One day only · Saturday 19 December 2026
A whole lot of Christmas magic.
A proper festive day out in Essex. Explore more than 50 stalls, meet Father Christmas, enjoy the funfair, tuck into street food and stay for music and evening DJs.
Free admission for everyone. Santa visits and funfair rides are individually charged.
- Saturday 2026
- 19 December
- Christmas market stalls
- 10am–6pm
- Food and evening DJs
- Until 9pm
- All welcome
- Free entry
✦ 50+ stalls and food trucks Santa and funfair rides Live bands and evening DJs ✦
A Christmas day out for everyone
More than a market. Make a day of it.
For one special Saturday, Battlesbridge Antiques Centre becomes a festive destination for shopping, family fun, great food and live entertainment.
Explore a wonderful mix of artisan makers, craftspeople and vintage traders. Bring the children to meet Father Christmas and enjoy the rides. Then take a break in our covered eating marquee, grab something delicious from the food trucks and listen to local bands.
And when the market stalls close at 6pm, the celebrations don’t stop. Food and DJs continue until 9pm, with the licensed bar bringing even more festive atmosphere.
- Over 50 independent stalls and food trucks
- Plenty of parking across the site
- Free admission, with Santa visits and rides charged separately
Shop small.
Celebrate big.
Battlesbridge · Essex · 19 December
Something for everyone
What’s on at Battlesbridge?
Christmas treasures, festive food, music and activities for the whole family. There’s plenty to see and do, whether you’re stopping by for an hour or staying all day.
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50+ stalls and gifts
Shop independent artisan makers, handmade crafts, jewellery, decorations, stocking fillers and gifts with a difference.
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Vintage and antiques
Explore retro finds, antiques and collectables in a place well known for treasure-hunting and discovering something unusual.
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Meet Father Christmas
Father Christmas will be on site throughout the day. Bring the little ones to enjoy some festive magic. Visits are charged separately.
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Funfair and family fun
Keep young visitors entertained with funfair rides and other children’s attractions. Ride charges apply.
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Street food and treats
Discover food trucks, tempting street food and festive treats. Food service continues into the evening until 9pm.
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Covered seating and bar
Enjoy food and drinks in our dedicated marquee, with a fully licensed bar open during the day and evening.
Music, food and festive atmosphere
Come for the market.
Stay for the evening.
There’s entertainment throughout the day, with local bands performing while you shop. Later on, DJs take over and keep the music going into the evening.
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From 10am
Christmas market opens
Browse the stalls, meet Father Christmas, enjoy the fairground and grab a bite to eat.
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All day
Local bands and entertainment
Enjoy a festive soundtrack from local musicians alongside food, drinks and family attractions.
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After 6pm until 9pm
Food and evening DJs
The market stalls close at 6pm, but street food and DJ entertainment continue until 9pm.
The full music line-up and individual attraction details will be announced closer to the event.
Getting here
Plan your visit
We’ve made it easy to enjoy the day. There is plenty of parking available across the Battlesbridge Antiques Centre site.
Bring your friends and family, wrap up warm and make the most of one special Saturday filled with Christmas shopping, food and entertainment.
- When
- Saturday 19 December 2026
- Market hours
- 10:00am–6:00pm
- Evening food and DJs
- Continue until 9:00pm
- Where
- Battlesbridge Antiques Centre, Battlesbridge, Essex. Postcode to be confirmed.
- Admission and parking
- Free entry. Plenty of parking throughout the site. Santa visits and funfair rides cost extra.
- Licensed bar
- Open during the day and evening. Evening hours to be confirmed.
For independent businesses
Bring your stall to Battlesbridge
We’re bringing together over 50 stalls and food trucks for our one-off Christmas Market on Saturday 19 December.
We’re looking for quality independent traders to create a varied and interesting Christmas shopping experience. If you’re an artisan maker, vintage specialist, craft trader, gift retailer or food business, we’d love to hear from you.
- Artisan makers and crafts
- Christmas gifts and decorations
- Vintage and antiques
- Jewellery and accessories
- Food producers and sweet treats
- Street food and food trucks
Why trade with us?
- A dedicated one-day event just six days before Christmas
- Family attractions, Father Christmas and entertainment bringing visitors to the site
- Promotional activity for the event
- A distinctive venue with room for more than 50 stalls and food trucks
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is the market free to enter?
Yes. Admission to Battlesbridge Christmas Market is free. There are separate charges for visits to Father Christmas and funfair rides.
What time does the market open and close?
The Christmas market stalls are open from 10am until 6pm on Saturday 19 December 2026. Street food and DJ entertainment continue until 9pm.
Will Father Christmas be there?
Yes. Father Christmas will be on site throughout the day. Visits are charged separately; further details will be shared as they are confirmed.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is plenty of parking available across the Battlesbridge Antiques Centre site.
Can I stay for food and drinks?
Yes. There will be food trucks, a covered marquee seating area and a fully licensed bar. Food will continue until 9pm, alongside evening DJ entertainment.
How do I apply for a trader pitch?
The trader booking section on this page will connect to LocalStalls once prices and the event registration are finalised. Trader applications are not open yet.
Still have a question?
Send it here and we’ll reply by email.
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One day. A whole lot of Christmas magic.
Saturday 19 December 2026 · Free admission · Battlesbridge Antiques Centre, Essex