You can’t help but be captivated by a Christmas market – all those tastes, aromas and inspirational gift ideas, just waiting to be explored. Here’s a rundown of Hampshire’s best.
11th November
PORTSMOUTH INDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET
This year, Portsmouth's indoor festive market will take at St Mary's Church in Fratton. But there will still be over 100 stalls on site to find that perfect gift or to try some festive fare.eventbrite.co.uk
11th November - 31st December
GUNWHARF QUAYS CHRISTMAS VILLAGE, PORTSMOUTH
Gunwharf Quays shopping plaza in Portsmouth will be transformed into a gifting wonderland with stalls, games and themed bars. New for this year are two Bavarian-style curling lanes, giving first timers a chance to dabble in the popular Winter Olympic sport.
gunwharf-quays.com/christmas-village-2023
16th November - 2nd January
SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTMAS MARKET
More than 30 traders will have stalls at the market in Above Bar Street and Guildhall Square, selling a huge range of products including scented candles and soaps to chutneys, cheeses, and sweets.
southamptonchristmasmarket.co.uk
READ MORE: Southampton Christmas Market 2023: A guide to the event
17th November - 21st December
WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS MARKET
Admission to the market on the cathedral grounds is free and there will be a great number of options for food and drink such as mulled wine, bratwurst, mince pies and stollen.
winchester-cathedral.org.uk
23rd - 25th November
HAWK CONSERVANCY TRUST CHRISTMAS MARKET
Around 60 local businesses will be attending selling all sorts of items such as Christmas decorations, handcrafted treats, beautiful homeware and much more.
https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/events/christmas-market
2nd - 3rd December
MILESTONES CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Milestones Christmas Market will take place at the museum in Basingstoke and represents an opportunity for people to find some unique crafts and gifts.
www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk
9th - 10th December
PETERSFIELD CHRISTMAS MARKET
In the town centre, there will be Christmas music live on stage in The Square, plenty of family entertainment, lit-up tractors from the Petersfield Charity Tractor Run and loads of stalls to satisfy your Christmas shopping needs.
petersfieldfest.com
