Town Centre Events

Andover has regular Town markets that happen on a Thursday and a Saturday with our high street, filled with a range of stalls offering, fruit and veg, a butcher's van, fresh eggs, a pet stall, fresh cakes and pastries, clothes, rugs,…to name just a few. With a wide selection of local goods and services to browse within Andover High Street. A compact and bustling town centre with a very pleasant pedestrian environment containing an array of specialist independent retailers. The Markets are a perfect opportunity to experience all Andover and Test Valley has to offer. ...

The Chantry Centre’s Christmas Grotto will be back open for 2023! ​ Come along to the Grotto’s new location at the indoor garden area, next to Boswell’s Cafe. Children will have the chance to meet Father Christmas and the Elves and receive a festive gift. ​ The grotto will be open on the following dates: Friday 17 November:         4pm – 8pm Saturday 25 November:   10am – 2pm Saturday 2 December:     10am – 2pm Saturday 9 December:     10am – 2pm Saturday 16 December:    10am – 2pm Thursday 21 December:   10am – 2pm Friday 22 December:       10am – 2pm Saturday 23 December:   10am – 2pm   Important information: Ticket cost £5 per child and can be purchased by debit or credit card at the entrance.  We cannot accept cash payments. Adults do not need to pay. ...

Second Sundays brings together seasonal food and drink producers, designer-makers and artists alongside street food, craft drinks, workshops and music on the second Sunday of every month in Andover town centre. Andover and its surrounding towns and villages are packed with talent – designing, making, cooking, crafting and brewing. Second Sundays will bring together the best of Hampshire and the South West, with something for everyone. Find out further information here ...

The Chantry Centre’s Christmas Grotto will be back open for 2023! ​ Come along to the Grotto’s new location at the indoor garden area, next to Boswell’s Cafe. Children will have the chance to meet Father Christmas and the Elves and receive a festive gift. ​ The grotto will be open on the following dates: Friday 17 November:         4pm – 8pm Saturday 25 November:   10am – 2pm Saturday 2 December:     10am – 2pm Saturday 9 December:     10am – 2pm Saturday 16 December:    10am – 2pm Thursday 21 December:   10am – 2pm Friday 22 December:       10am – 2pm Saturday 23 December:   10am – 2pm   Important information: Ticket cost £5 per child and can be purchased by debit or credit card at the entrance.  We cannot accept cash payments. Adults do not need to pay. ...