About this Event

Set in the historic and picturesque Rochester Castle gardens, overlooked by Rochester’s 12th Century Norman Keep, market visitors can enjoy a selection of festive food and drink including mulled wine, hot chocolate with Baileys and roasted chestnuts as they browse stalls for unique gift ideas and unusual stocking fillers in the Rochester Christmas Market!

Wander the Bavarian food village or visit the funfair. There will also be live performers keeping you entertained.

There is even a guaranteed snowfall, all framed by Rochester’s fairy tale cathedral and castle.

Join in with the festivities at Rochester Christmas Market for a fun Christmas!

Features of the market include:

• Magical festive atmosphere with live music
• Luxury and unique gifts throughout the market.
• Bavarian Village and Craft Fair.
• Tasty treats from local producers.
• Easy access to historic Rochester High Street with its eclectic mix of independent retailers, eateries and period architecture.
• A step back in time to a Victorian Christmas to meet some of Dickens’ heroes and villains (Dickensian Christmas festival 5 and 6 December).

The Christmas Market returns this year on: 

• Saturday and Sunday, 27 and 28 November, from 10am to 6pm
• Friday, 3 December from 12pm (noon) until 8pm
• Saturday and Sunday, 4 and 5 December, from 10am until 7pm
• Friday, 10 December from 12pm (noon) until 8pm
• Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 December, from 10am until 6pm

Parking and transport information for visitors to the market

Keeping you safe

Keeping our staff and visitors safe is paramount. Therefore we have ensured our events adhere to the current government advice, including regular enhanced cleaning. However, we ask you take notice of the following:

• If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please do not come to the event and follow government guidelines
• As this event is outside, face coverings are optional, however please respect those wearing them,
• Wash your hands regularly – hand sanitiser stations will be available at this event.

Entry Price

Free Entry to the Rochester Christmas Market. Normal admission fees apply for entry to the castle keep.

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From: 27 November 2021 10:00 To : 12 December 2021 18:00
Location: Rochester Castle Gardens, Castle Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SW
Cost: FREE