Parking in Winchester Christmas Market

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The Winchester Christmas Market is one of the best Christmas Markets across Europe. The market is held outside Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest cathedrals in Europe. 

The Winchester Christmas Market takes place over the course of a month leading up to Christmas, and has a food court, crafts village, ice-skating rink, and a nativity scene, as well as more than 100 chalets to explore. It attracts more than 350,000 visitors every year, and has taken place since 2006. 

The Cathedral is a Grade I listed building and was consecrated in 1093. Much of the original building still survives to this day, including the crypt, transepts and the basic structure of the nave. Jane Austen is buried in the north aisle of the nave of Winchester Cathedral, and there is a memorial gravestone for her here also. 

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The Winchester City Council operates a number of car parks through the city centre, meaning you have plenty of options for parking near the Winchester Christmas Market. 

Pay and display car parks (inner city centre):

• Cattle Market: 
• Worthy Lane, SO23 7AB 
• 202 spaces 
• £7.00 max
• Chesil Street Multi-Storey:
• Barfield Close, SO23 0HU 
• 616 spaces 
• £7.00 max
• Coach Park:
• Worthy Lane, SO23 7AB 
• 100 spaces 
• £7.00 max
• Durngate:
• Durngate Place, SO23 8DX 
• 66 spaces 
• £7.00 max
• River Park Leisure Centre:
• Gordon Road, SO23 7DD 
• 182 spaces 
• £15.00 max
• Worthy Lane
• Worthy Lane, SO23 7AB 
• 150 spaces 
• £7.00 max

Pay and display car parks (city centre):

• Colebrook Street:
• Colebrook Street, SO23 9LH 
• 86 spaces 
• £15.00 max
• Cossack Lane:
• Cossack Lane, SO23 8DQ 
• 39 spaces 
• £15.00 max
• Gladstone Street:
• Gladstone Street, SO23 8TQ 
• 105 spaces 
• £15.00 max 
• Friarsgate: 
• Tanner Street, SO23 8AD 
• 72 spaces
• £15.00 max
• Jewry Street: 
• Jewry Street, SO23 8RY 
• 44 spaces 
• £15.00 max
• St Peter's: 
• Gordon Road, SO23 7DD 
• 165 spaces 
• £15.00 max
• Tower Street:
• Tower Street, SO23 8TA 
• 515 spaces 
• £15.00 max
• Upper Brook Street:
• Upper Brook Street, SO23 8AR 
• 58 spaces 
• £15.00 max
• Guildhall Yard (Saturdays Only):
• Colebrook Street, SO23 9LJ 
• 43 spaces 
• £15.00 max

Pay on exit car parks (inner city centre):

• The Brooks:
• Friarsgate, SO23 8QY 
• 313 spaces 
• £15.00 max
• Middle Brook Street:
• Lower Brook Street, SO23 8DQ 
• 142 spaces 
• £15.00 max

Season ticket car parks: 

• Barfield Close:
• Barfield Close, SO23 9SQ 
• 17 spaces 
• £552 max
• Crowder Terrace:
• Crowder Terrace, SO22 4PT 
• 11 spaces 
• £1288 max
• The Lido:
• Worthy Lane, SO23 7AB 
• 24 spaces
• £1288 max

You will also find plenty of on-street parking around the city centre on Andover Road, Colebrook Street, Market Lane, North Walls, Parchment Street, St Peter Street, The Broadway, The Square, Tower Street, Upper High Street, Victoria Road, and Water Lane. 

If you want other Winchester Christmas Market parking options, you could try one of the park and ride services:

• East Winchester (Barfield):
• Barfield Close, SO23 9SQ 
• 195 spaces 
• £3.00 max
• East Winchester (St Catherines):
• Garnier Road, SO23 9NP 
• 583 spaces 
• £3.00 max 
• South Winchester:
• Access via M3 Junction 11 
• 884 spaces 
• £3.00 max
• Pitt:
• Romsey Road, SO22 5PR 
• 199 spaces 
• £3.00 max

Looking for a place to park close to the Winchester Christmas Market? You can browse through the options available on our website. Long-term and short-term off-street parking options include driveways and lock-up garages. Book your car park in advance in minutes from the comfort of your couch.

By Train: The Winchester train station is a 13-minute walk from the Winchester Christmas Market and services the CrossCountry and South Western Railway lines. 

By Bus: Several bus lines run by the cathedral, including 1 Bluestar, 16A, 46, 63, 66, 69, 461, E1, E2, and King’s City 1.  

By Car: The Winchester Christmas Market is located outside the Winchester Cathedral, just off Dome Alley. 

Blue badge holders can park without a time limit at any Winchester city council car parks. They can also park for free and without a time limit in all on-street parking. 

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to the Winchester Christmas Market, see the Blue Badge Parking website. 

Parking is free in all council-run Winchester car parks on Sundays. 

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Where is the Winchester Christmas Market located?

The Winchester Christmas Market is held in the grounds of the Winchester Cathedral, right in the centre of Winchester. 

Can I bring my dog to the Winchester Christmas Market? 

Dogs are allowed, so long as they are on a lead or carried at all times. Please note that the markets get very busy during the weekends, and it isn’t recommended to bring dogs during this time. 

When is the Winchester Cathedral open? 

The cathedral is open daily from 10am to 4:30pm, and there is a one-off fee for entrance which will allow you to visit as often as you like for a year. The cost of admission is as follows: 

• Adults: £9.95
• Concession: £8
• Student: £6.50
• Children under 16: free 

What else is there to do in Winchester?

The Great Hall tells the story of King Arthur in a 13th-century hall which was originally part of the Winchester Castle. You can explore the secret passages underground or relax out in Queen Eleanor’s Garden. Or, head out to Wolvesey Castle to see the ruins of this 12th-century castle which was home to the medieval Bishops of Winchester. If you feel like making a trip out to Southampton, it’s only a 20-minute drive away.