Christmas Markets in Bristol 2017
Posted on: 18 Oct 2017Bristol has always been a one-stop-shop for an array of amazing Christmas markets. There is always a huge selection of food and produce available alongside arts and crafts, handmade by people from all over the world. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift to top off that stocking, or if you’re struggling with what to pick up for someone, browsing one of the markets that pop up at this time of year is perfect.
The stalls themselves range from hand-crafted trinkets, through expertly produced foods and produce, and on to oddities that might just make the perfect gift this Yuletide. As we all know though, the biggest selling point of a Christmas market is the physical act of visiting it itself! Pick up some great hot food, a cold beer, warming mulled wine or some roasted chestnuts and enjoy browsing…bobble hats and scarves are very much encouraged to add to the experience!
Here’s what Bristol has lined up for you…
Steam Bristol Christmas Market - Friday 8th December from 6pm until 10pm
With anything you could imagine from Real Cornish Pasties to Sloppy Joes they're offering a feast to make your tastebuds tingle! They're also offering Seafood and Shellfish by Spiny Lobster giving Christmas markets a whole new meaning, it's not only Bratwurst season anymore. To keep you toasty while having a cheese toastie, Steam will also be serving mulled wine and hot cider. The decking will be decorated with heaters at the ready! Check out their event page on Facebook to get stuck in to the latest news.
Of course, it wouldn't be a Christmas food market without a beautifully decorated tree and all the Carols you can think of playing in the background to really start off Christmas 2017 with a bang! Steam is located next to Clifton Down Railway Station, just off Whiteladies Road, BS8 2PN.
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The Harbourside Christmas Markets
Finding its way around Bristol’s historic and iconic Harbourside, The Harbourside Christmas Markets bring together an eclectic mix of stall-holders and provides a great one-off trip or simply a good way to spend an hour or two during your day out in Bristol. It’s also definitely worth noting…there’s an ice rink situated on Millennium Square, the heart of the market! Open from 11am-5pm, the markets run each weekend from 25th November until 24th December. More info here.
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Bristol Christmas Market in Broadmead
2017 will see the return of the Christmas Market in Broadmead, Bristol. Open 10am-8pm every day from the 10th November until 24th December; the beer garden keeps on going until 10pm. There are close to 40 ornate chalet style stalls, all expertly decorated, selling hand-crafted food and gifts. The stalls are just one part of the whole experience though – there’s excellent hot food, drinks of all kinds, and traditional entertainment. It’s simply a must for anybody living in or visiting Bristol. More info here.
Local Bristol Christmas Market
Both figuratively and literally, there will be a local Westcountry market running alongside the Bristol Christmas Market from December 1st to 23rd in the Broadmead shopping quarter. It features local, handmade goods, fairtrade products and gifts with a Bristol twist.
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Arnos Vale Christmas Market
The beautiful surroundings of Arnos Vale become a winter wonderland on the 3rd December between 10am and 4pm. Showcasing a host of local craft and produce suppliers from our region alongside some fantastic family fun. More info here.
Southbank Club's Christmas Market
SouthBank Club's yearly wonderful Christmas spirit filled day time market is back this year on Saturday 9th December 2017! Running from 11am to 4pm, there will be live music all day, hot snacks, an open bar, and both indoor and outdoor market. Stalls include Dave Does Art (Signed, limited edition prints and posters and possible original drawings and oil paintings), FashionUnconscious (Vintage and retro clothing and accessories), Purple Ness Creations (Handmade Silver Plated Jewellery and accessories), Button and Brew (embroidered wall hangings, gift-able items and humorous cards for all occasions), Thispaper (Paper toys, cards, hanging frames), Rhubarb Jumble (Winter clear out, selling a variety of beautiful, quality vintage clothing at very reasonable prices), Bristol Hospitality Network (BHN) (Hats Scarves Gloves, few clothes - all donated from the public to raise money for Refugees).
For more information visit the Facebook event link, which has line-up details and full stall listings. There is free street parking on surrounding streets and the market has disabled access.
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Royal York Gardens Committee Christmas Fayre
This wonderful Christmas market takes place on the historic promenade of Royal York Crescent, BS8 4JS. Primarily a fundraising activity for the communal gardens, this annual event in the heart of Clifton Village has become increasingly popular and has a delightful mix of festive food and gift stalls, carol singers, delicious mulled cider, and BBQ (from 12 noon). Make time to add it to your Saturday shopping between 11am and 3.30pm on 2nd December. Entry is free.
If you would like a stall at the event please contact the Committee by e-mailing rycgardencommittee@yahoo.co.uk for a booking form. Pitch price £25.
Badminton School Christmas Bazaar: Saturday 9th December, 10.30am - 1.30pm.
This market will host small local businesses selling a range of gifts and festive foodie treats. There will be a Santa's Grotto, Festive Busking and activities for all the family. It is free entry and open to all!
St Nick's Christmas Market
St Nick's Christamas Market runs from the very merry period of Sunday 19th November to Sunday 24th December 2017. The Indoor Market will see its usual, giddying panoply of over 60 independent retailers selling their wares which range from quirky gifts to inspiring fashion, to artisan, hand-crafted accessories and, of course, a veritable smorgasbord of yummy food to chomp on. It will be open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm; Saturday 9.30am to 6pm; Sunday, 10am to 5pm; and Christmas Eve from 10am to 3pm (and if you haven't got your Crimbo prezzies by then you'd really better get your skates on).
For more information click here
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If you know any more Christmas markets that should be included you can Contact Us through our website or email editor@365bristol.com. There are so many opportunities to visit other local community events around our great city. We’ve simply covered the long-running events here. Check back soon for a run-down of the best one-off Christmas fairs taking place around Bristol.
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Miri is an English literature student at the University of Bristol who enjoys folk-punk & math-rock music, trailing round art galleries, and playing video games. She is a keen follower of politics and will read any science fiction you throw her way. Having lived in and around Bristol for many years she has developed a keen interest in the Bristol underground music scene and independent restaurants.
