The 12 days of Christmas has started with the countdown to the Wells Christmas Market.

December is here, and everyone is eagerly anticipating Christmas, especially in Wells, where the beloved festive market returns for one big day on Saturday, 14 December 2024, from 9am to 3pm in the Market Place and at the Bishop’s Palace Green.

It will not be long until over 100 stalls fill the medieval Market Place and Bishop’s Palace Green in this famous city, offering an array of unique and handmade goods, and festive food and drink.

The market will be officially opened by Lead Member for Communities, Housing and Culture, Cllr Federica Smith-Roberts, and Wells Town Crier, Len Sweales, who will gather beneath the Bishop’s Eye at 11am.

Visitors are reminded that there are limited parking spaces available in the city. Wells is serviced by many bus routes and the £2 fare cap for any single journey is in place until 31 December 2024, making public transport a cheap and stress-free way to get to Wells.

Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture and, Equalities and Diversity, Cllr Federica Smith-Roberts said

I’m excited to open the Christmas market and welcome everyone to our beautiful city.

I am proud to support small and local businesses, and the market is a perfect opportunity to shop local this Christmas.

This season is special for spending time with loved ones, and the market is a magical where we hope the market’s festive spirit creates lasting memories.

See you there!

The event is organised by the Somerset Council’s Mendip Markets team, who are dedicated to delivering a successful event and invites residents and visitors to join the festivities, enjoy the ‘Christmas in Wells’ magic, and support stall holders at this important trading time.

Stay updated with the latest market news by following @WellsChristmasMarket on Facebook and Instagram, or visit the Council’s Wells Christmas Market page.

Wells Christmas Market on the Bishop's Palace Green in 2023.

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December 9, 2024

Anna

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