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.
Food items urgently needed
Any festive foodie treats (chocolates, crisps, Christmas cakes or puddings, sweets) etc. 
plus the following larder items:
- Tinned Cold Meat (Ham, Spam, etc.)
- Coffee (Small Jars)
- Vegetarian, Vegan
- Tinned Veg
- UHT Milk
- Sugar
- Tinned Rice Pudding
- Tinned Sweetcorn
- Squash & Drinks
- Tinned Fruit
- Tinned Macaroni Cheese
- Tinned Hot Meat (Curry, Pies, Stew, etc.)
- Cook-In Sauces (Jars & Packets)
- Custard
- Jams & Spreads
- Hot Chocolate
- Noodles (Packets)
- Rice
- Tea
- Tinned Fish
- Tinned Kidney Beans & Pulses
- Tinned Spaghetti (In Tomato Sauce)
- Tinned Tomatoes
- Pet Food (Cats)
- Pet Food (Dogs)
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.
Christmas Market and Guildhall Opening times*
Monday – Wednesday Bargate & Above Bar (including bars, food outlets, & rides)
11am – 10pm
Monday – Wednesday Guildhall Square (rides & stalls)
11am – 9pm
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10am – 10pm
Sunday
11am – 7pm
Moose Bar and Alpine Bar  open until 11pm Friday and Saturday
Christmas Eve
10am – 7pm
New Year’s Eve
10am – 7pm
Closed – Christmas Day
Closed – New Years Day
*Please note these are the opening times for the bars/food & rides. Individual trade stalls may close earlier than advertised times.
Thursday 13th November 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026
Above Bar St & Guildhall Square, Southampton SO14 7FP
See you soon