From unique gifts to delicious treats, the Salisbury Christmas Market has plenty of opportunities to get into the holiday spirit. Enjoy browsing through the many stalls and vendors offering food, crafts, and entertainment.
Be sure to try the locally brewed hot mulled wine while watching one of the many live performances while children meet Santa and play on the rides.
Salisbury is especially beautiful in winter, with its cobbled streets, historic buildings, and festive decorations. The Christmas markets in Salisbury are particularly popular, offering traditional handmade crafts and unique locally produced gifts.
Salisbury Christmas Market 2022
Highlights of Christmas in Salisbury include:
- Christmas on the Square – The location of this year’s Christmas market that runs until Christmas Eve.
- Santa’s Grotto – Children can enter Santa’s workshop, hear a Christmas story, write a Christmas postcode and meet Santa in the Grotto. Runs until Christmas Eve.
- Christmas Light Trail – The Salisbury Christmas Trail lights the way through the city with illuminated decorations and Christmas characters. The trail begins at Salisbury Cathedral. From 18th November to 2nd January.
- Salisbury Cathedral – View the city from above by taking the Cathedral’s Twilight Tower Tour. Starts on 19th November.
- Christmas window displays – Starting from 18th November and designed by Fran Lee, Amy Davies and Dean Powell.
- Christmas pantomime – Snow White and the Seven Christmas Elves.
Dates and Location
Salisbury Christmas Market dates: 18th November to 24th December 2022 (Christmas on the Square continues until 2nd January 2023).
Opening times: 11am to 7pm. Bars open until 11pm.
Christmas Day: Closed.
Location: Guildhall Square.
Admission: Free, no tickets required.
Christmas lights: No switch-on this year.
Santa: Yes. Book in advance for Santa’s Grotto tickets. £6 per child.
Accessible: Yes.
Parking: Please take public transport to help limit congestion.
Reason to visit: Many events for children and the Twilight Tour at Salisbury Cathedral.
Specialities: Frost Bar, mulled wine and the festive afternoon tea.
Where to stay: The Merchant’s House is a highly-rated hotel, 3 minutes from the Christmas market.
Hotels near Salisbury Christmas Market
Salisbury Christmas Market is located at Guildhall Square in Salisbury city centre. From here, you can walk to other places of interest, such as Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury Cathedral, Magna Carter Chapter House and Arundalls. Anywhere near these attractions are a convenient area to stay.
I suggest staying at The Merchant’s House as it’s a 3-minute walk to the Christmas markets but also near Salisbury Cathedral, independent shops and many places to eat out.
Location of Salisbury Christmas Market
Discover more places to visit with my guide to the UK Christmas markets for 2022.
Experience Salisbury has information regarding the latest events and the best ways to experience Salisbury at Christmas and throughout the winter season.
Sustainable Travel Tips
Many of us are increasingly concerned about climate change and sustainability. I’ve listed some small actions we can take to help lower our impact at this event.
- Shop mindfully. Only purchase what you really need.
- Walk, cycle and use public transport to get around.
- Stay in a sustainable hotel powered by renewable energy.
- Avoid using plastic or buying items made or packaged with plastic.
- Try to eat locally sourced organic food where possible.
- Limit your consumption of meat and dairy.
- Explore more than just the main tourist areas.
- Support the arts and attend local events.
- If possible, avoid flying to your destination.
FAQ
Salisbury Christmas Market starts on 18th November and ends on 24th December 2022. Other Christmas events continue until 2nd January.
The Christmas markets in Salisbury are held at Guildhall Square.
The Christmas markets open at 11am.
The Christmas markets close at 7pm although some food and drink stalls continue until 11pm.
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