Kingston Christmas Market
Visitors can wander beneath twinkling fairy lights to browse stalls filled with festive gifts and stocking fillers. The market offers a wide variety of food and drink, from Dutch pancakes and continental bratwurst to hog roasts and mulled wine. Entertainment is centered at the Pyramid Bar Stage with live choirs and local bands, alongside a vintage carousel.
What to Expect
European-style festive market with street food, music, and a vintage carousel.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Kingston-upon-Thames
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Keston Events
Food & Drink
Food includes continental bratwurst, hog roasts and street food from around the globe, with mulled wine to drink.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Festive shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission to the market; tickets are required for some attractions and rides.
- Hours: Market stalls: Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 6pm; Thursday to Saturday 10am to 8pm; Christmas Eve and Boxing Day 10am to 6pm. Bar, food and entertainment: Monday to Wednesday 10am to 9pm; Thursday to Saturday 10am to 10pm; Sunday, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day 10am to 8pm.
- Parking: Several town-centre car parks are listed, including their postcodes. Disabled parking spaces are listed for each; blue badge holders park free at the listed car parks except Thameside, which has no disabled spaces.
- Accessibility: Located on brick tile paving, with staff available in red fleeces to provide ramps for stall access.
- Pets: Dogs are permitted on a lead; assistance dogs are welcome. The market may be unsuitable for dogs when busy, especially at weekends.
Tips & Advice
- Take public transport if you can, because roads around Kingston get particularly busy over Christmas and the market is a short walk from Kingston station.
- Bring a bank card, because most traders take both cash and card but card payments are preferred across the market.
- Pack an umbrella on wet days, because the whole market is in the open air and there are only a few covered seating areas.
- Ask a staff member in a red Kingston Christmas Market fleece for a ramp if you need step-free access to one of the stalls.
- Think twice about bringing a dog at weekends, when the market gets very busy and may not suit dogs, and keep any dog on a lead.
Special Events & Promotions
- The market hosts a popular open-mic night.
- Crowne Plaza Kingston Tower offers 20% off its best available rate with breakfast for market visitors.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, but dogs must stay on a lead at all times. The market gets very busy, especially at weekends, so it may not suit dogs then. Assistance dogs are welcome.
What happens if it rains?
The whole market is outdoors, so bring an umbrella. There is some covered seating in the Ancient Market Place. In particularly bad weather the market may close, and updates go out on its social media.
Where are the toilets?
Temporary event toilets, including disabled facilities, are in the grounds of All Saints Church just off Clarence Street. There are also accessible toilets in the Bentalls Centre and at O'Neill's on Eden Street, each about two minutes' walk away.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. Most traders take both cash and card, but card is preferred. There are cash points around the Ancient Market Place.
How do I walk there from Kingston station?
It's about a 7 to 8 minute walk. Go down Fife Road, turn left by the Bentalls Centre, then right onto Clarence Street by Hema. Take a left just before the big Christmas tree and you'll see the vintage carousel, with the market just beyond it.
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