Christmas is coming to St Nicholas Market

As the Christmas and holiday season draws near, shoppers in Bristol can expect to find an amazing range of quality, fresh local food and produce alongside a fantastic selection of unique gifts and hand-made crafts at St Nicholas Market - the home of Bristol’s largest collection of independent suppliers and traders.

In addition to the regular market favourites, such as the Wednesday, Bristol’s Farmers’ Market and the monthly Slow Food Market, this Christmas will see an exciting mix of traditional markets and festive stalls.

In Broadmead, shoppers will be able to visit the German Christmas Market and the 12 Days of Christmas Market, offering everything from mulled wine to local cheeses and from individually handmade candles to knitted mittens.

And Corn Street will see daily markets through out December to satisfy every Christmas wish.

In addition, the city’s markets will be open for longer to give shoppers and those seeking something special extra time to shop.

The St Nicholas Market Christmas lights switch on is set for Saturday, November 26. An afternoon of Christmas fun and games around the market will be follow by the switch on of the lights at 4pm by BBC Points West weather presenter, Jemma Cooper.


A list of markets open this Christmas follows:

St Nicholas Market, Corn Street, Bristol
Open every day throughout December for Christmas gifts for the independently minded.
Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm (Saturday 24 December the market closes at 4pm)
Sunday 11am - 5pm

'Nails' Christmas Market, Corn Street, Bristol
Bristol's original Christmas street market packed with original gift ideas.
Monday - Saturday (except Wednesday) in December 9am - 5pm
Sundays (except Sunday 4 December) in December 11am - 5pm

The Christmas Food Market, Corn Street, Bristol
Fresh, local produce especially for Christmas from across the West region.
Saturday 18 December 10am - 4pm

12 Days of Christmas Market, Broadmead, Bristol
A new local Christmas market in the heart of the city's shopping district.
Friday, December 9 - Tuesday, December 20
Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sundays - 11am - 5pm

German Christmas Market, Broadmead, Bristol
Bristol's traditional continental Christmas market now in its third year.
Thursday 17 November - Wednesday 21 December

Bristol Farmers Market, Corn Street, Bristol
The award winning weekly food market that offers customers the opportunity to buy local produce direct from producers and growers.
Every Wednesday (except Wednesday 28 December) throughout December
9.30am - 2.30pm.

Bristol Friday Food Market, Wine Street, Bristol
Bristol’s newest weekly street market, selling quality foods from local growers, suppliers and traders.
Every Friday 10am to 4pm

Bristol Slow Food Market, Corn Street, Bristol
A Christmas and seasonal special of the monthly street market for fine regional produce and hot and savoury food. A great opportunity for customers to meet the producers, sample products and find out more about Slow Food.
Sunday 4 December - 10am to 3pm

Bristol Book Market, Wine Street, Bristol
A small and lovely market packed with local publishers and second hand booksellers.
Sunday 4 December - 10am to 4pm

Bristol Art Market, The Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market, Bristol
A railing-style art market with for local artists displaying a range of fine art work
Sunday 4 December - 10am to 4pm