The Cotswolds’ Biggest Christmas Fair Returns This November

Though it feels like summer was only yesterday, our favourite time of year is just around the corner. Christmas: the ultimate time for gathering friends, sharing gifts and enjoying delicious food. Where better to start getting into the festive spirit than the iconic Cotswolds, where The Christmas Cotswold Fair (10 – 13 November) this year celebrates its 40th anniversary. 

What To See At The Christmas Cotswold Fair 2025

Having started with just six stalls in 1985, The Christmas Cotswold Fair has grown to welcome over 220 hand-picked stallholders, 15 food and beverage outlets, over 25 celebrity authors and 6,000+ visitors annually. In the process, it has raised over £1.5m for national children’s charity WellChild, known for its incredible work giving seriously ill children, young people and their families across the UK the best chance to thrive. 

The fair will be back within the estate of Todenham Manor Farm, the well-known 900 acre family farm that has been producing food for the local community for generations.

‘I can’t believe we’re already at the 40 year mark,’ says founder Lucy Greaves. ‘Since starting this incredible fair from the back of my car, so much has changed for the better. We are now a four day super event, which is a whirlwind of excitement, incredible generosity and a few sleepless nights. 

‘There have been so many incredible memories over the past 40 years. Not only have we raised an astonishing amount for charity, we have seen the beginnings of what have now become global brands – Holland Cooper, Fairfax & Favor, Wyse London, Tilly Sveaas – all spent their first Christmases at The Christmas Cotswold Fair. It’s an honour to help them make their mark by creating an environment where small businesses can flourish as our fair goes from strength to strength.’ 

In addition to the myriad incredible stalls, visitors will delight in demonstrations, exclusive workshops, celebrity author book signings (including the Cotswolds’ own Alexander Armstrong), author ‘meet and greets’, a festive feasting area, hard standing parking and of course, the ultra-luxurious VIP Lounge, with handmade canapés and delicious dishes from the esteemed Potted Goose Pub Co. 

The 2025 Christmas Cotswold Fair will welcome over 220 stallholders, 40 percent of which are new this year, from across the Cotswolds and beyond, in three specially erected marquees. All profits will be donated to WellChild.   

‘With the number of children and young people living with complex medical needs growing year-on-year, the fair has become critical in raising the funds needed for WellChild to give these families the best chance to thrive at home instead of hospital,’ says chief executive of WellChild, Matt James. ‘This is never more pertinent than at Christmas. A huge thank you to Lucy and her amazing team. What a 40th year it is set to be.’ 

‘We can’t wait to welcome everyone this November,’ Lucy concludes. ‘Let’s see if we can reach £2million!’

Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong

Fair Highlights

1. Incredible complimentary workshops and cookery demonstrations 
2. Pop-up festive feasting
3. Café hosted by The Potted Goose Pub Co 
4. VIP Area (VIP ticket holders only) 
5. Luxury Meet and Greet Area and Central Coffee Bar hosted by Bohemia Canvas 

Dates & Timings

• Monday 10 Nov Preview Evening: 5.30pm to 9.30pm 
• Tuesday 11 Nov 9am to 5pm 
• Wednesday 12 Nov 9am to 5pm
• Thursday 13 Nov 9am to 4pm 

Tickets On Sale

Early bird tickets are available from 1 September (£19), general sale available from 1 October (£21). To purchase, visit cotswoldfair.com. Please book in advance for hard standing parking & all demonstrations and workshops. 

Supported by Knight Frank and in aid of wellchild.org.uk

Thanks to sponsors: Knight Frank, Pooky, Oxford Brush Company, Todenham Manor Farm, Woodchester Valley, Oxford Shirt Company, Hunt Bespoke Kitchens, The Kingham Plough, Aardvark Safaris, Manor Cottages, Bohemia Canvas and Gin In A Tin