Shopping, Sweets And Sights: Cambridge's Top 7 Christmas Markets This Year
As the holidays draw near, Cambridge becomes a dazzling winter wonderland with twinkling lights and joyous decorations.?Visiting the colourful Christmas markets dotted around the city is one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit.?
In this post, we'll guide you through each of the top seven Cambridge Christmas markets for 2023.
Cambridge's Christmas Extravaganza: Unveiling The Top 7 Markets Of The Season
There are plenty of festive Christmas markets in Cambridge this year, which is fortunate because nothing compares to a good one!?Cambridge's Christmas this year will be unlike any other, with more than seven local markets that break records taking place on various city streets, in churches, science parks, shopping malls, and even ice rinks!
Pick one, two, or all seven?Cambridge events to attend this year.?
1. Grand Arcade
In anticipation of the Cambridge City Center Christmas Lights Switch-On, there will be an afternoon of festivities and support for the local artistic community at the Grand Arcade in the city centre.
The Grand Arcade's Main Atrium, located on the ground floor, will host the market and performances.
Location: Grand Arcade, St Andrews St
Date: Sunday, 19th November, 2023
Time: 12 To 4.30 PM
2. Mill Road Winter Fair
Every year, the Mill Road Winter Fair, unquestionably one of the most exciting events in Cambridge, takes over the entire Mill Road in Cambridge City Centre.?Visitors enjoy a day of shopping, delectable food and drink, and lively entertainment.
In addition to many other exciting locations, it will feature the Milton Road Cemetery, Ditchburn Gardens, Cambridge Mosque, Mill Road Baptist Church, and much more in Cambridge City Center.?
The Winter Fair will open at 10:30 a.m. and the roads will close at nine o'clock.?
The fair will end at 4:15 p.m., and at 5:30 p.m., the roads will fully open.
Location: Mill Road
Date: Saturday, 2nd December, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM to 4:15 PM
3. Cambridge Ice Arena
This Christmas market, located at Cambridge Ice Arena on Newmarket Road, promises a ton of food, drink, craft and toy vendors along with lots of entertainment, including the Steve Bolan Big Band playing holiday favourites while you skate!
A professional ice dance coach will be offering optional ice dance lessons during the Market.?Ice skating performances will also be available for viewing, and there will be an exciting hockey match, too.
Location: Newmarket Road
Date: Saturday, 9th December, 2023
Time: 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4. Museum Of Cambridge
Spend a weekend soaking up the festive atmosphere at the Made in Cambridge Christmas Market, where you can peruse locally made goods made by skilled craftspeople in Cambridgeshire.?
This lively market honours distinctive, locally produced talent.?Join the Museum of Cambridge for a fun-filled weekend featuring local talent and artistic expression at this totally free market.?Shop, visit, or peruse the incredible food and abundance of gifts.
Location: The Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street.
Date: Friday, 24th November to Sunday 26th November, 2023
Time:
Friday, 24th November 12 PM ¨C 5 PM
Saturday, 25th November 10 AM ¨C 5 PM
Sunday, 26th November, 10 AM ¨C 4 PM
5. Christmas At Green Street
Find the hidden gem in the centre of Cambridge for your holiday shopping.?Come enjoy a very special weekend of offers on Green Street!?
This Christmas Market, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature all of the well-known stores and eateries along the main thoroughfare in central Cambridge that connects Trinity Street and St. John's Street.
Location: Green St?
Date: Friday, 24th November To Sunday, 26th November, 2023
Time: 10 AM to 5 PM
6.?Eddington Festive Market
This Christmas, Eddington Square will come to life with a variety of bespoke arts and crafts from local, independent merchants that will make the ideal presents.?This event will kick off your holiday celebrations in style with hearty food and drinks, festive entertainment, and traditional family fun.?
With free tea and coffee from Brew and music from Get Gospel to set the mood, the event's main goal is to unite the local community.
Location:?Eddington Festive Market
Date:?Friday, 24th November - Sunday, 26th November
Time:
Friday: 4 PM to 9 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 9 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
7.?Alliance Fran?aise Christmas Market
Before Christmas, explore a world of festive delights with the Alliance Fran?aise! Explore their countless exquisite booths offering a wide range of items such as jewellery, ceramics, candles, gift ideas, francophone world products, and more.?
There will also be a children's area, games, hot chocolate, cakes, and cr¨ºpes.?Adults will pay ?2 at the door for the market, while children will only pay 50p.
Location:?1 Red Cross Lane
Date: Saturday, 9th December
Time: 3PM to 5:30 PM
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