Stallholder Information
At Bath Christmas Market, there is a range of retail units to rent. All units come fully built with their own dedicated power supply of 1,100 watts. There are four different types of units available to rent, all offering something slightly different in terms of price and/or layout. When applying, you will have the option to specify the type of chalet you would like to rent.
- Barn Door Chalet
Barn Door chalets are our most common chalet on site. They measure approximately 1.49m depth x 2.26m width and have a very flexible layout. The front doors open to display products on the door. This chalet can be used in multiple ways to accomodate different set-ups such as mini shops, or purpose-built displays.
Barn Door Chalets are available for 18 day lets across the site, 11 and 7 day lets on Bath Street.
- Corner Chalet
The Corner Chalets measure 2m x 2m and have the ability to interact with customers from two sides. These are the most
flexible in terms of layout. Some stallholder choose to create a ‘mini-shop’ that customers can walk in and out of, whilst other stallholder choose to use this more similarly to a double-sided countertop chalet. Please note, this does not come with the counter and would have to be made as part of your display. - Counter Top Chalet
Countertop chalets are approximately 1.49m depth x 2.26m width. The front is fashioned to create a counter display. Access
to the counter top chalet is from the rear or side of the chalet, depending on your location on the site. The chalet will also come with supports for your counter. - Christmas Cart
Christmas Carts are situated on Green Street and are available for three or four-day lets. These are specifically reserved for small, local micro-businesses who want to try their hand at the festive experience. Lighting will be provided but these carts have no power, so please bear that in mind when applying.
Additional Information
Applicants must complete an online application via our website before Friday 24th April. These are not on a first-come, first-served basis so please take the time to include as much information as possible. Please be aware that applications from stallholders will only be considered if they are accompanied by a detailed description of your products. This is the case for both new and repeat proposals. If you have attended the market before, this does not automatically grant you a place in the 2026 market.
Ahead of applying, please ensure you read through all of the information carefully alongside our site plan and price list.
We recommend that you demonstrate the quality of your produce and packaging by providing high-quality photographs of the products you intend to sell. You are not required to send samples. The team consider all applications equally and do not take into consideration previous attendance at the market when choosing the final shortlist. They also curate the event to include a good retail mix, and diversity of market products, and take into consideration what is already on offer in the city so as not to compete with the current retail offering.
Our Selection Process
Bath Christmas Market is a popular event, receiving many high quality applications from a wide range of exceptional businesses. We take into consideration many different elements when deciding on our final list of stallholders including the following points:
Locality We are interested in knowing not only where your business is based, but also where your products and materials are from. Quality of products We’re particularly interested in handmade products or those that use traditional methods of manufacture. We want all of our products to stand the test of time. Ethics of the business All products must be ethically sourced, sustainable, and fair trade. If your products are made abroad, please provide evidence and details on this. Product Range We take into consideration the product range you wish to sell and how they feed into the wider market and cityscape. Please outline all products you wish to sell. Decorating your Chalet
Every year, we love seeing the creativity that our stallholders and caterers have. However, we do have some house rules when it comes to decorating your chalet. Whilst you are responsible for the decoration of their chalets, Bath Christmas Market reserves the right to request any changes to the decorations. All lights must be warm white, LED lights, including any decorative fairy lights. No coloured lights are permitted without prior approval from the Events team.
Electricity
Each chalet has an electricity supply box fitted with two standard domestic plug sockets. The total power supply to each chalet is 1,100 watts. Electricity usage will be monitored by our electricians, so everyone must stay within this consumption limit. Failure to do so may result in a power failure. Electricity to chalets is included in the rent, however, we do not allow any heat producing electrical appliances such as fan heaters or hot water kettles. This is both because of their high electricity consumption and the increased fire risk they create. Heaters are available to hire at a cost of £5+VAT per day (£90+VAT for 18 days). The power consumption of this is 0.5kw and is included in your designated power supply.
All electrical equipment must have a PAT (Portable Appliance Test) certificate unless you can demonstrate that it is brand new with receipts of purchase. We will have qualified electricians on-site during the build of the event who can carry out PAT testing of your appliances for an additional charge. If the event electricians deem any electrical items to be unsafe or not fit for purpose, we will be unable to let you continue using them. Naked flames, candles, etc are not permitted as part of your display or anywhere in your chalet without the permission of the event organisers and are subject to an onsite risk assessment.
Residents 'Discovery Card' Discount
Bath Christmas Market is an event that aims to bring communities together and we want to encourage Bath Residents
to enjoy the city at Christmas time. For this reason, we ask all stallholders to provide a discount or offer that they can use with proof of address. These must be valid from Monday to Friday. In addition to this, On Wednesday 25th November, our Residents’ Night will return from 5pm to 7pm. All stallholders due to open on Thursday 26th November will also need to be present and able to trade during this time.Public Liability Insurance
All stallholders trading at Bath Christmas Market must hold Public Liability Insurance for no less than £5million. If you are a member of the National Market Stallholder’s Federation, you are automatically covered for the necessary Public Liability cover. Evidence of this should be provided in advance of the event. Any stallholder that doesn’t provide this information will not be permitted to enter the Market site and may forfeit their place.
