Bath’s popular Christmas Market is set to feature more than 200 traders when it returns on 23rd November.
Photo © Bath Christmas Market / B&NES Council
Most of the stall holders are based in the South West and will be selling a range of festive gifts, food and drink during the 18-day event.
Residents are invited to a pre-opening night on Wednesday 22nd November, from 5pm to 7pm, and can make use of their Bath & North East Somerset Council Discovery Cards to get exclusive discounts and offers from Monday to Friday.
The Christmas Market will span the city centre from Abbeygate Street to Milsom Street.
It will host 36 charities and community groups, who will be raising funds for their community activities using two community chalets, one of which has been sponsored by Midford Manor Care Home.
There will also be a range of pop-up entertainment across the site, including community choirs, The Natural Theatre Company, and live bands with the entertainment sponsored by Bath on Ice.
The market runs from Thursday 23rd November until Sunday 10th December.
The opening hours are:
- Monday to Wednesday: 10am to 7pm
- Thursday to Saturday: 10am to 8pm
- Sundays: 10am to 6pm
Organisers say sustainability measures have been important in the organisation of this year’s market. The generator has been selected for its environmentally friendly industry standard and uses no fossil fuels.
Single-use plastics by stallholders are not permitted and stallholders and visitors are encouraged to travel by train, bus and Park & Ride where possible.
Councillor Paul Roper, cabinet member for Economic and Cultural Sustainable Development, said: “Bath’s Christmas Market has a place on the international stage and is a fantastic way to kick off your Christmas and New Year celebrations.
“It’s a first-class event for the community to enjoy whilst benefitting local retailers, restaurants and hotels by attracting extra footfall into the city.
“Bath has an excellent Christmas offering year on year and I’m delighted that the Christmas Market is an integral part of that.
“I’m very much looking forward to seeing the city centre looking festive and showcasing everything Bath has to offer.”
