Andover Christmas Festival 2026

Getting here

We recommend walking, cycling or using public transport if you can. The town centre will be busy and some roads will be closed:

• The High Street and Bridge Street will be closed to vehicles from 10am to 9pm

• Waterloo Court will be closed to vehicles from 4pm to 7pm

Town Mills car park will be closed all day to make space for the fairground and food stalls. All other town centre car parks will be open as usual, with accessible parking available in George Yard and the Chantry Centre.

Toilets

Toilets will be available at:

• Chantry Centre multi-storey car park (until 8pm)

• Town Mills car park (portable toilets including accessible units)

• Costa Coffee, The John Russell Fox and The Redbridge (via the community toilet scheme)

• ACE (Andover Community Engage)

Accessibility

We want everyone to be able to enjoy the festival, therefore:

• There will be accessible toilets located in the Chantry Centre multi-storey car park and an accessible portaloo located in the Town Mills car park

• Koala Community Hub will be open to those who are in need of a calm space to regulate during the evening’s entertainment.

Please note: the event gets very busy, especially between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.

Event information and safety

Look out for our information points on the night — you’ll find them in/on:

• High Street

• Bridge Street

• Town Mills Park

• Chantry Centre

Staff will be on hand to help with event information and give out free wristbands for children. You can write a parent or guardian’s phone number on the wristband in case you get separated.

If you need help on the night:

• A first aid and lost child point will be located behind the Guildhall on the High Street

• Security and stewards wearing high-vis jackets will be located across the site