Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

WinterFest Northampton

Six weeks of gingerbread-themed huts, local stalls and fairground rides on Northampton’s Market Square.

DATES CHECKED ✦ C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S.COM ✦ 7 Nov 2026
Dates
21 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Address
Market Square, Northampton

Dates last checked 7 November 2026 · source · Always confirm with the organiser before travelling.

WinterFest turns Northampton’s Market Square into a festive hub for six weeks, from the Christmas lights switch-on on Saturday 21 November until 3 January 2027. It is led by West Northamptonshire Council with the town council, Northampton BID and local partners.

What’s there

Gingerbread-themed huts sell seasonal gifts from local traders, alongside stalls of local produce and crafts, food and drink, and fairground rides including a Ferris wheel. Carols on the Square is on 12 December.

Good to know

The council has not published opening hours, so check before you travel.

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