There will be special events in the shops and lots of opportunities to buy Christmas gifts of all types. A Christmas Market will be on Bath Street 9.00 am to 6.30 pm with craftworkers, charity stalls, artisan food vendors and Christmas Gifts for you to browse.

The Donkeys from Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary will be at the end of Bath Street for families to say hello to.

12 noon Parade starts its tour of the town centre, taking in Stert Street, East St Helen Street, Lombard Street, West St Helen’s Street, High Street and arriving back at the Market Place at around 12.20.

2nd December 2023

Timetable for the 2023 Christmas Extravaganza

Bath Street

09:00 – 16:00 Bath Street Christmas market

09:00 – 12:00 TBC

12:00 Parade

16:00 Bath Street Christmas Market Closes

Market Place

17:45 Start of the Lights-Switch-On Ceremony on the stage in the Market Place

18:00 Christmas Lights provided by Abingdon Town Council will be switched on

18:30 Market Place stalls close