Rochester Christmas Market returns to the spectacular Rochester Castle Gardens over three festive weekends, with over 120 stalls selling locally produced and sustainable gifts, clothing, homeware, and artisan goods and food. Enjoy festive food and drink in the Bavarian Village, live entertainment on the bandstand, and a family funfair, all beneath the walls of the Norman castle. On 5th & 6th December, the Dickensian Christmas Festival also fills Rochester with carol singers, bell ringers, costumed parades and street theatre.

Price
Free entry – funfair rides and some attractions will incur fees.

Opening Times
27th November to 13th December 2026
Friday: 12Noon to 9pm
Saturday: 10am to 9pm
Sunday: 10am to 6pm.
Note: Dickens Christmas Festival in on on the 5th and 6th December

Quiet Shopping Time
No music, fair sounds or bangs, with reduced capacity in a daytime setting.
27th November: 12Noon to 3pm
29th November: 10am to 11.30am
4th & 11th December: 12Noon to 3pm
13th December: 10am to 11.30am.

Dogs
Dogs are welcome on a lead. Please note the market can get very busy and may not suit all pets.

📍 Rochester Castle Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for Rochester Castle for more visitor info.

Good To Know
Parking in the centre of Rochester is limited, so public transport is encouraged – Rochester train station - 5 minutes.

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Picture Credit: © Visit Medway/Medway Council.

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