Spend a festive family day out at Gloucester Quays this November and December 2026, with everything from an outdoor ice rink to charming Christmas markets and great value gift shopping.
Gloucester Quays Christmas markets
Bringing 120 of the south west's best market traders to town, Gloucester Quays Christmas markets return every weekend from Saturday 7 November until Sunday 20 December 2026.
Grab a warming mulled wine and take a wander around the stalls to shop for unique, handmade gifts to put under the tree, and artisan food and drink to take pride of place on your Christmas table.
Gloucester Quays Christmas markets are free to visit – see the full details at gloucesterquays.co.uk/christmas-markets.
Outdoor ice rink at Gloucester Quays
The outdoor ice rink at Gloucester Quays returns from Friday 20 November 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027, providing visitors scenic skate sessions at the heart of Gloucester Docks.
There are standard skate sessions most days, as well as dedicated toddler and sensory-friendly sessions on selected dates – with tickets costing from £15 for adults, £13 for juniors aged 11 to 15, £12 for children aged three to 10, and £12 for wheelchair users including a free ticket for their carer.
Family tickets are available from £49, too, and skate aids for little visitors to hire for £5 – with a cloakroom space for two items costing £2.
For full details, and to book tickets, visit gloucesterquays.co.uk/outdoor-ice-rink.
Christmas shopping at Gloucester Quays
With up to 70 per cent off the RRP on big brand names including Adidas, AllSaints, Ben Sherman, H. Samuel, Hotel Chocolat, Jack Wills, Joules, Le Creuset, Levi's, Lindt, Puma, Søstrene Grene, The Cosmetics Company, The Fragrance Shop, and White Stuff, Christmas shoppers won't want to miss bagging some great value gifts at Gloucester Quays.
There's late-night shopping every Thursday, with the centre open from 10am until 7pm Monday to Wednesday; 10am until 8pm every Thursday from Thursday 12 November 2026; 10am until 7pm Friday; and the centre is opening an hour early on Saturdays, from 9am until 6pm, from Saturday 7 November 2026.
And for last-minute shoppers, Gloucester Quays is open 10am until 7pm on Wednesday 23 December 2026, and 10am to 5pm on Christmas Eve. The centre is closed on Christmas Day, reopening on Boxing Day from 10am to 6pm.
For full details of Christmas opening hours at Gloucester Quays, see gloucesterquays.co.uk/christmas-opening-hours.
Festive dining at Gloucester Quays
Visitors can also enjoy festive feasts at Gloucester Quays, with special seasonal menus at Banchina, Bill's, Brewhouse & Kitchen, Coal Kitchen, Muse Brasserie, Pizza Express, Portivo Lounge, and Zizzi.
For more information about Christmas at Gloucester Quays, visit gloucesterquays.co.uk/christmas-at-gloucester-quays.
