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SUN29NOV

Wantage Christmas Artisan Market

Sunday 29 November · 11:00 to 15:00In 44 daysMarkets
Wantage Town Council

About

Wantage’s Christmas Artisan Market fills the Market Place on Sunday 29 November 2026, from 11am to 3pm, with over 50 stalls of festive food and drink, unique gifts and handmade treats.

What happens

  • Over 50 stalls of festive food and drink, gifts and handmade treats.
  • Free children’s activities, including face painting and balloon twisting.
  • A grotto where children can meet Father Christmas and receive a gift.
  • Local bands and choirs performing through the day.

Wantage Town Council lists it as one of the town’s three main annual events.

Getting there and parking

The market is in the Market Place in the town centre. The organisers haven’t published road closure or parking details for 2026; the district council runs the town’s car parks (see the link).

Food and drink nearby

Within about a 10-minute walk.

Taking part

Wantage Town Council runs the town’s markets; traders can find its contact details on the markets page.

Questions

When is the Christmas Artisan Market?

Sunday 29 November 2026, 11am to 3pm.

Where is it?

Wantage Market Place.

How many stalls are there?

Over 50, selling festive food and drink, gifts and handmade treats.

Is there anything for children?

Yes: free face painting and balloon twisting, and a grotto where children can meet Father Christmas and receive a gift.

Is there entertainment?

Yes, local bands and choirs perform through the day.

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