Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market: 29/30 November & 6/7 December
Stratford-upon-Avon’s Christmas Market brings with it a lot of seasonal cheer and fun for everyone. One can enjoy live entertainment from local schools and choirs, Shakespeare’s Morris dancers, a stilt walker, and a live DJ. There will be over 200 artisan stalls around the historic town centre. Rail travel keeps the day simple and stress-free for solo travellers or a family, without the need to find parking spaces or stuck in
traffic.
In 2025, the Christmas Markets run across two weekends. 29 and 30 November and 6 and 7 December. Saturdays run from ten in the morning to eight at night and Sundays from ten to five. Free entry in the town centre along Bridge Street, Waterside, and Henley Street. There are road closures that affect Waterside and Bridge Street, with some adjusted routes on High Street.
Stratford-Upon-Avon Christmas Market and Ticket Tips
- Travel early for calmer carriages and quicker platform changes
- Consider off peak returns, group discounts, and family fares where available
- Arrive fifteen minutes before departure to avoid rushed connections and busy walkways
How to Get to the Christmas Market from Stratford-upon-Avon Train Station
From the train station, it is a short walk leads to Bridge Street and Waterside where the heart of the market sits. Book a ticket to Leamington Spa or Warwick. Change to Stratford-upon-Avon. Walk ten to fifteen minutes to Bridge Street and Waterside. Aim for off peak times to avoid the busiest trains. Check Stratford-upon-Avon’s last return services before you set out.
Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market FAQs
Where can I find information about road closures?
You can find up-to-date details about event dates and road closures on the Stratford-upon-Avon District Council’s website: Stratford-upon-Avon Victorian Christmas Market
Where can I find more information on the Stratford Upon Avon Christmas Market?
You can view full details of the 2025 Christmas Markets on the Stratford-upon-Avon BID website, covering dates, times and location.
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