Christmas at Gloucester Quays

Create Unforgettable Christmas Memories at Gloucester Quays
Step into the festive spirit at Gloucester Quays, where Christmas comes to life. Discover sparkling Christmas markets, glide across our magical ice rink, and indulge in seasonal flavours and celebrations at our restaurants — there’s joy and excitement waiting for everyone.

Outdoor Ice Rink

Create Magical Memories This Christmas
Bundle up and gather your family and friends for a day of festive fun at our spectacular Outdoor Ice Rink at Gloucester Quays. Whether it’s a family outing, a winter celebration, or a work get-together, our ice rink offers the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments.

Lace up your skates and glide into the season beneath the stars, surrounded by the charm of Gloucester’s historic docks. While you’re here, explore the National Waterways Museum and browse high street and designer outlet stores with up to 70% off RRP — the perfect way to make your Christmas budget go further.

Show off your skating skills or simply soak up the atmosphere with a cup of hot chocolate as you watch the magic unfold on the ice.

This festive season, make Gloucester Quays your must-visit destination for winter fun and memories to treasure.

Book Tickets here: Outdoor Ice Rink  Tickets

Christmas Markets

Your Perfect Christmas Destination
This year, the Christmas Markets return to Gloucester Quays, bringing festive cheer, unique gifts, and irresistible flavours. Explore a wonderful mix of handcrafted presents, locally made food and drink, mouth-watering street eats, and lively pop-up bars.

Set against the backdrop of Gloucester Quays and the historic docks, more than 120 traders will showcase the very best crafts, gifts, and regional produce from across the Southwest. Every weekend from 8th & 9th November to 20th & 21st December, the markets offer the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy the Christmas atmosphere, and share a magical day out with family and friends.

Fans of the popular Orchard St Markets will spot plenty of familiar faces offering seasonal specials, alongside exciting new stalls brimming with artisan crafts, festive decorations, homeware, and gourmet treats for your holiday table.

Entry is free, so come along, browse, taste, and celebrate the season — it’s the ultimate Christmas day out at Gloucester Quays!

Christmas Shopping

Christmas Toy Appeal

We would like to collect as many toys as possible to donate to the Pied Piper Appeal

Join Our Christmas Toy Appeal
1 November – 21 December

This Christmas, Gloucester Quays is proud to support the Pied Piper Appeal, helping bring joy to children spending the festive season in the Gloucester Royal Hospital Children’s Ward.

We’d love your help in making a difference. By donating a new, unwrapped toy, you can help brighten a child’s Christmas and make their hospital stay a little more magical.

How to Get Involved:

• Donate a new toy suitable for children of all ages

• Drop it off at our collection point in-centre

• Spread the word and encourage family, friends, and colleagues to take part

Every single gift — big or small — helps bring a smile to a child who truly deserves it. Let’s come together as a community to share kindness and joy this Christmas.

View the Pied Piper Gift Wishlists:

• [The Entertainer]

• [Smyths]

• [Amazon]