair
Colston Hall’s majestic foyer will be filled with thousands of hand-crafted gifts, offering a unique selection of the region’s most skilled designer-makers.
When: 23rd – 24th November 2019
Where: Colston Hall Foyer
Opening times: 10:00 – 218:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Bristol A.R.C Festive Fair
All proceeds from this event go back into helping, healing and homing local Bristol animals in need, and supporting animal and local community outreach services delivered by Bristol A.R.C.
When: 23rd November 2019
Where: The Barn, Bristol A.R.C. (BS2 0XD)
Opening times: 10:30 – 15:00
Entry Fee: £1.50
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Bookbarn’s Festive Christmas Fayre
festive food and drinks will be on sale in the Full Stop Cafe and the chance to do some late-night browsing in the shop, filled with an amazing array of local craft, gift and art stalls.
When: 23rd November 2019
Where: Bookbarn International (BS39 6EX)
Opening times: 12:00 – 21:00
Entry Fee: fREE
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The Harbourside Christmas Market 2019
60-stall market brimming with independent Bristol spirit including a Maker’s Market and daily changing Street Food market. You’ll find local creators, vintage and flea traders, next-level street food, live music and festive bevs aplenty.
When: Every Saturday and Sunday from 23rd November – 22nd December 2019
Where: Harbourside Market, 1 Canons Rd, BS1 5UH Bristol
Opening times: 11:00 – 17:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Bristol Local Christmas Market
Additional stalls featuring local makers and producers will be added to the Bristol Christmas Market
When: Friday 29th November 2019 – 23rd December 2019
Where: Outside M&S
Opening times: TBC
Entry Fee: Free
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St Peter’s Hospice Christmas Market
From homemade cakes and jams to stocking fillers, gift wrap and perfect presents; we invite you to join us for this very special event to enjoy the sounds and sights of Christmas and kick-off the festive season with St Peter’s Hospice!
When: Saturday 30th November 2019
Where: Ashton Court
Opening times: 10:00 – 15:00
Entry Fee: £1
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Penny Brohn Christmas Craft Fair
Proceeds will help Penny Brohn continue to support people and families facing cancer, before, during and after treatment.
When: Saturday 30th November 2019
Where: Penny Brohn UK (BS20 OHH)
Opening times: 11:00 – 16:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Bristol Blue Glass Christmas Open Day
Not strictly a ‘market’, but it is considered to be a unique event for some extra special Christmas gifts for you or someone else. With mulled wine, mince pies, talks/demos, plenty of special offers and wonderful handmade gift ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to blow your very own classic Bristol Blue Glass Christmas bauble for £20.00 – or a super snowy one for £25.00!
When: Saturday 30th November 2019
Where: Bristol Blue Glass
Opening times: 10:00 – 16:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Bristol Bazaar Christmas Pop Up Shop
The FIFTH and FUNKIEST Bristol Bazaar Christmas Shop with Bristol’s most creative and curious makers of 2019.
When: 30th November – 24th December 2019
Where: The Island, Old Bridewell Police Station
Opening times: 10:00 – 20:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Etsy Made Local Bristol 2019
A host of incredible local artists, crafters, makers and sellers, with a huge range of products for sale. Illustration, homeware, clothing, art, stationery, ceramics, knitwear, jewellery, cosmetics.
When: 30th November to 1st December 2019
Where: City Hall
Opening times: 10:00 – 17:00 Saturday, 10:00 – 16:00 Sunday
Entry Fee: Free
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Emersons Green Christmas Fayre
When: Sunday 1st December 2019
Where: Emersons Green Village Hall
Opening times: 10:30 – 14:00
Entry Fee: Free
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St Werburghs City Farm Winter Fair
A range of traders selling beautiful, locally made items that make ideal Christmas gifts. You’re encouraged to shop local and bring your own bag!
When: Sunday 1st December 2019
Where: St Werburghs City Farm
Opening times: 11:00 – 16:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Tobacco Factory Christmas Markets
Local food, makers, producers, craft around, plus Christmas trees with Ali & Joe’s Christmas Trees, live music, street food and the usual lovely atmosphere.
