Christmas Markets in Somerset 2024
During the festive period, there are lots of Christmas markets in Somerset to potter around, from famous, long-standing annual events, to smaller village hall affairs. All promise unique, local, handmade crafts, festive treats and oodles of Yuletide cheer. I’ve put together a list of Christmas markets in Somerset taking place this festive season in order of when they’ll be happening.
Use the table of contents to skip ahead, or browse through the post for inspiration. If you know of any wonderful Christmas Markets around Somerset that aren’t listed here, leave a comment at the end of this post or get in touch via my socials and I’ll add it in. Merry flippin’ Christmas!
Map of all Somerset Christmas Markets
Long-term Christmas markets in Somerset
Bath Christmas Market 2024
2024 dates: 28 November-15 December
Now in its 22nd year, the Bath Christmas Market takes place around Queen Square, nestled between iconic monuments. Walk through a winter wonderland in the centre of Bath, which will be lined with over 150 traditional artisan makers in twinkling wooden chalets, as the city oozes festive cheer.
Christmas at Clarks Village, Street
2024 dates: TBC
From baubles to bath bombs, crystals to crepes, fudge to Yorkshire pudding wraps, discover festive market stalls, browse hand-crafted gifts, sample foodie treats and hear live musical performances guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit. There’s also late night shopping at the outlet stores from 9am-8pm Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.
Christmas Craft Fair, Taunton
2024 dates: 1-15 December
The annual artisan craft market has been trading in Taunton at Christmas for over 15 years and will return again this year, on Fore Street, in the town Centre near the Christmas tree. So get your winter warmers on to browse unique hand-crafted gifts, textiles, jewellery, fused glass, preserves, ceramics, wood turning, knitted accessories, animal portraits, clothing and lots more!
Short-term/one-off Christmas markets in Somerset
Christmas Market Weston Museum
2024 dates: 30 November-1 December, 10am-3pm
Get into the festive spirit at Weston Museum’s Christmas Market Weekend, offering an array of local artisan stalls, handmade crafts, and festive treats.
Clara’s Café will offer its usual tempting treats along with some festive specials. Kids can enjoy a fun Christmas trail, searching through the galleries to help find Santa’s missing reindeer (just 50p from the front desk).
Santa himself will be stopping by for photos and a festive chat between 10:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm (please note, no gifts included). Best of all, entry to the Christmas Market Weekend is free, so bring the whole family for a festive day out!
Christmas Artisan Market, Bishop’s Palace Wells
2024 dates: 2-3 November, 10am-4pm
Explore over 70 artisan stalls at the Christmas Artisan Market, with festive music from local choirs in the Chapel. Your discounted day ticket includes access to the market, Palace, and gardens. Annual Tickets and Historic House cards are not valid. Palace Members enter free. Proceeds support the Palace Trust.
- £8 Adult
- Child 5-17 £4
Christmas Market at Hestercombe
2024 dates: 9am-5pm, 15-17 November
Explore the bustling annual Hestercombe Gardens’ Christmas Market near Taunton. Featuring festive stalls bursting with locally-sourced gifts, delicious treats, and handcrafted items.
Warm up with festive food and drink, including crumbly mince pies, luxury hot chocolate, and mulled wine.
Visitors to the market will receive free admission to the gardens, house and contemporary art gallery – just show proof of your Christmas Market admission at the Visitor Reception desk.
Christmas Fair, Low Ham Church in the field near Langport
2024 dates: 23 November, 11am-3pm
A unique setting for a Christmas Fair at the beautiful Low Ham Church in the Field, this local Christmas fair features local crafters and traders and the chance to pick up a hot tea, coffee and mince pie. Handcrafted cards, jewellery, bags and purses, jams, candles, wood turned items, pottery.
Pilton Christmas Market, Tithe Barn
2023 dates: 22 November (5-9pm), 23 November, 9am-5pm
A fabulous two-day Christmas Market in a beautiful medieval Tithe barn in Pilton. Featuring 30 local traders selling handmade gifts, plus hot drinks, mulled wine, cider, snacks and a brazier fire to keep you warm.
Exmoor Christmas Craft Fair, Porlock
2024 dates: 23 November, 12-6pm, 24 November, 10am-4pm
The halls will be decorated for 25 or more local talented craftsmen and women to sell their unique wares, including wood, candles, soaps, jewellery, cakes, chutneys, jams, gins, wool and woven products, pictures and prints and plenty more. Free entrance. Free parking. Refreshments.
Frost Fayre, Glastonbury
2024 dates: 12-6pm, 30 November
Celebrate peace and goodwill and enjoy late night shopping and stalls in Glastonbury town centre on the last Saturday in November. Musicians and street performers will be infusing this festive event with the special brand of Glastonbury magic, kids can enjoy fairground rides and crafts while the Christmas tree lights are officially switched on in Market Square
Find Father Christmas at United Reform Church and the Abbey House.
A Park ‘n’ Ride service from Herbies Field runs throughout the day.
The Rural Living Show, Taunton
2024 dates: 23-24 November
A firm favourite in the Somerset festive calendar, The Rural Living Show’s annual Christmas market will return to Kings Hall School, to raise vital funds for The Children’s Hospice South West.
Hosting a huge selection of local designers, makers, producers and crafts people, as well as a popular food and drink section, the show showcases the best the region has to offer in unique artisan craft and local produce.
Kingsbury Episcopi Christmas Candlelit Market
2024 dates: 12-3pm, 6 December, 6-8pm
Festive cheer at Kingsbury Episcopi Community Centre, in the form of craft stalls, a hog roast, bar, mulled wine, luxury hot chocolate, live entertainment from Kingsbury Episcopi Band and Santa’s grotto!
Annual Christmas Craft Fair, Brewers Arms, South Petherton
2024 dates: 3-6pm, 24 November
Taking place at the same time as South Petherton Christmas light switch-on, you can pop into the most festive of pubs, for a winter pint, browse some crafts, hear live music and watch as the pretty village is lit up for Christmas.
Barrington Christmas Fair 2024
2024 dates: TBC
Head to Barrington Village Hall to shop from a selection of local craft and produce stalls. There’ll also be hot drinks, mulled wine and Santa Claus will be paying a visit!
Uphill Village Christmas Bazaar 2024
2024 dates: TBC
Uphill Village Society is holding its Christmas Bazaar at Uphill Village Victory Hall and you could walk away with a Christmas hamper at the end of it! There’s also opportunities to meet Santa, pick up some Christmas gifts or buy some handmade crafts from the stalls.
Ferne Animal Sanctuary Annual Christmas Fayre
2024 dates: 1 December
Join Ferne Animal Sanctuary for some fundraising fun, a variety of stalls, and Santa Claus followed by an animal blessing, Christmas carols and mince pies from 4.30-6.30pm on 1 December.
Head to the barn for a heartwarming annual animal blessing at 4pm.
Clevedon Winter Market 2024
2024 Dates: 1 December, 10am-2pm
Held under the twinkly Christmas illuminations, expect Christmas market stalls and festive street food, traditional fete games for young children, late night shopping, live music from local choirs and bands, a VW Cruz parade and Father Christmas himself!
eat:Yeovil Christmas edition
2024 dates: 30 November
Free to attend local festive food and drink festival held in the Quedam Shopping Centre, showcasing over 60 local producers.
The Cheese and Grain Christmas Gift Market, Frome
2024 dates: 9am-2pm, 30 November (Christmas Makers Market), 7 December, (Christmas Gift Market)
The Cheese and Grain’s Festive Food and Drink Fair is THE place to get all of your Christmas party food and drink in one place. Hunt down chutneys and jams, cheese, chocolates, cakes, mince pies, beers, wines, gins and Christmas hampers!
Wells Christmas Market
2024 dates: TBC
Wells Christmas Market 2024 will take place in Wells Market Place and on the Bishop’s Palace Green. Pick up seasonal gifts, sample local festive treats and Yuletide tipples, and watch live entertainment.
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Stan Lester
November 19, 2023You could add to the list Dunster by Candlelight 1-2 Dec 23 and Dulverton by Starlight 3 Dec 23.