The 2025 Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is open from Friday 21st November to Monday 22nd December 2025. Booking in your free coach slot is imperative for your visit, it’s a great way to ensure a smooth arrival and departure for you and your passengers. Non-booked coaches will not be met, have a high chance of not having a space to stop, and will add to the heavily congested area.
Daily opening times are listed below:
Monday to Wednesday: 10.00am – 6.00pm
Thursday: 10.00am – 7.00pm
Friday and Saturday: 10.00am – 8.00pm
Sunday : 10.00am – 5.00pm
Arrival
You’ll need to book an arrival slot at the dedicated coach drop-off point, located at the Broadway SO23 9GH (near the Guildhall and King Alfred’s statue). You can book by emailing visits@winchester-cathedral.org.uk. One of our stewards will be expecting you, and you’ll find them in high-visibility clothing to meet your coach and escort your group to the Christmas Market, approximately a five-minute walk away. Please ensure that the coach moves away from Broadway as soon as all passengers have alighted.
Coach Parking
Please note there may be a fee for your parking.
Parking options are as follows:
– South Winchester Park and Ride, Hockley Link SO21 2FG. See also Map A.
12 x coach spaces– access via M3 Junction 11. £3.50 cash (coins only) or RingGo.
– Worthy Lane Coach Park SO23 7AB. Marked K on Map B. £7.30 cash (coins only) or RingGo
(code 42513).
Alternative Parking
– M3 Junction 10 Layby. SO23 8RA
– M3 Junction 11 Layby. SO21 1PL
– Sutton Scotney Services (A34) SO21 3JY. 3 x coach spaces, charges apply after 2 hours.
– Winchester Services (M3) SO21 1PP. Charges apply after 2 hours.
Departure Arrangements
The Broadway is the main bus route and coach drop-off point for the city and can quickly become congested, which affects all traffic in the city centre.
To ease congestion please ensure all members of your group are assembled in the Broadway before you call for your coach to collect you. The coach parks are only approximately ten minutes away.
Please brief your groups to take particular care at the Broadway due to the high volume of traffic, including buses and coaches manoeuvring in a crowded space.
Please board as quickly as possible.
Additional Cathedral Information
Normal Cathedral opening times are as follows:
Monday – Saturday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday: 12.30 – 3.00pm
During the Christmas Period there are times when due to services and other events the cathedral
has limited access for periods of time. You are strongly advised to check for any closures during
your visit by visiting the plan your visit page. Under ‘important information’ you’ll find our closure notices.
Contact us
We hope your group enjoy their visit to the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market. If you have
any questions please do not hesitate to contact us via the email or phone number below.
Visitor Welcome Team
visits@winchester-cathedral.org.uk
01962 857 275
Monday to Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm