Christmas markets · Cambridge
Cambridge Christmas Market 2026: dates, opening times and tips
Cambridge's Christmas market is part of Christmas in Cambridge on Parker's Piece (CB1 1NA), 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Entry is free; the ice rink, curling and rides are ticketed. Opening hours: until 18 December Mon–Thu 11.30am–10pm, Fri 11.30am–11pm, Sat 10am–11pm, Sun 10am–10pm; from 19 December Sun–Thu 10am–10pm, Fri and Sat 10am–11pm. It is a 15-minute walk from Cambridge station.
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- Christmas in Cambridge2026: 13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027Free entry; rink and rides ticketed.
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Christmas fair on Parker's Piece with rides, food and a market.
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- Festive village on Parker's Piece
- Open-air ice rink
- Big wheel and rides
- Wooden market chalets and street food
Cambridge's one big Christmas event — a family evening rather than a craft market.
- 2026
- 13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
- Cost
- Free entry; rink and rides ticketed.
Getting there and parking
- Parker's Piece is a 15-minute walk from Cambridge station, on the edge of the city centre.
Worth knowing
- Opening hours 2026: 13 Nov–18 Dec Mon–Thu 11.30am–10pm, Fri 11.30am–11pm, Sat 10am–11pm, Sun 10am–10pm; 19 Dec–3 Jan Sun–Thu 10am–10pm, Fri and Sat 10am–11pm.
- Entry to the village is free; ice skating and curling are booked in advance and sell out — book ahead.
Questions
When does the Cambridge Christmas market 2026 open and close?
2026 dates: 13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027.
What are the Cambridge Christmas market opening hours?
Opening hours 2026: 13 Nov–18 Dec Mon–Thu 11.30am–10pm, Fri 11.30am–11pm, Sat 10am–11pm, Sun 10am–10pm; 19 Dec–3 Jan Sun–Thu 10am–10pm, Fri and Sat 10am–11pm. Hours can change, so check the organiser's site before you go.
Is the Cambridge Christmas market free to enter?
Free entry; rink and rides ticketed.
How do I get to the Cambridge Christmas market?
Parker's Piece is a 15-minute walk from Cambridge station, on the edge of the city centre.