Christmas at Gloucester Quays

Christmas has arrived at Gloucester Quays with the Festive Orchard Street Market and an Open Air Ice Rink transforming the centre into a winter wonderland, throughout November and December 2021.

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Enjoy gift shopping and seasonal food at the Festive Orchard Street Market, as well as ice skating this Christmas 2021 at Gloucester Quays.
Enjoy gift shopping and seasonal food at the Festive Orchard Street Market, as well as ice skating this Christmas 2021 at Gloucester Quays.

Get your skates on and head to Gloucester Quays this November and December 2021, when the shopping destination becomes a winter wonderland with an Open Air Ice Rink and Christmas market!

Kicking off the Christmas celebrations, the Festive Orchard Street Market takes place every weekend from Saturday 6 November to Sunday 19 December 2021.

Sprawling across High Orchard Street, Llanthony Road and Mariners Square, the beautiful Christmas market will be packed with local makers, bakers and artisans selling festive food and drink, art, gifts, crafts and treats, perfect for some inspired Christmas shopping.

There’s also a range of street food and drinks to enjoy each week, with festive favourites like mulled wine and luxury hot chocolate; as well as burgers; pizza, Greek and Lebanese food; churros; waffles and plenty of vegan options to try too.

And, there’s even more festive magic when the Open Air Ice Rink returns from Thursday 25 November 2021 until Monday 3 January 2022. Located at the heart of Gloucester Quays, the Open Air Ice Rink provides a spectacular setting to enjoy an ice skating session and soak up the wonderful atmosphere.

To be in with a chance of winning a festive family day out at Gloucester Quays, including shopping, dining and ice skating for four people, see win a festive family day out with ice skating at Gloucester Quays, or fill out the entry form at gloucesterquays.co.uk/winafestivedayout.

Event

Festive Orchard Street Market and Open Air Ice Rink

Dates

Saturday 6 November 2021 to Monday 3 January 2022

Times

Gloucester Quays is open 10am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm Saturday and 10am to 5pm Sunday.

Admission

Orchard Street Market is free to visit, prices for the Open Air Ice Rink are yet to be announced.

Telephone

(01452) 338933

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