22/11/2025
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Don’t miss March Christmas Market - Sunday December 7th!
Get festive at the free-to-enjoy March Christmas Market in the town centre 10am to 3pm on Sunday, December 7.
The event boasts more stalls than ever with 190 offering a wonderful range of gifts, crafts and produce. Visitors can also enjoy hot festive food, a host of live entertainment, free children’s rides, Santa’s grotto and an indoor craft market.
Cllr Chris Seaton, of Fenland District Council, said: “We know our town Christmas events are rightly a highlight of the year and festive season for many and we look forward to seeing thousands of people filling our towns once again and enjoying all that’s on offer.”
Cllr Jan French, chair of March Events Committee, said: “March Christmas Market promises to be a wonderful occasion once again and we can’t wait to see the community coming together in the town centre to embrace the festive season and all the joy it entails. I’d like to thank the local businesses who sponsor the event as well as all involved in enabling and supporting it.”
Stalls and attractions will spread across Broad Street, High Street and March Market Place. March Library, in City Road, will host an indoor craft fair, children’s activities and refreshments. March Museum, in High Street, will also be open. There will be free children’s rides and a Santa’s grotto in the marketplace. And stalls and attractions in St Peter’s Church, High Street.
Walking, cycling or use of public transport to get to the event is encouraged for those who can. March train station is only a mile from the town centre.
To allow the event to happen, it's usual for there to be road closures and parking restrictions, from 5am to 7.30pm on event day, on the following routes: Acre Road, Broad Street, City Road, Elwyn Road, George Street, Grays Lane, High Street, Market Place, Nene Parade. Motorists are reminded not to leave cars parked on these routes into the time when closures come into effect.
Free town centre parking is available at Fenland District Council’s City Road and Darthill Road car parks. Fenland Hall, in County Road, is also available for free parking. March Market Place will not be available for parking during the event.
March Christmas Market is primarily a March Events Committee event, with Fenland District Council and March Town Council providing support.
A week after March Christmas Market, Wisbech Christmas Fayre will be held. Wisbech Christmas Fayre takes place 10am to 3pm, Sunday, December 14.
For further details on both events see: www.fenland.gov.uk/events
