Rochester Christmas Market
Fri 27 Nov
|Rochester Castle
Our largest Christmas event of the year down in the beautiful Rochester Castle, spanning over 3 weekends. FREE ENTRY 5th & 6th December (Dickensian Christmas Market)
Time & Location
27 Nov 2026, 12:00 – 21:00
Rochester Castle, Castle Hill, Rochester ME1 1SW, UK
About the event
Set in the spectacular Rochester Castle Gardens, with the impressive 11th-century Norman keep as a backdrop, the Rochester Christmas Market takes place over three consecutive weekends at the end of November and the beginning of December.
Attracting around 250,000 visitors from across Europe, the market is regarded as one of the UK’s premier festive events. With more than 120 stalls, it stands as Kent’s largest free-to-enter public Christmas market.
Market traders offer products and festive treats you won’t find on the High Street.
Explore locally produced and sustainable gifts, distinctive clothing and homeware, and a wide array of artisan goods and foods. This year’s Christmas Market truly has something for everyone, with special seasonal delights and unique gifts for all ages.
Let’s take a look at what’s in store this year:
Delicious food & drink – from freshly made donuts to indulgent Christmas Dinner wraps, plus mulled wine and hot chocolate!