Celebrate the festive season with family and friends by savouring a feast of food and drink at the dock.
On selected dates throughout December, explore Scandinavian-inspired market stalls with flurries of falling snow on the hour for 10 minutes every hour, complete with illuminated Christmas trees, twinkling lights, decorations and a stunning festive selfie spot to capture magical moments.
Walk through the giant, festive hearts into our snowy market square and browse a selection of unique Christmas gifts, tasty treats and warming cocktails from 10 different market stalls, for a festive destination like nowhere else.
Pick up a renowned Nutella hot chocolate from Francie’s Focaccia & Coffee, browse Nature’s Treasure for a beautiful Christmas crystal, or find that perfect gift for furry friends with Bodhi’s Pup-up from The Nest, in addition to tasty treats from Madre.
We’ve also teamed up with Makers Market to welcome some of the North West’s finest independents, offering artisan spirits, homemade cakes and flavoursome street food, children’s books and more.
Opening times
The Christmas Courtyard is open on the below selected dates and times from 5 – 30th December, please plan your visit:
Thursday 5th December, 4pm – 8pm
Friday 6th December, 4pm – 8pm
Saturday 7th December, 12pm – 8pm
Sunday 8th December, 12pm – 8pm
Thursday 12th December, 4pm – 8pm
Friday 13th December, 4pm – 8pm
Saturday 14th December, 12pm – 8pm
Sunday 15th December, 12pm – 8pm
Thursday 19th December, 4pm – 8pm
Friday 20th December, 4pm – 8pm
Saturday 21st December, 12pm – 8pm
Sunday 22nd December, 12pm – 8pm
Monday 23rd December, 12pm – 8pm
Friday 27th December, 12pm – 8pm
Saturday 28th December, 12pm – 8pm
Sunday 29th December, 12pm – 8pm
Monday 30th December, 12pm – 8pm
FAQs
We want everyone to have an enchanting experience at Christmas Courtyard, so if you’re planning on visiting us, here’s everything you need to know…
Christmas Courtyard is located in Anchor Courtyard, on the corner of Salthouse Quay and Gower Street. The postcode is L3 4AS.
During the opening times, flurries of snow will fall over Christmas Courtyard for 10 minutes on the hour, every hour i.e. 4pm-4:10pm, 5pm-5:10pm etc.
James Street Station is a short walk away from Royal Albert Dock.
The Merseyrail journey planner is available here:
https://www.merseyrail.org/journey-planning/
The Liverpool ONE bus station is located across The Strand. Plan
your journey here:
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en/help/coach-stations/liverpool
Yes, Royal Albert Dock has public toilets located on the inner quay (in-between Peaberry Coffee House and Kitchen and House of Spells). They will be open until 6pm nightly.