Christmas markets in Herefordshire and beyond

Around an hour’s drive from Discover Parks you’ll find plenty of Christmas markets in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Powys. We’ve picked our favourites for Christmas 2025.

Christmas Markets in Herefordshire

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Hereford Christmas market

There are plenty of opportunities to sample a Christmas Market in the historic centre of Hereford. The markets are on Fridays & Sundays from the end of the November 2025 to the week before Christmas. You’ll find around 30-40 stalls on High Street and Commercial Street, plus the city’s giant Christmas tree. There’s also plenty of coffee outlets and street food stalls.

Alongside the Christmas stalls selling jewellery, clothing and one-of-a-kind gifts are traditional market stalls too.

The Hereford Christmas markets are open 9am – 4pm on:

30^th November

5^th & 7^th December

12^th & 14^th December

19^th & 21^st December

Hereford Christmas Markets 2025

Lyde Court Christmas Market

There are Christmas Markets at Lyde Court from the end of November and throughout December. Set within the Court’s beautifully decorated 17th-century barns the location is truly magical. The stallholders are carefully selected, selling gifts, crafts and seasonal treats. Lyde Court’s cafe is open from 10am on market days, so you’re never far from mulled wine or a gingerbread latte!

It’s all about the ambience and there’s live music too – plus it’s dog friendly! There’s also a Late Night Shopping Experience at Lyde on November 28th from 6pm-10pm

Lyde Court is located between Hereford and Leominster on the A49 and the markets are open 10am-4pm on:

29^th & 30^th November

6^th & 7^th December

14^th December

20^th & 21^st December

Lyde Court Christmas Market 2025

Leominster Christmas market

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Corn Square and Broad Street step back in time for the Leominster’s annual Victorian street market. There’s themed entertainment, live music, a civic procession and Queen Victoria herself!

There are over 50 stalls selling food, drink, crafts and gifts and all against the backdrop of Leominster’s charming town centre with its unique shops and independent eateries.  

13^th December  9am-3pm

Leominster Christmas market 2025

Hay-on-Wye Winter Weekend Market

As part of the town’s Winter Weekend at the Castle (a smaller version of the Literary Festival), is the town’s 2-day winter market. There are street food stands, locally sourced food and drink, crafts, a vintage flea market and street entertainment.

29^th & 30^th November 10am-4pm

Hay Winter Weekend 2025

Hay on Wye Christmas market

Over 100 stallholders offer handmade, sustainable, and locally sourced gifts. Choirs will be singing, plus Santa, mulled wine and festive treats. The Fayre is held at various locations throughout the town.

13^th December

Hay on Wye Christmas Market 2025

Worcestershire Christmas market​s

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Worcester Christmas market​

Now in its 33^rd year, this Christmas event is not be missed. The Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre still sticks to its theme so there’s a real ‘feel’ to it with characters, entertainers and buskers at every turn. There’s a carousel and funfair and of course the sounds of a Victorian barrel organ.

This year the fayre promises 200 stalls selling everything from local arts, crafts and gifts. Plus, there’s an excellent choice of street food.

One of the highlights is Gin Lane, found between the Shambles and New Street. Step back to a time of hawkers and pickpockets, gin shops and curious alchemists. Street performers, jugglers and choirs bring the alley to life, turning every corner into a glimpse of old Worcester at its most mischievous. Just an hour’s drive from Discover Parks.

4^th-7^th December

Worcester Christmas Market 2025

Shropshire Christmas markets

Ludlow Christmas market

This is a real biggy! With events across Ludlow Castle, St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow Market, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, there’s no shortage of things to do at Ludlow’s Winter Festival.

There’s music, food and drink, and three days of festive fun to start the season in style. Meet Father Christmas, step inside a giant snow globe, and wander the winter craft fayre and Christmas market. With live music and late-night shopping throughout the weekend, it’s a joyful way to welcome winter.

Ludlow Winter Festival is on:

28^th – 30^th November

Ludlow Christmas Market 2025

Christmas market​s in Gloucestershire

Gloucester Quays Christmas Market

Just an hour and a quarter from Discover Parks is a great day of festive fun at Gloucester Quays.  Not just a Christmas market – but there’s also an ice rink! The restaurants around the Quays offer festive fare whilst the market has pop-up bars. It’s a great place to pick up everything from festive gifts to artisan street food. There’s 120 stalls and entry is free.

Every Saturday & Sunday from 8^th November to 21^st December

Gloucester Quays Christmas Market

Christmas market​s in Powys

Royal Welsh Winter Fair

Held on the showground at Builth Wells, it’s a packed 2 days of agricultural festive fun.  There’s agricultural competition featuring some of the finest prime stock around, but there’s also plenty of opportunity to do a bit of Christmas shopping.

A highlight is the food hall, packed with Welsh producers offering a wide range of food and drink to sample and buy.

The setting at Llanelwedd is stunning so it’s well worth a drive into Powys.

Monday 24^th & Tuesday 25^th November. Tickets from £20 per adult, children £5.

Royal Welsh Winter Fair

As with all winter activities, it’s worth checking websites before you leave home to ensure you have the most up to date information.