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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 Cambridge

    Christmas fair on Parker's Piece with rides, food and a market.

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    What's there

    • 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.
    Parker's Piece, CambridgeOfficial site

Questions

When does the Cambridge Christmas market 2026 open and close?

2026 dates: Christmas in Cambridge: 13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027.

What are the Cambridge Christmas market opening hours?

Christmas in Cambridge: 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?

Christmas in Cambridge: Free entry; rink and rides ticketed.

How do I get to the Cambridge Christmas market?

Christmas in Cambridge: Parker's Piece is a 15-minute walk from Cambridge station, on the edge of the city centre.

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