Plymouth Christmas Market set to return with more than 100 stalls

From 27 November to 21 December, the all-new Plymouth Christmas Market will take place in the city centre, transforming Armada Way and New George Street into a ‘festive wonderland’. 

Operated by market specialists, Market Place, the Plymouth Christmas market is now accepting trader applications from the South West’s most talented artisans, makers, and producers.

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Market Place have previously delivered Christmas markets in Belfast and Glasgow, which have attracted around 1.5 million visitors at its peak.

Closer to home, they delivered the successful Exeter Christmas Market from 2016-2021, and a number of former Exeter traders still choose to work with the company at events across the country.

Market Place were also the subject of Channel Four’s documentary ‘Secrets of the Christmas Market’, and are promising a high-quality, high-footfall event that puts local talent centre stage.

Andy Pidgen, Operations Director at Market Place, said: “We are making a significant investment in this year’s Plymouth Christmas Market with the ambition to create an unmissable festive destination, on par with our most popular markets like Belfast.

We’re looking for passionate, local traders offering high-quality products and produce - from handcrafted gifts to flavourful fresh food”

With over 100 decorated wooden chalets, the Plymouth Christmas Market will offer a mix of artisan crafts, bespoke gifts, festive treats, and street food favourites. 

The event will also feature family-friendly attractions such as a vintage Helter Skelter, a traditional carousel, a ferris wheel, and a live entertainment stage showcasing local performers.