Christmas and New Year closure information

Nuneaton Town Hall, Customer Services, and other Council services will have a change in availability over the festive holiday period.

When will we close

Telephone lines will close at 5:00pm and the Town Hall building will close at 2:00pm on Wednesday, 24 December.

In the event of an emergency only, call our emergency 24-hour telephone number: 024 7638 2153.

When will we reopen

Customer Services' telephone lines will reopen at 9:00am and the Town Hall building open at 10:00am on Friday, 2 January 2026.


Refuse collections

There are changes to the refuse collection service affecting residents who would have had their bin emptied on these three days:

  • Thursday, 25 December
  • Friday, 26 December
  • Thursday, 1 January

Cemeteries

Our cemeteries are open every day of the year. Check the latest cemetery opening times.

The Heart of England Crematorium is owned and managed by Diginity Funerals, who should be contacted with any queries. This venue may have different opening times.


Car parking

Council-owned pay and display and multi-storey car parks in Nuneaton and Bedworth will be open as usual during the festive period.


Housing homelessness

During this period, the emergency out-of-hours homelessness service can be contacted on 024 7638 2153.


Emergency housing repairs

During this period, the emergency out-of-hours repairs service can be contacted on 024 7638 2153.


Museum & Art Gallery

The Museum will close at 4:30pm on Saturday, 20 December, and reopen on Thursday, 1 January 2026, at 10:30am for a New Year's Day Quiz.


Markets

Nuneaton Market will take place on:

  • Saturday, 20 December
  • Sunday, 21 December
  • Monday, 22 December
  • Wednesday, 24 December (closes at 2:00pm)
  • Saturday, 27 December
  • Wednesday, 31 December (closes at 2:00pm)
  • Saturday, 3 January 2026

Bedworth Outdoor Market will take place on:

  • Friday, 19 December
  • Tuesday, 23 December

Bedworth Indoor Market will take place on:

  • Saturday, 20 December
  • Monday, 22 December
  • Tuesday, 23 December
  • Wednesday, 24 December (closes at 2:00pm)
  • Friday, 2 January 2026