The Folkestone Festive Marketplace returns to Folkestone Harbour Arm, where the harbour's fisherman huts are transformed into boutique shops selling locally made gifts, crafts and seasonal treats, with plenty of street food and drink on offer too. The festive fun includes the Christmas Lights Switch-On, The Harbour Grotto, festive films on the Harbour Screen and carols in the station.

Price
Free entry. Grotto visits, food and drink are paid extras.

Opening Times
13th November to 24th December 2026
13th November: 4pm to 8pm (Christmas Lights Switch-On at 7pm)
Fridays & Saturdays: 11am to 7pm
Sundays: 11am to 6pm
21st to 24th December: 11am to 6pm.

Good To Know
The festively decorated tractors of the Christmas Tractor Run finish at the marketplace on 19th December. After Christmas, Chrimbo Limbo brings street food and films to the harbour from 26th December to 3rd January, 11am-4pm.

📍 Folkestone Harbour Arm Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for Folkestone Harbour Arm for more visitor info.

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Picture Credit: © Folkestone Harbour Seafront Development Co.

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