Free festive market with gift stalls for last-minute presents and a seasonal food court in Civic Close.
The St Albans Festive Market returns to Civic Close from Wednesday 9 December to Sunday 13 December, running for five days in the heart of the city. It's just off St Peter's Street, so it's easy to reach if you're already in town for your usual shopping.
The market is built around two things: gifts and food. The gift stalls are where you'll find the bulk of it — things for last-minute presents, thoughtful treats, and stocking fillers. It's the kind of place you can drift through when you've still got a few names left on your list and aren't entirely sure what to get them. Beside the stalls is a festive food court serving seasonal favourites, and they're not just sticking to the Christmas menu, so there's plenty on there that doesn't have a cinnamon stick in it.
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Because it runs across five days, you've got a fair bit of leeway on when to turn up. From Wednesday to Saturday, it's open from 12:00 until 21:00, which is handy if you want to head over after work and take your time without rushing. Sunday is a shorter run, open 12:00 to 17:00, so that's the day to aim for if you're planning a proper afternoon of it. Entry is free, so you can just pop in and out as you like. If you're still sorting out your Christmas shopping, it's a good spot to tick a few things off the list in one go.
