Where is the Xmas market in Worcester?

Where is the Worcester Christmas Fayre? Worcester City Centre – New Street, Friar Street, Pump Street, High Street, the Cornmarket and Cathedral Square.

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.

How many stalls does Worcester Christmas Market have?

The Fayre started back in 1992 and has been a popular event in the Christmas calendar ever since. The traditional event combines a variety of street entertainment and 200 stalls across the whole city.

How far is Worcester Christmas Market from the train station?

Worcester city centre is served by two train stations: Foregate Street Station (located 0.3 miles from the Fayre) and has direct links to London Paddington, Hereford, Birmingham New Street and Malvern.

Does Worcester have a market day?

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.

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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.

What date is Christmas Market in Worcester?

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

Is there a Park and Ride for Worcester Christmas Market?

First Bus Park & Ride service (number 910) is a quick and cheap way of getting to and from the Fayre – allowing you to enjoy everything on offer! 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.

Is Mayfair Christmas Market open?

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

What is the biggest Christmas market in UK?

Birmingham and Manchester Christmas markets are among the largest Christmas markets in the UK.

Which Christmas markets are better?

What kind of stalls are at a Christmas market?

Christmas market goers are usually looking for something they won't find in the shops so handmade crafts, gifts and decorations are an obvious option. From wooden toys to pottery, handmade candles to jewellery – your craft-making abilities are sure to succeed.

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.

Do Christmas markets last after Christmas?

Traditionally Christmas markets have their last day on December 22nd, 23rd, or 24th. After all, they were originally meant for doing your Christmas shopping.

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.

Do you have to pay to park at Worcester Woods?

The car park is open from 5.00am to 10.00pm. Admission is Free. Worcester Woods Country Park, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2LG. From J7 of M5 follow A44 to Worcester (follow the brown and white tourist signs) at the roundabout turn right onto Swinesherd Way then 1st left onto Wildwood Drive.

Do you have to pay to go to Nottingham Christmas Market?

No, Nottingham Winter Wonderland is completely free to enter and you will not require a ticket. However, we do recommend pre-booking attractions as these are subject to availability.

Can you park on the street in Worcester?

When are parking regulations and on-street parking enforced? On-street parking payment is enforced from 8 a.m., to 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Parking on Sunday and holidays are free of charge. In the Canal District, enforcement is in effect until 9:00 p.m. and two hour time limits will be enforced on Sundays.

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 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.

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!"

Is Mayfair Christmas market free?

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

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.

Does Worcester have a park and ride?

Worcestershire Parkway station serves as a 'Park and Ride' facility close to Junction 7 of the M5 in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire.