16 Festive Christmas Markets & Fairs in Gloucestershire 2025
Discover Christmas markets, goodwill evenings and festive shopping events across Gloucestershire in 2025.
From traditional Christmas markets and artisan craft fairs to magical goodwill evenings and lights switch-ons, Gloucestershire is bursting with festive shopping experiences this season. Whether you’re hunting for unique handmade gifts, stocking fillers or local produce, there are plenty of chances to enjoy cosy winter evenings and twinkling town centres.
Browse pretty chalets, street stalls and indoor markets packed with creative makers, festive food and warming drinks. Meet local traders, soak up live music and carols, and enjoy attractions for all ages, from Father Christmas grottos and fairground rides to lantern parades and enchanting seasonal displays.
With events taking place in Cheltenham, Gloucester, the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean and beyond, there’s something for everyone. Explore the Christmas markets, goodwill evenings and festive fairs below to plan your perfect Christmas day or night out in Gloucestershire.
Christmas Markets in Gloucestershire | Festive Shopping & Goodwill Evenings
Cheltenham Christmas Gift Market
Festive Christmas chalets on Cheltenham’s Promenade.Kickstart the festive season at the Cheltenham Christmas Gift Market, returning to the Promenade with charming wooden chalets and a magical Christmas atmosphere. Browse stalls brimming with unique presents, handmade crafts and beautiful jewellery in the heart of Regency Cheltenham.
With seasonal treats, local delicacies and plenty of gift inspiration, it’s an ideal place to tick off your Christmas shopping list while soaking up the town’s festive sparkle.
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Winter Glow Christmas Market at the Three Counties Showground
Festive shopping at Winter Glow’s indoor Christmas Market.Winter Glow transforms the Three Counties Showground into a huge festive experience, with its spacious indoor Christmas Market offering a fantastic range of local arts, crafts, gifts and seasonal treats. Entry and parking for the market are free, and it’s conveniently located next to the Food Quarter.
Open on selected dates from late November, visitors can browse original presents, children’s books, homeware and more, while enjoying Winter Glow’s wider attractions including the light trail, ice rink and fairground.
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Dursley Christmas Lights Switch-On & Market
Festive lights and celebrations in Dursley town centre.Festive Dursley’s much-loved Christmas Lights Switch-On brings the town together for an evening of live entertainment, late-night shopping and seasonal fun. The countdown to the lights and fireworks creates a real sense of excitement in the Market Place.
Around town, visitors can enjoy market stalls, hot food, fairground rides, a magical winter garden and Santa’s Grotto, making this a brilliant family event and a great chance to support local businesses.
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Winchcombe Christmas Festival & Market
Christmas lights and market stalls in Winchcombe.The Winchcombe Christmas Festival & Market brings two days of festive fun to this picturesque Cotswold town. Streets are lined with sparkling Christmas trees, while more than 40 stalls offer gifts, crafts and seasonal food and drink.
Late-night shopping, carol singing, live music and street entertainers create a magical atmosphere, with a daytime market continuing the celebrations. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience Christmas in Winchcombe’s historic surroundings.
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Nailsworth Goodwill Evening
Nailsworth Goodwill Evening lighting up the town.Nailsworth Goodwill Evening marks the start of the festive season in the town, with traders and local groups joining forces to create a magical community celebration. Streets are filled with live music, children’s entertainment and festive activities.
Visitors can browse market stalls, enjoy late-night shopping and discover local crafts and produce, alongside funfair rides, choirs and Santa’s Grotto. It’s a warm, welcoming evening that showcases Nailsworth at its festive best.
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Christmas Trees and Markets at Over Farm
Christmas trees, food and festive stalls at Over Farm.Friday 28 – Sunday 30 November (also 5–7 & 12–14 December)
New for 2025, Over Farm’s Christmas Market Weekends bring one of Gloucester’s most exciting new festive experiences. Visitors can browse artisan stalls offering handcrafted gifts, local produce, decorations and seasonal treats—perfect for meaningful Christmas shopping. The event also features headline food favourites including The Beefy Boys and Hetty’s Kitchen, serving irresistible festive bites throughout the weekend.
The pumpkin arena transforms into a cosy winter wonderland, filled with twinkling lights, a hallmark-style festive atmosphere and the farm’s well-loved, home-grown Christmas trees. With mulled wine, cider, hot drinks and warming street food available, it’s an inviting destination for families, couples and groups looking to embrace the magic of Christmas in a charming rural setting.
