The magic of Christmas

Meet
Santa

Santa will be visiting the market, make sure you come and see him.

Meet Santa at Southampton Chritsmas Market

Welcome to

Southampton
Christmas Market

S&D Leisure are delighted to welcome you to the enchanting world of Southampton Christmas Market, an exciting mix of entertainment, food, drink, and shopping.

Step into Christmas with our festive wonderland. Soak up the atmosphere as you browse an array of traditional wooden chalets featuring unique crafts and gifts to deliciously tempting food and drink. With something for all the family this festive wonderland is a must-visit destination during the holiday season.

Southampton Christmas Market also features a variety of thrilling rides and attractions. Get onboard the vintage carousel, see a bird’s eye view from the UK’s tallest Ferris wheel, or test your nerve on the thrilling AtmosFear whirling riders up to 80ft into the sky.

For little ones, take a trip into the Christmas Fun House with smaller children’s rides and visit Santa’s Workshop on the southern side of the Bargate.

An amazing
Light Spectacular

New for 2023

S&D Leisure will be bringing an amazing new light show to the Southampton Christmas Market.

An impressive light projection show will illuminate the historic Bargate every evening from 17 November to Christmas Eve.

Make sure you don’t miss the impressive display running every 30 minutes, between 5pm and 9:30pm each night.

Give back this
Christmas

Helping local people in crisis

Help us help local people, donate food this Christmas

Food banks are one of the most popular ways to donate food to people in need and one of the most relied-upon charity services.

S & D Leisure are delighted to be supporting Southampton City Mission as our nominated charity for the 2023 Southampton Christmas Market

Please donate to the food bank & bring items with you to the Christmas Market collection point.

Southampton Christmas Market promises an unforgettable experience, so wrap up warm, bring your loved ones, and enjoy a magical time here in the heart of Southampton.

Southampton Christmas Market
Open daily 10.00 -22.00*

Thursday 16 November 2023 to Tuesday 2 January 2024

*Closed Christmas Day

Above Bar St & Guildhall Square, Southampton SO14 7FP

See you soon