Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre 2023 ready for return

Almost 200 stalls will fill the streets as Worcester’s traditional Victorian Christmas Fayre returns from Thursday, November 30 until Sunday, December 3.

Visitors can enjoy seasonal stalls offering locally-sourced food, drink, crafts and unique gifts that will run along High Street, Cathedral Square, Pump Street, New Street, Friar Street, Cornmarket and The Shambles.

Visitors can enjoy a host of festive traditions such as roasted chestnuts and mulled wine, and enjoy stepping back in time to how Christmas might have looked 150 years ago. 

There will be a programme of entertainment, including Victorian characters, lofty entertainers on stilts,  musicians and buskers on street corners.

And no visit to the Fayre would be complete without a ride on the traditional vintage carousel in the Cornmarket.

A few days later, there will also be a special Christmas Gift Market in the city centre, running Friday, December 8 to Sunday, December 10.

First Bus is sponsoring this year’s Victorian Christmas Fayre and will be operating its Park & Ride service (number 910) providing a cheap and convenient way to visit the fayre.

The Park & Ride goes from County Hall to Worcester Crowngate Bus Station, on Friday from 5pm until 10pm, on Saturday from 8:35am until 6pm, and on Sunday from 9.45am to 3.30pm. 

Fares will be £2 single or £4 return and the company is also offering a £10 group ticket – available for up to five people, providing unlimited travel all day within the Worcester network.

The group ticket is only available on the First Bus app.

First Bus will also be providing an enhanced service throughout the Fayre, with extra buses.

Find out more at www.firstbus.co.uk/worcestershire/plan-journey/worcester-victorian-fayre

Worcester Victorian Fayre Opening Times

Thursday, November 30: 12noon - 9.00pm

Friday, December 1: 11.00am - 9.00pm

Saturday, December 2: 10.00am - 8.00pm

Sunday, December 3: 11.00am - 5.00pm