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Cirencester Advent Market & Lights Switch-On
Christmas lights and Advent Market in Cirencester.Cirencester’s Advent Market & Lights Switch-On offers a fabulous festive weekend in the Cotswolds. Over 100 stalls fill the town with gifts, crafts and seasonal treats, while the Food Plaza in Market Place serves tempting street food and drinks.
Live music, performances, choirs and a special appearance from Santa add to the fun, culminating in a magical lights switch-on that bathes Cirencester in Christmas sparkle.
> Cirencester Advent Market – More Info
The Suffolks Christmas Market, Cheltenham
Festive stalls and family fun at The Suffolks, Cheltenham.The Suffolks Christmas Market brings festive cheer to Cheltenham with stalls stretching through Great Norwood Street and along Suffolk Parade. Visitors can browse Christmas gifts, seasonal treats and decorations while enjoying street food and a warm community atmosphere.
Families will love the chance to meet Father Christmas, enjoy children’s entertainment and listen to carol singing. It’s an ideal Christmas day out in one of Cheltenham’s most characterful neighbourhoods.
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Stroud Christmas Goodwill Evening
Stroud’s streets filled with lights, music and goodwill.Stroud Christmas Goodwill Evening is a must-do festive event in the Cotswolds, filling the town centre with seasonal magic. Visitors can enjoy Santa’s Grotto, a lantern parade, Christmas markets and late-night shopping in independent stores.
With entertainment, food stalls and mulled wine on offer, the streets come alive with music and lights. Free and extended parking makes it easy to spend the whole evening soaking up the atmosphere.
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The Festive Forest at Clearwell Caves
Magical underground Christmas scenes at Clearwell Caves.The Festive Forest at Clearwell Caves transforms the underground caverns into an enchanting Christmas world, where woodland creatures prepare for the big day. Families can meet Father Christmas, follow the illuminated trail and enjoy festive displays deep beneath the Forest of Dean.
After exploring, warm up with hot drinks and cakes at the Underground Café or Lamproom Café, and browse the Christmas shop for decorations and stocking fillers.
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Stonehouse Christmas Goodwill Fest
Stonehouse transformed into a festive wonderland.Stonehouse Christmas Goodwill Fest is a joyful community event organised by Stonehouse Town Council, marking the start of the town’s festive celebrations. Visitors can browse seasonal stalls, enjoy street entertainers and listen to live music filling the High Street.
Highlights include Father Christmas arriving to switch on the Christmas lights, children’s activities and decorated shop windows. It’s a warm, welcoming Cotswold gathering that brings people together to celebrate the magic of Christmas.
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Mini Craft Market at Nature in Art
Handmade gifts and local crafts at Nature in Art.Nature in Art’s Mini Craft Market showcases up to 12 talented local makers in the Education Centre at Wallsworth Hall. Visitors can browse a wide variety of handmade items, from nature-inspired artwork and textiles to jewellery, glass, woodwork and cards.
It’s a lovely opportunity to find one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts while supporting local craftspeople, with the added bonus of exploring the museum’s beautiful setting near Gloucester.
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Christmas Bazaar at the Dean Heritage Centre
Festive stalls at the Dean Heritage Centre in the Forest of Dean.The Christmas Bazaar at the Dean Heritage Centre returns with a delightful day of festive fun and shopping in the Forest of Dean. Entry to the Centre is free on the day, with donations welcomed to support its work.
Visitors can discover unique handmade gifts, join in Christmas crafts and enjoy family activities such as an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt, making it a great festive outing for all ages.
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Cheltenham Arts & Crafts Christmas Market
Arts and crafts stalls on Cheltenham’s Promenade.The Cheltenham Arts & Crafts Christmas Market by Cotswold Market returns to the Promenade and Long Gardens for thirteen festive days. Visitors can enjoy hot food, mulled wine and a relaxed atmosphere while browsing more than thirty stalls.
Expect handmade gifts, homeware and original creations from local artisans, including jewellery, glasswork, woodcraft and art prints, all set against Cheltenham’s elegant Regency backdrop.
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Christmas Market at Berkeley Kitchen Garden
Festive farmers’ market in the Kitchen Garden at Berkeley Castle.The Christmas Farmers Market in the Kitchen Garden at Berkeley Castle offers a wonderful way to support local artists, farmers and producers. Stalls are filled with handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats and fresh produce in a charming walled garden setting.
Perfect for those who love to shop local, this market combines festive atmosphere with delicious food and thoughtful presents, all in the historic surroundings of Berkeley.
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