Bath
51°23′ N 2°22′ WCityPop. 94,092England
Bath is a UNESCO-listed Georgian spa city that suits a short Christmas shopping break, with more than 180 market chalets in the streets around the Abbey, though the market closes on 13 December. In 2026 Bath Christmas Market runs from 26 November to 13 December.
Who should base here
Bath suits a weekend of Christmas shopping in a small Georgian city, with chalets spread through the streets around the Abbey from 26 November to 13 December 2026. The Roman Baths and the Abbey sit at the centre of the market.
Bath was built as a spa, first by the Romans and again in the Georgian era, and its honey-coloured stone streets make a handsome setting for the market. The chalets run through the lanes between the Abbey and Milsom Street, so you see the city as you shop.
Come midweek if you can. Weekends pack the narrow streets, and the council runs quiet shopping hours on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Worth knowing
- Book Bath for late November or early December, since the market ends on 13 December 2026.
- Use public transport, as the market streets close to traffic every day.
Quick answers about Bath
When is the Bath Christmas market in 2026?
Bath Christmas Market runs from 26 November to 13 December 2026 in the streets around Bath Abbey.
Is Bath a good place to stay?
Bath suits a weekend of Christmas shopping in a small Georgian city, with chalets spread through the streets around the Abbey from 26 November to 13 December 2026. The Roman Baths and the Abbey sit at the centre of the market.