BARNSLEY CHRISTMAS MARKET 2024

December 5, 2024 - December 8, 2024

THE BARNSLEY CHRISTMAS MARKET RETURNS TO THE GLASS WORKS THIS DECEMBER TO BRING THE FESTIVE CHEER BACK TO TOWN 

Now entering it’s second year, the Barnsley Christmas Market will welcome over 50 festive stalls to The Glass Works Square from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th December. From local food and drink producers to festive gifts, crafts and home ware, and the ever popular street food vendors, combining traditional Christmas fare with flavours and tastes from all over the world.   

Contents: 
  1. Opening dates and time of the Barnsley Christmas Market
  2. Highlight video from last year’s event
  3. Details of every stall standing at this year’s market
  4. Live music line up for the Barnsley Christmas Market
  5. Travelling and parking in Barnsley town centre this Christmas 

 

THE OPENING DAYS AND TIMES FOR THE BARNSLEY CHRISTMAS MARKET ARE: 

Thursday 5th December: 11am – 5pm 

Friday 6th December: 11am – 7pm 

Saturday 7th December: 11am – 8pm 

Sunday 8th December: 11am – 4pm 

 

HIGHLIGHT VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’S EVENT 

 

DETAILS OF EVERY STALL STANDING AT THIS YEAR’S MARKET 

BARS & DRINKS 

This year, The Glass Works Christmas Tipi will be open for the Christmas Market! Located next to the Tommy Taylor Memorial Bridge, they will be open for the duration of the market, serving up beers, cocktails, wines, Hot Chocolates, mulled wine and festive fun, what’s not to like! 

We also have the popular Cocktail Pickers returning serving their fantastic array of fruity, tasty and unique cocktails all weekend long. 

 

STREET FOOD VENDORS 

Tuck into traditional festive delights such as German Bratwurst sausages and take your taste buds on a tour of the world, with fantastic sweet and savoury options, there is something for everyone. 

  • German Bratwurst 
  • House of Food – hot roast pork sandwiches
  • Cluck N Dough 
  • Eyes on the Fries 
  • Piggylicious 
  • The Bistro Pod 
  • Big Mouth Gyoza 
  • Super Bao Street Kitchen 
  • Churros Barcelona 
  • The Yorkshire Crepe Co 
  • Crumble Hut
  • Simply Cakes and Coffee 
  • Yorkshire Rose Coffee 

 

FESTIVE GIFTS, CRAFTS AND HOMEWARE 

Looking to add some extra decorations to your house this festive season, or maybe looking to get ahead with your Christmas shopping? You will be able to find a fantastic range at Barnsley Christmas Market. From handmade crafts and home ware to artisan spirits, chocolates, and jewellery you will be spoilt for choice.  

  • The Christmas Cabin 
  • Ayton Berry Home Gifts 
  • Dave & Dave Christmas Wreaths
  • Aggy’s Handicrafts Ltd
  • Candlelit Creations UK Ltd
  • C. Senpai & Elizabeth Alice
  • Magnestic Health Care 
  • MC Empire Craft 
  • Glittergem Face Painting 
  • Ms Home & Gift 
  • The Yorkshire Print Company 
  • Inspired Hooves & Paws 
  • Pats for Pants 
  • Little White Boutique 
  • Love & Lace 
  • Designs 
  • Poppins Handbags & Accessories 
  • Holy Rood Gifts 

 

LOCAL FOOD & DRINK PRODUCERS 

With a range of food and drink suppliers from Yorkshire and around the world, there is no better place to find cheese, sauces, cakes, gins, spices and deli items, either for yourself or as a Christmas gift. 

  • New York Delhi 
  • Daddy Cools Chilli Sauce 
  • JJA Snack 
  • Kandy Land 
  • La Focaccia Ltd 
  • The Gourmet Scotch Egg Co 
  • The Great British Cheese Company 
  • Alvis Homemade 
  • The Yorkshire Kitchen 
  • Milk from the Hills 
  • Jinger Drinks 
  • New York Cheesecake Co 
  • Racey Cakes 
  • Sweet Sisters Cakery 
  • The Cookie Smith 
  • Victorian Tea Rooms 
  • AB Gold Rum 
  • Priory Vodka 
  • Silent Pool Gin 
  • Spirit Paradise 

 

LIVE MUSIC LINE UP AT THE BARNSLEY CHRISTMAS MARKET 

THURSDAY 

11am – 5pm: Bavarian Blaters Oompah Band (various performances throughout the day) 

FRIDAY 

11am – 1.30pm: Viva La Vintage 

2pm – 4.30pm: Jake Edwards Brown 

5pm – 7pm: Barnsley Metropolitan Band 

SATURDAY 

11am – 1.30pm: Jolly Jinglers Brass Group 

2pm – 4.30pm: Barnsley Brass 

5pm – 8pm: Barnsley Town Concert Band 

SUNDAY 

11am – 1.30pm: Cawthorne Brass Band 

2pm – 4pm: Barnsley Concert Band 

 

TRAVELLING AND PARKING IN BARNSLEY TOWN CENTRE THIS CHRISTMAS 

If you’re heading to the Barnsley Christmas Market later this week, make sure to plan your journey, particularly if you’re heading into town on Saturday. 

Car parks across the town centre will operate as usual, but we expect them to be busy with limited numbers available. The closest town centre car parks are: 

  • The Alhambra Centre car park 
  • Market Gate car park 
  • The Seam (lower) car park 
  • Graham Orchard’s car park 
  • John Street car park 

Click here to find out more about parking in Barnsley town centre. 

With Barnsley bus interchange and train station just two minutes’ walk away, getting public transport to The Glass Works is one of the easiest ways to travel. For full details, visit the Travel South Yorkshire website by clicking here.