Does Worcester have a Christmas market?

The Worcester Victorian Fayre is one of Worcestershire's most popular Christmas events attracting visitors from across the country between 30th November - 3rd December. Here at Visit Worcestershire, we've put together some useful information so you can get the full experience of Worcester's famous markets.

What date is Worcester Christmas Market 2023?

Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre is set to bring festive cheer to the city between Thursday, November, 30 and Sunday, December 3. The fayre first came to the city in 1992 and traders have been setting up their stalls and welcoming visitors with the picturesque backdrop of Friar Street and New Street for 20 years.

What dates are Worcester market?

A market is held in Angel Place in the heart of the city centre, every Thursday Friday, and Saturday – from 9am to 3.30pm with stalls including fruit and veg, clothes, plants, gifts, food and more.

Is there a park and ride for the Christmas Fayre in Worcester?

The Park & Ride goes from County Hall (WR5 2NP) to Worcester Crowngate Bus Station (WR1 3PA), which is just a short walk away from the Victorian Fayre. By Train.

What is on at Worcester Christmas Market?

From carol services to amazing stilt walkers. There is always something going on at the Fayre! There will be plenty of Victorian characters roaming the streets of Worcester as well as live music performances. You may even spot Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson if you're lucky!

Worcester Victorian Fayre - A Worcester Christmas in 4K

What street is Worcester Christmas Market on?

The Fayre area

The Fayre will be located in New Street, Friar Street, Pump Street, High Street, the Cornmarket and Cathedral Square. The Fayre team will also be working closely with our local market in Angel Place and Crowngate Shopping Centre.

What date is Christmas market in Worcester?

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY! 📆 ✨ Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre returns from 28th Nov - 1st Dec 2024!

Where do you park for the Christmas Fayre in Worcester?

The NCP car park in Cathedral Square and Crowngate Car Park are two city centre parking options which are popular amongst shoppers. Worcester City Council has several car parks where you can pay using either cash or RingGo at the Fayre.

Where is Bath Christmas Market 2023?

Bath Christmas Market 2023

The snow-covered Christmas chalets are back lining the city centre streets for a magical, festive experience this Christmas, as the award-winning Bath Christmas Market makes a welcome return for 17 days.

What is the market town near Worcester?

Bromyard is a historic market town first recorded in 840. It is situated in the valley of the River Frome, near to the county border with Worcestershire, on the A44 between Leominster and Worcester.

What shops are in Worcester?

Is the Bewdley Christmas light switch on in 2023?

Christmas Switch On – Saturday 2 December 2023.

Is going to a Christmas Market a date?

They're just like stepping into a festive fairytale. As such, winter markets are a prime setting for a first date. They make for a unique environment to meet up in - all the stalls provide plenty of conversation starters. Plus, having a planned activity like going to a market can help with pre-date nerves.

Does Shrewsbury have a Christmas Market?

Everything you could want for your Christmas table - this special two-day Shrewsbury Farmers Market Christmas Market sees the very best of Shropshire producers assemble in The Square in Shrewsbury from 9am to 3.30pm each day, showing off their finest wares for the festive season.

What happens at Christmas markets?

Traditionally held in the town square, the market offers food, drinks and seasonal items for sale from open-air stalls, accompanied by traditional singing and dancing.

Is Christmas Fayre fair or fare?

Both fair and fare are commonly used as nouns: fair usually refers to an event; fare commonly refers to fees for rides or to a specific kind of food or entertainment.

Is Mayfair Christmas market free?

A truly unmissable event for all the family! The entrance is free of charge.

What stalls to have at a Christmas fayre?

What time does the Worcester Victorian Fayre start?

The market gets underway at noon on Thursday but traditional opening ceremony takes place between 4.45pm and 5.45pm. The ceremony gets underway with a carol service, which everyone is invited to, at Worcester Cathedral at 4.45pm.

Is Mayfair Christmas Market open?

Trading hours are 11am - 9pm each day. Is the Mayfair Christmas Market indoors or outdoors? Outdoors.

Where is the earliest Christmas Market?

Some notable mentions of these winter markets are those in Munich in 1310, Bautzen in 1384, and Frankfurt in 1393. However, it was Dresden's Striezelmarkt, first held in 1434, which is widely considered to be the first genuine Christmas Market.

Where is the Leamington Christmas Market?

Leamington Christmas Market - Parade, Leamington - CJ's Events Warwickshire.

What time does Mayfair Christmas Market open?

Mayfair restaurant Novikov hosts its annual festive market, featuring stalls, house DJs, Champagne Ice Bar, carol singers, food market, Ashai Bar, chocolate corner, as well as reindeers. Open 11am-9pm.

Who is switching on Worcester Christmas lights?

The Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Louis Stephen, said: "Christmas is well on its way and I'm looking forward to switching on the Christmas lights to officially launch the festive season here in Worcester!"