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The lights are twinkling in the trees, the baubles are up and the Bristol Christmas Markets are in full swing. Yes, Christmas in Bristol is well and truly here! I love exploring my home town at Christmas and here are the top Christmas events in Bristol for 2025, to check out this holiday season.<\/p>\n

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Christmas in Bristol \u00a9 Heatheronhertravels.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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Bristol Christmas Market \u2013 Christmas in Bristol <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Christmas Markets in Bristol 2025<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not only Germany that has Christmas markets \u2013 we have plenty in Bristol too!<\/p>\n

1. Bristol Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

While walking through the Bristol Christmas Market<\/a> in the Broadmead shopping area, I was definitely feeling the festive spirit. <\/p>\n

At the centre of it all there\u2019s the J\u00e4ger Barn Bar, where the shoppers of Bristol were having a drink in the bubble Iglus and ski gondolas, amid the Christmas baubles and wooden carved figures of giants, elves and reindeer. From Thursday through Sundays, the bar will feature live music from local performers. <\/p>\n

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Christmas Market in Broadmead Bristol<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The 15 metre high big wheel offers stunning views over the Christmas Market. Look out for the Christmas Express kid\u2019s train ride and on Merchant Street is the Candy Factory Christmas themed escape room.<\/p>\n

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Bristol Christmas Market \u2013 Christmas in Bristol <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The wooden chalets selling food and gifts stretch towards the Cabot Circus shopping centre. The 35 market stalls are open from 7 November \u2013 23 December 2025 10am-7pm and the food stalls 10am \u2013 10pm.<\/p>\n

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You may also enjoy: Visiting the Christmas Market in Bath<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Bristol Christmas Market \u2013 Christmas in Bristol<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

But that\u2019s not all! There are plenty more seasonal markets around Bristol for you to enjoy.<\/p>\n

2. Castle Park Christmas Village<\/h2>\n

The Christmas Village in Castle Park<\/a> is centred around the historic St Peter\u2019s church, which will be illuminated with an evening light show. There are classic funfair rides, like Dodgems, Walzer and Balloon carousel, as well as activities like the rollerblading, curling and traditional fairground games.<\/p>\n

The Castle Park Christmas village will be open 28 Nov \u2013 19 Dec 2025, Mon \u2013 Fri 2pm \u2013 10pm and Sat & Sun 10am \u2013 10pm<\/p>\n

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Broadmead Christmas Market in Bristol<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

3. Corn Street Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

In the run up to Christmas, the outdoor markets along Corn Street will also take on a festive flavour. Enjoy the best of Bristol food, vintage and gifts, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 10 December 2025, then daily until Christmas eve.<\/p>\n

The regular street food markets also run Tuesday and Friday 11am \u2013 2.30pm and the Farmer\u2019s Market runs every other Wednesday 9.30am \u2013 2.30pm. More info: St Nicholas Market website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Corn Street Market \u2013 Christmas in Bristol <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

4. Millennium Square \u2013 Vintage Winter Wonderland<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a Vintage Winter Wonderland<\/a> with carousels and family friendly fairground rides in Bristol\u2019s Millennium Square, near the harbour side.<\/p>\n

The food stalls in Millennium Square sell everything from German Bratwurst and Cheesy Krakauer to Vegan street eats and hot Belgian waffles, so you won\u2019t be going hungry!<\/p>\n

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Millennium Square \u2013 Christmas in Bristol<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

While the kids are having fun on the rides, the adults can enjoy the ski themed Apr\u00e8s Bar. Mulled wine and cider will be flowing, with blankets to keep away the chills and live music on Thursdays and DJs at the weekend.<\/p>\n

The Vintage Winter Wonderland is open in Millennium Square from 28 November \u2013 28 December 2025.<\/p>\n

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Harbourside \u2013 Christmas in Bristol <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Christmas shopping in Bristol 2025<\/h2>\n

5. Christmas shopping in central Bristol<\/h2>\n

For shoppers working their way through the Christmas shopping list, the central Bristol shopping centres of Cabot Circus<\/a> ( check out the newly opened M&S) and Broadmead<\/a> will have most of your needs covered.<\/p>\n

In Broadmead, the Galleries shopping centre is hosting the Bristol Pop up Shop in The Galleries<\/a> 13 Nov \u2013 24 December 2025. It\u2019s open 7 days a week with gifts from 100 of Bristol\u2019s finest designers and makers \u2013 find it in the Galleries near Boswell\u2019s Cafe.<\/p>\n

I also enjoy shopping on Park Street, with its strings of lights, where there\u2019s a winning mix of upscale high street brands, independents and vintage. One of my favourites is Diana Porter<\/a><\/strong>, if you want to splash out on unique and hand made contemporary jewellery, for that special Christmas gift.<\/p>\n

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Cabots Circus \u2013 Christmas in Bristol <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

6. St Nicholas Market \u2013 Bristol\u2019s indie traders <\/h2>\n

The indoor St Nick\u2019s Market<\/a> is a great place to stock on unique gifts from Bristol\u2019s indie traders. In the run up to Christmas 2025 the indoor market will open Monday \u2013 Friday 9.30am \u2013 5pm, Saturday 9.30am \u2013 6pm and Sunday 10am \u2013 4pm with over 60 unique traders in the Exchange Hall, Glass Arcade and Covered Market.<\/p>\n

For 2025 there\u2019s also a Santa\u2019s Grotto just off the foyer of the Exchange Building. You can book your visit to meet Santa here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Exchange Hall at St Nicholas Market \u2013 Christmas in Bristol<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

7. Clifton Village \u2013 stylish boutiques and cafes<\/h2>\n

For atmosphere, you can\u2019t beat Clifton Village, where the elegant Georgian townhouses and stylish boutiques make for a charming atmosphere. There\u2019s plenty of opportunity to shop for that party frock or pair of sparkly heels, so look out for tempting Christmas displays in all the shop windows.<\/p>\n

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Clifton Village \u2013 Christmas in Bristol <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

A 50 ft Christmas tree towers impressively over the Mall Gardens, with Community Carol singing and the Clifton illuminations being turned on from 12 November 2025. Clifton Village is full of bars, cafes and restaurants, so it\u2019s a great place to meet friends for brunch or a festive drink.<\/p>\n

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Clifton Village \u2013 Christmas in Bristol <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Among my favourite places to get into the Christmas spirit are The Ivy<\/strong> with their festive menus (12 Nov \u2013 31 Dec 2025) or East Village Vegan Cafe<\/strong> to brunch while you shop.<\/p>\n

For 2025 some of the unique events include:<\/p>\n