Christmas Markets at Gloucester Quays
When: Sat 7 – Sun 8 Nov 2026 (Weekend 1) Opens in 28 days
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Tewkesbury Christmas Market & Lights Switch-On
Sunday 22 November 2026 Opens in 43 days
Sunday only, 12 noon–6pm
12 noon–6pm; lights switch-on 5pm
High Street, Barton Street and Church Street, Tewkesbury (switch-on at The Cross), Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire · South West England
Tewkesbury's biggest one-day event: a Sunday Christmas street market with fairground rides, a local-talent stage and the town's Christmas lights switch-on.
On a Sunday afternoon in late November, Tewkesbury closes its three main streets (High Street, Barton Street and Church Street) to traffic for a Christmas market of more than 70 stalls selling gifts, handmade crafts and street food.
There are children's fairground rides, Father Christmas, and a stage of local musicians and dancers. The finale comes at 5pm, when the cast of the Roses Theatre pantomime switches on the town's Christmas lights at The Cross.
Several council car parks nearby are free on the day (Spring Gardens, Oldbury Road, Station Road, The Vineyards and Rails Meadow, but not the Abbey/Gander Lane car park). The town is about five minutes from junction 9 of the M5.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Sun 22 Nov 2026Sunday only, 12 noon–6pm | Coming up Add to calendar (Sun 22 Nov 2026) |
| 2025–26 | Sun 23 Nov 2025Sunday only; over 80 stalls | 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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