Bristol Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Opening Times and Where to Park
Your guide to parking for Bristol Christmas Market in Broadmead this festive season.
Bristol Christmas Market Parking: Where to Park Near Broadmead
Book your Bristol Christmas Market parking before it's too late.
The Christmas market in Bristol brings more than 40 festive stalls, a heated bar and Santa visits to the heart of Bristol Shopping Quarter, and the streets around Broadmead and Cabot Circus get busier with every weekend in December.
Book your space before you set off and you'll drive straight to it, skip the hunt for a gap in a full car park, and spend your time on mulled wine and gift shopping instead.
Book Bristol Christmas Market Parking
Book Bristol Christmas Market parking before you set off, so you know exactly where you're heading on a busy December day.
Choose from spaces across Bristol at a price point that suits you, from driveways a short walk from Broadmead to car parks around the shopping quarter.
Extend your stay from the app if you decide to stay on for food and drinks after the stalls close.
Pay less than turning up on the day, with prices fixed when you book.
Park on a quieter street away from the queues into the busiest city centre car parks.
Bristol Christmas Market 2026: Dates and Opening Times
Bristol Christmas Market returns to Broadmead for 2026, with wooden chalets selling handmade gifts, decorations and seasonal food, plus a festive bar and family entertainment through December.
Dates: Friday 6 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026
Location: Broadmead, Bristol Shopping Quarter, BS1 1UX
Opening times: food stalls and the bar run 10am to 10pm, with the festive stalls closing earlier in the evening
Entry: free, with no ticket needed for the market itself
Last day: the market closes early on 23 December
The market sits a few minutes' walk from Cabot Circus and The Galleries, so it's easy to combine with a day of Christmas shopping across the city centre.
Getting to Bristol Christmas Market by Car
Bristol city centre is well connected by road, but traffic builds quickly on late-night shopping evenings and December weekends.
From the M4 and M5: take the M32 into the city centre, which ends close to Cabot Circus and Broadmead.
From the south: follow the A37 or A38 into the centre.
From the west: the A4 Portway runs along the river into the city.
Clean Air Zone: Bristol operates a Clean Air Zone in the city centre. Non-compliant cars pay £9 a day, so check your vehicle on the government checker before you travel.
Where to Park for Bristol Christmas Market
There's no dedicated parking for the market, so the best approach is to book a space nearby before you set off.
Park near Broadmead and The Galleries, the closest area to the market stalls and the main shopping streets.
Book a space around Old Market, a short walk east of Cabot Circus and handy for leaving the city centre traffic behind on the way home.
Reserve parking near the Bristol Hippodrome if you're combining the market with a Christmas show or an evening around the Centre.
Find parking near Temple Meads, around a 20 to 25-minute walk from Broadmead and well placed if you're meeting friends arriving by train.
Book parking at Bristol Parkway in north Bristol and take a short train into Temple Meads, which keeps you out of the busiest city centre roads altogether.
Getting to Bristol Christmas Market by Train and Bus
Bristol Temple Meads is the main station for the city centre, around a 20 to 25-minute walk from Broadmead, with direct services from London Paddington, Bath, Cardiff, Exeter and Birmingham. Local buses stop close to Broadmead, including at The Horsefair and Cabot Circus.
Bristol Christmas Market FAQs
When does Bristol Christmas Market start?
Bristol Christmas Market 2026 opens on Friday 6 November and runs until Wednesday 23 December 2026.
Where is Bristol Christmas Market?
The market is in Broadmead, at the heart of Bristol Shopping Quarter, postcode BS1 1UX. It's a few minutes' walk from Cabot Circus and The Galleries.
Does Bristol have a Christmas market?
Yes. Bristol Christmas Market sets up in Broadmead every year from early November until just before Christmas, with more than 40 stalls, a festive bar and family entertainment.
What time does Bristol Christmas Market close?
Food stalls and the bar stay open until 10pm, while the festive stalls close earlier in the evening. The market closes early on its final day, 23 December, so check the official website before planning a late visit.
Is Bristol Christmas Market at Cabot Circus?
The main market is in Broadmead rather than inside Cabot Circus, but the two are only a few minutes apart, so most visitors combine both in one trip.
Where is the best place to park for Bristol Christmas Market?
The streets and car parks around Broadmead and Old Market are the closest options. Booking a space in advance through JustPark means you know your price and where you're parking before you set off, which matters most on December weekends.
Live Near Broadmead? Earn Extra Income This Christmas
With shoppers and market visitors heading into Broadmead every day from November to Christmas, a spare driveway near the city centre is in steady demand.
Rent out your driveway with JustPark: it's free to list and you choose when your space is available.
Earn more on the busiest days: hosts near major venues and events earn on average 57% more annually.
Set a higher price for December weekends using scheduled pricing, then let it settle back down in the new year.
Make the Most of Christmas in Bristol
The best part of Bristol Christmas Market is wandering the stalls with a hot drink in hand, not circling Broadmead looking for a space.
Book your parking in advance, arrive relaxed and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
