Mentioned in the Domesday book and located in the heart of Faversham’s historic town centre, with its stilted Guildhall, town pump and medieval buildings as a backdrop, we are very proud of our market and its status as the oldest market in Kent.
Faversham’s Charter Market runs on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays every week, selling a range of local produce, household items, plants, collectibles and other interesting bits and pieces. We also have two monthly markets – Best of Faversham Arts, Crafts and Food Market, held on the first and third Saturday of the month, and Faversham Antiques and Vintage Market held on the first Sunday of every month.
Markets take place in the Market Place and Court Street
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During the weekend of 12-14th December visitors can enjoy Faversham Christmas Markets Weekend, taking place in the town’s picturesque Market Place across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
On Friday, there’s Festive Food Friday, with a host of traders selling delicious food, drink and festive produce. On Saturday the town centre will be home to our Christmas Charter Market along with Best of Faversham artisan market – the perfect place to find Christmas decorations, presents and goodies. On Sunday, visitors can wrap up their festive shopping at the Christmas Gift Market, where there will be plenty of opportunities for last minute Christmas shopping.
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Faversham is a charming market town surrounded by Kent’s beautiful countryside and located by the marshes of Faversham Creek. Famous for its picturesque buildings and historic Market Place, Faversham town centre is a lovely place to visit, where everything is on your doorstep.
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The first weekend of the month is the perfect time to Faversham. Visitors will be treated to a double-market on Saturday with both our traditional Charter Market as well as our artisan Best of Faversham Market trading in the Market Place.
On Sunday, Faversham Antiques Market comes to town and the Market Place and Court Street will be packed with traders selling antiques, decorative items, collectibles and lots of other lovely stuff for your home.
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There’s so much happening at Faversham Markets, it can be hard to keep a track of what’s taking place and when.
To make life easy for you, we’ve created a handy calendar so you won’t ever miss another event or market.
Click here for a month by month breakdown of markets and events for the rest of 2025 as well as a calendar for the whole of 2026.
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
The market varies during the three days with a variety of stalls offering household essentials, clothes, trinkets, fresh plants and flowers, fruit and vegetables, with many local food producers in evidence, particularly on Saturdays.
More Market InfoFirst & third Saturday of the month
Faversham is renowned for the range and quality of its food and drink products and boasts a growing industry of locally made arts and crafts. Now you can enjoy a selection of them all in one place at the Best of Faversham Market. Come and discover traditional, local shopping at its best.
More Market InfoFirst Sunday of the month
Faversham is becoming renowned as a centre for antiques and vintage. Faversham Antiques & Decorative Market is held in Market Place and Court Street. It takes place on the first Sunday of every month, except September when the Hop Festival is on.
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Date: 29th November 2025
Christmas Lights Switch On
5pm - Faversham Market Place
Watch Faversham’s picturesque streets light up with colourful Christmas illuminations.
Gather in the Market Place for carol singing and festive music.
Look out for a visit from Father Christmas.
Festive Night Market
4-8pm - Preston Street
Kick off Christmas by shopping and feasting your way through Preston Street’s night market.
Treat yourself to seasonal street food and browse craft stalls for perfect Christmas gift shopping.
Plenty of festive entertainment with carol singing and family fun.
Contact: tourism@favershamtowncouncil.gov.uk
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Date: 12-14th December 2025
Christmas Markets in Faversham, Kent
12-14th December - in Market Place & Court Street
Shop for Christmas in beautiful Faversham
Three days of Faversham Market festiveness, featuring your favourite stallholders from across all three Faversham Markets.
The perfect place to pick up a unique Christmas gift, festive produce or Christmas cards and accessories.
For that seasonal feeling, there will be Christmas carols, festive music and a visit from the Happy Endings donkeys.
- Savour delicious treats on Festive Food Friday.
- Discover the Bumper Charter Market and Best of Faversham artisan market on Saturday – perfect for unique, locally-made gifts.
- Wrap up your festive shopping at the Christmas Gift Market on Sunday.
Make Magical Memories in Faversham
Visit Faversham for a nostalgic, charming, family-friendly Christmas.
Contact: info@favershammarket.org
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