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Christmas Market

Bath Christmas Market

Bath Abbey and Abbey Churchyard, Bath, UK

80Dad Score
26 Nov to 13 Dec 2026Annual, late November to mid-December

Free, central and easy to wander together, docked a little for weather exposure and weekend crowds.

How the Dad Score breaks down

Scored September 2026
Together time18/20
150+ chalets to wander and pick gifts from, side by side.
Low faff15/20
5-10 min walk from Bath Spa Station, but weekends draw big crowds.
Value18/20
Free to enter, with over 150 chalets to browse before you spend a penny.
Age span16/20
Choirs, carol singers and treats work for toddlers and tweens alike.
Weatherproof13/20
Entirely outdoor stalls across the streets; rain just means brollies.

Editorial, never paid. How the Dad Score works

Best age2-12
PriceFree
CityBath
TypeChristmas Market

Over 150 twinkling chalets fill the Georgian streets around Bath Abbey and Abbey Churchyard from 26 November to 13 December 2026. You wander together past stalls selling handmade gifts and festive food, with choirs and street performers along the way. Open daily, with longer hours Thursday to Saturday.

Why it works for a dad and child

You walk the stalls side by side, picking gifts, sharing mulled wine and hot chocolate, and stopping for the choirs and carol singers together rather than one of you watching the other.

When is Bath Christmas Market?

Bath Christmas Market runs 26 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 in Bath, UK.

Is Bath Christmas Market worth it with kids?

girl.dad gives Bath Christmas Market a Dad Score of 80/100. Free, central and easy to wander together, docked a little for weather exposure and weekend crowds.

What should we plan for at Bath Christmas Market?

It is a christmas market event at Bath Abbey and Abbey Churchyard in Bath. Best age on the listing is 2-12, and entry is free.

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