Lichfield Christmas Fayre
Bookings Now Open for Staffordshire Based Businesses
Join us at the Lichfield Christmas Fayre
The annual Lichfield Christmas Fayre is a hugely popular festive market and wonderful day out organised and run by Lichfield Chamber of Trade and Commerce. Stalls filled with wonderful gifts, delicious treats and local brews spread through the city centre, attracting a high volume of footfall from Lichfield and the surrounding towns. Entertainment is provided throughout the day by local choirs and bands, Morris dancers and mischievous elves.
Follow us at @LichfieldChristmasFayre for updates and marketing before the event.
The Christmas Fayre will take place on the 16th November 2025 10am – 4pm.
Volunteering at the Christmas Fayre
The Chamber is a non-profit organisation whose objective is to support and benefit local businesses in Lichfield. Pitch fees are used to fund the necessary costs of running the fayre, such as security and operating permits. The event is planned, organised and staffed completely by volunteers, including members of the Chamber, local business owners and organisations such as charities or Scout groups.
If you are a local charity or organisation and would like to volunteer at our next event, we would love to hear from you.
Trade with us at the Lichfield Christmas Fayre
Our 2024 event was our biggest fayre yet, with over 100 stalls and, despite the dismal weather forecast which meant footfall was down on the previous year but many traders have reported best sales ever.
If you would like to book a pitch for our 2025 Christmas Fayre on Sunday 16th November, please note the release dates below.
Pitches are available in 3 locations.
Indoors
At the Guildhall
Indoors
At The Hub at St. Mary's
Outdoors
On the Market Square and along the surrounding streets
This year we are introducing two zones to the outside areas that we use which will have a difference in pricing.
- Zone 1 Conduit Street and Dam Street, Market Square, and Market Street
- Zone 2 Bore Street
Pleasure ensure you read the full product description before booking.
Please note the following release dates
- 1st February – Chamber Members
- 1st March – Lichfield District Businesses
- 1st April – Staffordshire County Businesses
- 1st May – General release of remaining stalls
| The Guildhall | The Hub at St Mary's | Outside Zone 1 | Outside Zone 2 | |
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Pitch Fee
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The Guildhall
£75
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The Hub at St Mary's
£75
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Outside Zone 1
£120-£130
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Outside Zone 2
£100
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Stall Location
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The Guildhall
The Guildhall Upstairs and Downstairs
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The Hub at St Mary's
Upstairs at St. Mary's
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Outside Zone 1
Conduit Street, Dam Street, Market Square and Market Street
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Outside Zone 2
Bore Street
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Pitch Size
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The Guildhall
6ft table provided
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The Hub at St Mary's
Space for one 6ft table
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Outside Zone 1
3m x 3m
If you need more space than this please book multiple pitches. If you are booking a street food (which is classed as hot food), bar/hot drinks stall and require more than one pitch then book your extra pitches as spaces |
Outside Zone 2
3m x 3m
If you need more space than this please book multiple pitches. If you are booking a street food (which is classed as hot food), bar/hot drinks stall and require more than one pitch then book your extra pitches as spaces |
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Do I need a Street Trading License?
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The Guildhall
No
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The Hub at St Mary's
No
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Outside Zone 1
Yes *
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Outside Zone 2
Yes *
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Do I need a TENs License?
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The Guildhall
Yes *
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The Hub at St Mary's
Yes *
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Outside Zone 1
Yes *
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Outside Zone 2
Yes *
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Do you provide gazebo / tables / chairs?
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The Guildhall
One table and chair is provided per stall
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The Hub at St Mary's
Tables are not provided. (A limited number of tables are available if you have mobility difficulties. Please contact us)
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Outside Zone 1
No. The fee is for the pitch only. Please ensure your gazebo is fitted with weights and appropriate for the season and weather.
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Outside Zone 2
No. The fee is for the pitch only. Please ensure your gazebo is fitted with weights and appropriate for the season and weather.
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Do you provide electricity / power? No generators are permitted at our events.
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The Guildhall
No
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The Hub at St Mary's
No
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Outside Zone 1
Limited power is only available for a small number of Bars and/or Street Food Vendors in Zone 1 only.
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Outside Zone 2
No
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Do I need Insurance?
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The Guildhall
Public Liability insurance to a minimum of £5million is required.
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The Hub at St Mary's
Public Liability insurance to a minimum of £5million is required.
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Outside Zone 1
Public Liability insurance to a minimum of £5million is required.
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Outside Zone 2
Public Liability insurance to a minimum of £5million is required.
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Do I need other documentation?
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The Guildhall
Food Hygiene Certificate of a minimum of 4 star rating if applicable.
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The Hub at St Mary's
Food Hygiene Certificate of a minimum of 4 star rating if applicable.
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Outside Zone 1
Food Hygiene Certificate of a minimum of 4 star rating if applicable.
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Outside Zone 2
Food Hygiene Certificate of a minimum of 4 star rating if applicable.
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Can I sell HOT food / drinks at this location?
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The Guildhall
No. Please also note, alcohol can only be sold to drink off the promises.
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The Hub at St Mary's
No. Please also note, alcohol can only be sold to drink off the promises.
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Outside Zone 1
* Limited space is provided for hot food or drink stalls.
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Outside Zone 2
* Limited space is provided for hot food or drink stalls.
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When can I book? Bookings commence 1 February 2025 onwards
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The Guildhall
Bookings will open for Chamber Members on 1 February
Bookings will open for Lichfield Based business on 1 March. Bookings will open for Staffordshire Based business on 1 April.
General release is 1 May for all other traders.
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The Hub at St Mary's
Bookings will open for Chamber Members on 1 February
Bookings will open for Lichfield Based business on 1 March. Bookings will open for Staffordshire Based business on 1 April.
General release is 1 May for all other traders.
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Outside Zone 1
Bookings will open for Chamber Members on 1 February
Bookings will open for Lichfield Based business on 1 March. Bookings will open for Staffordshire Based business on 1 April.
General release is 1 May for all other traders.
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Outside Zone 2
Bookings will open for Chamber Members on 1 February
Bookings will open for Lichfield Based business on 1 March. Bookings will open for Staffordshire Based business on 1 April.
General release is 1 May for all other traders.
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The Guildhall
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The Hub at St Mary's
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Outside Zone 1
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Outside Zone 2
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Traders are responsible for acquiring the appropriate license. Links to the Council website will be provided.
- Street Trading License. Most traders will require a Street Trading License, these are included in the pitch fees .
- TENs License. A TENs license is required if you sell alcohol.
- Hot Food Traders are allowed only on outside pitches. Limited spaces are available, in line with our objective to promote Lichfield based businesses such as local cafes and restaurants.
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