Guildford Markets & Annual Events: Dates and Times
North Street market runs every Friday and Saturday, and the Farmers' market is on the High Street on the first Tuesday of the month. Here are the dates for the rest of 2026 and the main annual events.
Quick answer
North Street market in Guildford runs every Friday and Saturday from 8.30am to 5pm, though parts of it are in a temporary location during works. The Farmers' market is on the High Street on the first Tuesday of the month (except January) from 10am to 3pm. Remaining 2026 dates are 3 November, 1 December and 15 December.
North Street market
Guildford's regular market runs every Friday and Saturday, 8.30am to 5pm. The council describes stalls selling fruit and vegetables, eggs, fresh fish, bread and cakes, French patisserie, cheese, flowers, hot street food, watches and jewellery.
It is on the move. The council says parts of the market are shifting to a temporary location over the coming months while improvement works take place on North Street. The days, times and traders stay the same. More temporary changes are planned between January and May 2027, and the market is expected to return to North Street when the works are finished.
The council posts updates on its markets page. If you cannot find the stalls, check there first.
Guildford Farmers' market
The Farmers' market is on the High Street on the first Tuesday of the month, 10am to 3pm. There is no market in January.
Dates left in 2026, as listed by the council on 9 October 2026:
- Tuesday 3 November
- Tuesday 1 December
- Tuesday 15 December
The council says more than 50 producers take part, though not all attend every month, and that the market is accredited by the National Farmers' Retail and Markets Association. The full producer list is on the council's Farmers' market page.
Specialist markets on the High Street
The council lists these for the rest of 2026:
- Arts and Makers market: Sunday 1 November, High Street.
- Festive Family Fun Day: Sunday 15 November, on the High Street, Tunsgate and Friary Street.
- Youth Business Showcase: Saturday 21 November, High Street.
- Antiques and Brocante market: Sunday 13 December, High Street.
The council gives the hours as 7am to 6pm for the first three and 7am to 5.30pm for the December market. Each listing on the council's specialist markets page links to the organiser, who can confirm trading times.
Events through the year
Visit Guildford, the town's official tourism site, picks out these free events as highlights of the year: Guildford's Green Day, Guildford WalkFest, Heritage Open Days and the Festive Family Fun Day.
Dates we could confirm from official pages:
- Guildford Book Festival: 3 to 18 October 2026, at venues across the borough.
- Half-term hauntings at Guildford Castle: 14 to 31 October 2026. Adults £5, children £2.50, families £12, under-fives free.
- Guildford Firework Fiesta: Saturday 7 November 2026, as listed on Visit Guildford's events page.
- Festive Family Fun Day: Sunday 15 November 2026.
- Heritage Open Days: each September. The Guildford programme page gave 11 to 20 September for 2026, with free entry to historic buildings and free heritage bus rides on 19 and 20 September.
We could not confirm dates for Green Day or WalkFest from an official page, so check Visit Guildford's What's on listings.
Exhibitions and museum events
The council's heritage team runs a programme at Guildford Museum and Guildford House Gallery. Listed on 9 October 2026:
- Gertrude Jekyll in Surrey: Artist. Gardener. Collector at Guildford Museum, until Saturday 24 October 2026.
- Encore! Guildford's Theatre Stories at Guildford Museum, 14 November 2026 to 17 April 2027. Free.
- Guildford House Open Exhibition at Guildford House Gallery, 21 November 2026 to 27 February 2027.
- A Finds Identification Session at Guildford House Gallery on Saturday 14 November, 10am to 12pm. Free.
Events in the parks
The council says Stoke Park has hosted music concerts, food festivals, outdoor cinema and sponsored walks, and is home to the Guildford parkrun. The Castle Grounds have open-air theatre in the summer months and concerts in the bandstand.
Getting to the High Street on market days
The High Street is pedestrianised at set times: Monday to Friday 11am to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm. For North Street market, the council points drivers to Leapale Road and Castle car parks. See our Guildford parking guide for charges.
Where to check what is on
- Visit Guildford's What's on in Guildford page. It advises checking the organiser's website before travelling, as dates and times can change.
- The council's heritage What's on page.
- The Tourist Information Centre at Guildford House Gallery, 155 High Street, GU1 3AJ. Phone 01483 444333. Its own page lists opening as Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4.30pm.
Want a stall?
Traders can apply for a pitch through the council's market stall page.
Frequently asked questions
What days is Guildford market?
North Street market runs every Friday and Saturday from 8.30am to 5pm. The Farmers' market is on the High Street on the first Tuesday of the month, except January, from 10am to 3pm.
When is the next Guildford Farmers' market?
As listed by Guildford Borough Council on 9 October 2026, the remaining 2026 dates are Tuesday 3 November, Tuesday 1 December and Tuesday 15 December.
Has Guildford's North Street market moved?
Parts of it are moving to a temporary location while improvement works take place on North Street. The council says the days, times and traders are unchanged and the market is expected to return when the works finish.
Is there a Christmas market in Guildford?
The council lists a Festive Family Fun Day on Sunday 15 November 2026 and an Antiques and Brocante market on Sunday 13 December 2026 on the High Street, plus a Farmers' market on Tuesday 15 December. Check Visit Guildford's events page for other seasonal markets.
When is Guildford Book Festival?
In 2026 it runs from 3 to 18 October at venues across the borough, according to Visit Guildford.
When are Heritage Open Days in Guildford?
Every September. The Guildford programme page gave 11 to 20 September for 2026. Entry to participating buildings is free.
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