Faversham Christmas Markets – 11-13 December 2026

A weekend of Christmas shopping and festive fun in Faversham, Kent
11-13th December 2026

Christmas shopping in Kent

Faversham Christmas Market Weekend is taking place from the 11th to the 13th December and it’s the perfect opportunity to pick up some fabulous Christmas gifts, decorations or produce.

There will be a wide selection of market traders across all three days, including many stalls from our Best of Faversham, Faversham Charter and Faversham Antiques markets. So, if you’re looking for regional fresh produce, locally made arts and crafts or an unusual antique or vintage item – this is the perfect time to visit!

Festive Food Friday: discover fine cheeses to delicious stollen; mulled cider to Brussels sprouts – the best of festive food and drink from Faversham and beyond.
Charter Market at Christmas on Saturday: Faversham town centre will be packed with your favourite stalls, laden with Christmas goodies. The perfect opportunity to stock up on Christmas produce, gifts and decorations.
Victorian Gift Fair on Sunday: enjoy Punch & Judy, East Kent Pipes & Drums and Victorian re-enactors while browsing the stalls for your Christmas shopping. The perfect way to spend a day with family and friends before Christmas.
Faversham Christmas Markets wouldn’t be the same without a visit from the Happy Endings donkeys. Be sure to pop to their stall and enjoy a cuddle with these cheeky chappies!

Delicious food and drink

If you’re looking to buy food and drink as Christmas gifts, or for something special to enjoy over the festive season, then you’ll be spoilt for choice at our Christmas Markets. There will be a great selection of fresh produce including local meat, fruit, veg, cakes, bread and savouries. You’ll also be able shop for chocolates, preserves and sauces or for locally produced cider and beer.

You’ll also find stalls selling pet food and accessories as well as household goods, for all those essential purchases.

Great gift ideas

Many of our stallholders will be selling items which are perfect for unusual, unique and beautiful gifts. Such as hand printed cards, prints, illustrations and photos – many of local scenes. There will also be a terrific selection of hand crafted jewellery, glassware, ceramics and ornaments.

Some of our antiques market traders will also be attending the market selling jewellery, vintage books, ceramics and collectibles. These are a great idea for an unique and usual gift – and a sustainable approach to Christmas gift-buying too.

You’ll be able to find clothing and accessories at the markets, including knitted hats and scarves, tartan accessories as well as beautiful bags.

Plants are also a great idea for a present and we’ll have the usual beautiful display of plants under the Guildhall along with stalls selling flowers, wreaths and garlands. There will also be stalls selling soaps, candles, room diffusers and toiletries, perfect for Christmas present ideas!

Beautiful Faversham

Faversham’s historic Market Place and town centre is packed full of independent shops and cafes and a lovely place to come Christmas shopping. So make sure you pop into our local businesses when you’re visiting the markets. Why not treat yourself to delicious lunch or afternoon tea too!

Further information

The Markets will be taking place from 9am and finished by 4pm each day.

For details of where to park visit

https://swale.gov.uk/parking-and-streets/car-parks/find-a-car-park?area=faversham&next1=