Cambridge Christmas Market parking

Christmas in Cambridge returns to Parker’s Piece (CB1 1NA) from Friday 13 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. Entry is free, and the site includes the Alpine Village Christmas Market, an open-air ice rink, the Big Wheel, curling lanes, a funfair and Santa visits.

The city centre is a Controlled Parking Zone with no free on-street parking. Book a space with YourParkingSpace before you travel and you know where you are parking and what it costs.

Dates: Friday 13 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.

Location: Parker’s Piece, Cambridge, CB1 1NA.

Entry: free. Some attractions, such as ice skating and Santa visits, are bookable and can sell out.

Opening times (organiser’s published hours, check before you travel):

13 November to 18 December: Monday to Thursday 11:30am to 10pm, Friday 11:30am to 11pm, Saturday 10am to 11pm, Sunday 10am to 10pm.

19 December to 3 January: Sunday to Thursday 10am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 11pm.

What is on: Alpine Village Christmas Market, open-air ice rink, Big Wheel, curling lanes, Alpine Lodge bar, Christmas Tipi, funfair and Santa visits.

Busiest times: the organiser says the site can get very busy and that skating sessions sell out on weekends.

Parker’s Piece sits just south-east of the city centre. You can book a private space near the city centre through YourParkingSpace: enter Parker’s Piece, CB1 1NA, with your arrival date and times, and book the evening slot if you are staying for the lights or the rink.

The organiser’s Directions page points to Queen Anne Terrace Car Park, within about 200m of Parker’s Piece. It is a council car park and is not bookable through us.

The organiser’s Directions page also lists Park and Ride, with over 6,500 free parking spaces across nine sites around the city. We do not sell Park and Ride, so check Cambridge City Council for current bus details.

Cambridge city centre has a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ). There is no free on-street parking, and many residents’ permit zones are enforced from 8am to 8pm, with a window for overnight parking. Check the signs on the street before you leave your vehicle, and use a booked space rather than risking a fine.

Prices vary by date and duration. Enter your dates to see live prices.

By car: park near Parker’s Piece or the city centre and walk. Enter CB1 1NA for navigation, but use your booked space’s postcode for the car park.

By park and ride: the organiser lists nine park and ride sites across the city with over 6,500 free parking spaces. Check Cambridge City Council for bus times and fares.

By bus and tram: the organiser’s Directions page says the city is well served by buses and trams.

Most YourParkingSpace locations are on private land, so Blue Badge concessions, including free parking, are set by the individual Space Owner or parking operator. Unless a listing explicitly says a concession is available, standard parking charges apply. Some locations have designated disabled bays, but availability varies and cannot be guaranteed. Where available, this is shown on the listing. A disabled bay does not automatically provide free parking, and we cannot reserve disabled bays in advance unless the listing says otherwise. You still need to book if you have a Blue Badge, for the full duration of your stay, and park only within your booked dates and times. If you park in a designated disabled bay, or the location requires it, display your Blue Badge clearly. Failing to do so, or parking in a disabled bay without authorisation, may result in a Parking Charge Notice. On-street Blue Badge concessions do not automatically apply in private car parks, so check the listing carefully before booking.

The organiser’s FAQs say the ice rink is wheelchair accessible and Alpine Lodge has ramps and an accessible toilet.

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