What's On along Fleet Road
Christmas Market
Fleet Road will be crammed full with a truly huge Christmas Market of over 100 stalls selling hot and cold food and drink, gifts and decorations. Everything you could want to start your serious Christmas shopping and keep yourself festively fed and watered at the same time!! The full list of all the stalls will soon be available on the website so get ready to have a browse and start planning to enjoy all they have to offer.
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Fairground rides
At either end of the Market there will be the Big Wheel and - brand new for 2024 - a Fun House – we can’t wait to see that! There;s a fabulous view from the top is Big Wheel of the stalls and Christmas lights laid out below so do take a picture of the from the top , share on social media and tag @fleetchristmasfestival or send us a copy via Messenger! There will also be smaller kiddies’ rides in the layby by Captured Moment and a whole load more Fun Fair Rides in the car park of the Emporium PH.​
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Street Entertainment
As if that wasn’t enough and new for 2024, there will be a Children’s Craft Marquee on the corner of Fleet Road and Victoria Road!! Children will be able to join the fun and make their own two or three very special Christmas Decorations to take home. Sponsored by the Fleet Business Improvement District and run by Bella Crafts this is going to be so popular with all our young visitors!
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Information Tent
If you have any queries or want to say “Happy Christmas” to our wonderful volunteers, we will have an Information Tent on the corner of Upper Street and Fleet Road. The volunteers will be looking after everyone (with the help of first-aiders and security personnel) and will also be the first stop for lost property and emergencies – though we sincerely hope there won’t be any!!
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So, come along and enjoy the biggest event in Fleet’s calendar and definitely the most festive!
Warning to unauthorised pedlars
Pedlars are warned that this is a community event, run by volunteers and is rigorously monitored by Trading Standards and the Police. Any pedlar who does attend must hold, and be prepared to show, a valid Pedlars Certificate and follow the law as set out in the Pedlars Act 1871 and 1881. If pedlars abuse the terms of their certificate, they will be reported to the Police. If pedlars are suspected for selling illegal or poor quality goods then they will be immediately reported to Trading Standards. Pedlars are not permitted to remain in a fixed location and must be continually on the move, stopping only to make a sale. Pedlars must also have and have present a valid Public Liability insurance exceeding £5,000,000.