Back for its 5th year, The Folkestone Festive Marketplace sees The Goods Yard, Marketplace and surrounding areas transform into a Christmassy Oasis of snow blizzards, independent market huts, festive films, live music and special, one -off events.
2025 will see an expansion of our Marketplace as well as our usual free programme of events, animations and the much anticipated return of our Harbour Grotto.
Applications are now open for this years Festive Marketplace. You can view our application pack at the bottom of this page.
Our Festive Programme is set to return this year; expect all your favourite festive classics to return and our traditional screening of A Muppets Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve
Titles will be announced closer to the opening of the Festive Marketplace, for now enjoy our free summer programme of outdoor cinema classics.
Interested and want to learn more? All the information you need including dates, hours, trading options, prices and more can be found in the document below.
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Starting on 14th November for our light switch on (4pm - 8pm) right up to Christmas Eve.
The Festive Marketplace will be open Fridays (11 - 7), Saturdays (11 - 7) & Sundays (11 - 6), plus the 22nd - 24th(11 - 6). -
Give the information booklet above a read; it has all the info you need to understand what we are looking for. If you want to apply now, click here.
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Head to page 6 of the document above for a full, detailed breakdown of the costs and different trading options available.
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For the first time ever Festive Marketplace traders will be able to opt in trade during Crimbo Limbo (26th Dec - 1st Jan). More details about this can be found in the document above.