When: 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December 2019
Where: Tobacco Factory
Opening times: 10:00 – 14:30
Entry Fee: Free
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Arnos Vale Christmas Market
Showcasing a host of local craft and produce suppliers from our region including Ginger Beards Preserves, Sausagenius and more.
When: Sunday 1st December 2019
Where: Arnos Vale Cemetery
Opening times: 10:00 – 16:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Clevedon Sunday Market Christmas Special
When: Sunday 1st December 2019
Where: The Sunday Market – Market Hall car park on Alexandra Road,Channel Court car park and princes hall
Opening times: 10:00 – 14:00
Entry Fee: Free
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North Street Nights
The shops and venues that make North Street fantastic will be keeping their doors open till 8pm. With a wide range of quality independent shopping on offer, from special gifts to Brussel Sprouts, customers will be spoiled for choice. Local bars and cafes will be adding a touch of magic with indulgent seasonal treats and special offerings. Look out for the snowflake logo in windows to know who are proudly taking part this year.
When: 5th, 12th and 19th December 2019
Where: North Street (Select Shops)
Opening times: 16:00 – 20:00
Entry Fee: Free
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St Werburghs Centre Christmas Market
Christmas stalls, live music, storytelling, face painting, workshops, tombola, lucky dip and tasty food & drinks!
When: Friday 6 December 2019
Where: St Werburghs Community Centre
Opening times: 16:00 – 20:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Chew Magna Christmas Fayre
Come and enjoy the many festive attractions, including Congresbury Brass Band, Father Christmas in his grotto, Artisan Food Hall, Christmas shopping and stalls, carols, mulled wine, snow machine, apres-ski style food and refreshments, Christmas trees for sale, competitions, games, raffle and tombola and much more.
When: Saturday 7th December 2019
Where: St Nicholas Market
Opening times: 15:00 – 18:30
Entry Fee: Free
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BS3 Community Christmas Market
The perfect family event as Launchpad will be creating Christmas themed crafts and running activities suitable for children aged 2 and over. For the adults, meet local artists and makers and to purchase unique Christmas gifts for friends and family, with everything from jewellery, photography, and illustrations, to Christmas decorations, vintage goods and textiles.
When: Saturday 7th December 2019
Where: The Southville Centre
Opening times: 11:00 – 17:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Bristol Viva! Vegan Festival
Over 60 stalls of hot street food, delicious vegan treats, ethical clothing and fantastic festive gifts.
When: Saturday 7th December 2019
Where: Bristol SU
Opening times: 10:30 – 17:00
Entry Fee: £3
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St Nicks Christmas Themed Outdoor Markets
St Nicks will be hosting special, themed, outdoor markets offering food local produce, Christmas treats and festive cheer.
When: 11th – 24th December 2019
Where: St Nicholas Market
Opening times: 10:00 – 17:00 and until 3pm on Christmas Eve
Entry Fee: Free
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Stokes Croft’s Christmas Market
A weekend of festive treats in The Garden in their first Christmas Market! Sporting some of the best independent suppliers in the city set to supply unique gifts and crafts, followed by a special screening of Home Alone on Sunday (ticketed). They will have a range of food on offer with mulled wine & cider to feast on throughout the day!
When: 14th and 15th December 2019
Where: Stokes Croft Beer Garden
Opening times: 12:00 – 16:00
Entry Fee: Free
Drink Beer, Buy Stuff
With fourteen select stallers including tattooists and graphic designers.
When: 14th December 2019
Where: LHG Brewpub (top floor)
Opening times: 13:00 – 17:00
Entry Fee: Free
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Christmas Edition at Finzels Reach Market
Christmas carols from St Peter’s Hospice, special guests Palmer Street Bottle selling beer, wine, cider and cheese gift packs and street food and mulled wine.
When: 20th December 2019
Where: Finzels Reach Market
Opening times: 12:00 – 14:00
Entry Fee: Free
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This is a working progress and will be continually updated with new events, If you know of an event that is not listed, please get in touch.
