Illustration of a family sharing roasted chestnuts and warm mugs at a Christmas market table in falling snow (St Michael's Manor Hotel Christmas Artisan Market)
Christmas Markets

St Michael's Manor Hotel Christmas Artisan Market

Visitors can browse 25 artisan stalls offering gifts for the holiday season alongside an open bar and seating area. Admission includes a complimentary mulled wine, a mince pie, and an entry into the evening raffle. An auction for a luxury overnight bed and breakfast stay takes place during the market, with proceeds supporting mental health and suicide prevention.

Thu, Nov 26, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Food & Drink

Each paid ticket includes one mulled wine and one mince pie, and a bar is available.

Parking

Hotel parking is limited; Christopher Place and Verulamium car parks are a short walk away.

Location

St Michael's Manor Hotel · Fishpool Street, St Albans, AL3 4RY Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Christmas gift shoppers and supporters of local charity

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Use hotel parking only if spaces are available; they are limited, while Christopher Place and Verulamium car park are short-walk alternatives.
  • Enter through the main doors on Fishpool Street, the stated public entrance for the market.
  • Allow time to walk from either alternative car park, as both are described as a short walk from the hotel.
  • Arrive before 8:30pm if you want to catch the auction of the luxury overnight bed-and-breakfast stay.
  • Choose a paid ticket to receive the included mulled wine, mince pie and raffle entry; children under 16 attend free.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children under 16 enter free.
  • The market is an evening session.
  • Newsletter subscribers can hear first when tickets are released.
  • Every paid ticket includes entry into the raffle.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the market suitable for children?

All ages are welcome, and children under 16 can attend free.

Should I book a ticket in advance?

Tickets go on sale from September; sign up for the organizer’s newsletter to hear when they are released.

What can I browse at the market?

There are 25 artisan stalls with gifts for Christmas.

What food and drink are included?

Each ticket includes mulled wine and a mince pie. A bar and seating area are also available.

What happens with the raffle and auction proceeds?

Raffle and auction proceeds support The Ollie Foundation, which works on mental health and suicide prevention. The auction is for an overnight bed-and-breakfast stay.

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