KES CHRISTMAS FAIR & santa's grotto
Date: Saturday 28th of November 2026
From 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: King Edward's Senior School, Bath BA2 6HU
Join us for a festive day of Christmas shopping, seasonal treats, family activities and live entertainment at the KES Christmas Fair 2026.
Browse a fantastic selection of stalls from local businesses, independent makers, charities, school departments and community groups. Enjoy festive refreshments, seasonal performances and a wonderful Christmas atmosphere while finding unique gifts for friends and family.
One of the highlights of the KES calendar, our annual indoor Christmas Fair brings together the school and wider Bath community for a day full of festive spirit. The event is open to all!
CHRISTMAS FAIR TICKETS
- Adult ticket - £5
- Children under 18 - FREE
- Entry via the Main Entrance on North Road (follow signage to the Sports Hall)
- Tickets available online in advance or on the door (Card payments only for tickets purchased on the door)
SANTA'S GROTTO TICKETS
Make your visit extra special with a trip to Santa's Grotto. Santa's Grotto sessions can be booked at the same time as purchasing your Christmas Fair tickets. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus in his grotto, where he’ll share a delightful Christmas story. Each child will also receive a gift to take home.
- Child Ticket (Santa's Grotto)- £5 per child
Grotto Location: The Library, Senior School.
AVAILABLE SLOTS:
- #1 10.00-10.20am
- #2 10.20-10.40am
- #3 10.40-11.00am
- #4 11.00-11.20am
Santa to take a break from 11.30-12.00 to feed his reindeer.
- #5 12.00-12.20pm
- #6 12.20-12.40pm
- #7 12.40-1.00pm
- #8 1.00-1.20pm
BOOK FAIR & GROTTO TICKETS HERE
Please note: Tickets to the grotto should be purchased in addition to the KES Christmas Fair admission price. Parents and children are asked to arrive promptly to The Rose Drama Centre (at the bottom of the site), in readiness for their child's allotted time slot. There are eight slots available.
Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended. Tickets for this fundraising event are non-refundable.
THE KES CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
We’re excited to announce that the KES Christmas Fair Raffle 2026 is now open!
Every £2 ticket you buy helps raise vital funds for the School and gives you the chance to win some fantastic prizes, including:
• One-Night Weekday Stay - Boutique Retreat in Bath
• Beata Cosgrove Photo Shoot
• Round of golf for four at Cumberwell Park
• Elegant Jewellery Gift Set by Lachesis London
• Joint Annual Membership to the Holburne Museum
• And many, many more!
Click on the booking button below to see the full list of amazing prizes and to purchase your tickets via CharityHive.
Buying tickets is quick and easy:
1. Click the link below.
2. Choose how many £2 tickets you’d like.
3. Pay securely online – and you’re in the draw in under a minute.
Buy your raffle tickets now:
BUY YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS HERE
Winners will be announced electronically via CharityHive on Saturday 28th November at 1pm. To find out if you have won, please log in to your CharityHive account. Prizes will be available to collect from the Sports Hall after the draw or from Senior School Reception during normal school hours following the event.
DONATE A PRIZE
It’s not too late to donate a prize! We welcome donations of all kinds and sizes. Previous prizes have included a holiday home stay, a new bathroom suite, cases of wine, professional services, vouchers, experiences and luxury goods. To donate, please email us at christmasfair@kesbath.com.
CALLING ALL STALLHOLDERS!
We are managing stallholder applications through LocalStalls, an online platform built specifically for events and markets. The system allows you to apply for a stall, select your preferred stall type, make payment securely and receive important event updates. Simply follow the link below to create an account and submit your application.
Stall Options
- Central or Wall Table (no electricity) - £40
- Wall Table with Electricity - £45
- Registered charities providing information rather than selling products may attend free of charge (please ensure you select the "Charity/Community" option when applying)
All pitches include a 6ft trestle table and two chairs
Further Stallholder Information
- External stallholders will be located in the Sports Hall
- Internal school stalls will be located in a neighbouring hall, adjacent to Santa's Grotto
- Applications are reviewed individually to help ensure a varied range of stalls across the event
- Early applications are encouraged
- We are particularly keen to hear from businesses offering gifts, festive products and speciality items
Please Note
We are unable to accept applications for immediate consumable food and drink products intended to be eaten on site. Packaged food and drink products intended as gifts are more than welcome!
If you know another local business that may be interested in exhibiting, please feel free to share the application link.
We look forward to welcoming both visitors and stallholders to KES Christmas Fair 2026.