Stratford-upon-Avon is home to one of the newest Christmas markets in the UK. At the uniquely themed Victorian Christmas Market, you’ll find all the stallholders dressed in Victorian-style costumes. The event is returning in 2022 and is expected to be bigger than ever.
As one of the UK’s most beautiful historic towns, it’s a great place to visit over a weekend. You can explore the rest of the town and Shakespeare’s birthplace when you’re not visiting the Christmas market.
Stratford Upon Avon Christmas Market 2022
This fun, 4-day Christmas market in Stratford Upon Avon is entertainment and family-focused. There are several musical events, the carousel on Wood Street and traditional funfair event that’s popular with families.
You’ll find most of the food and drinks stalls on Wood Street and over 300 stalls in total around the town centre.
Stratford Upon Avon Christmas Market dates: 8th December to 11th December 2022.
Opening times: 10am to 8pm (closes 5pm on Sunday).
Christmas lights: The Christmas lights will be switched on in Stratford on the 19th November 2022.
Location: Wood Street, Bridge Street, Henley Street, High Street, Meer Street and Waterside.
Reason to visit: The Victorian-era themed stalls and Father Christmas and his reindeer.
Specialities: Classic Christmas drinks plus spiked hot chocolate and local street food.
Where to stay: Hotel Indigo is a highly-rated hotel, 4 minutes from the Christmas market.
Hotels near Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market
The historic centre of Stratford is compact and easy to get around. The Christmas market is spread throughout the town, so anywhere from Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Shakespeare’s Schoolroom would be well-located.
I suggest staying at Hotel Indigo, just opposite Shakespeare’s Schoolroom. The Christmas markets are a 3 or 4-minute walk from the hotel.
Location of Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market
If you’re thinking of visiting other Christmas markets, read my guide to the best in the UK.
Shakespeare’s England has some useful information for visitors to Stratford and those who would like to travel elsewhere in Warwickshire.
Sustainable Travel Tips
The choices we make have an environmental and social impact on the places we visit. Try to implement these responsible travel measures when visiting the Christmas markets.
- 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.
FAQ
Stratford Upon Avon Christmas Market starts on 8th December and ends on 11th December 2022.
The Christmas markets are located throughout the town centre, including Wood Street, Bridge Street, Henley Street, High Street, Meer Street and Waterside.
The Christmas lights will be switched on in Stratford on 19th November 2022.
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