Every market we cover, sorted by opening date. Dates change year to year — always check the official site before you book.
155 markets
Oakengates, United Kingdom
An afternoon of Santa, choirs, funfair rides and stalls in Oakengates, with the lights coming on at six.
Checked 3 Oct
Nov28to 6 Jan
Prague, Czech Republic
Possibly the most photogenic setting of any market in Europe.
Checked 22 SepShifnal, United Kingdom
A refreshed switch-on for 2026, with more music, children's activities and Santa's sleigh — reported for the last Saturday of November.
Thatcham, United Kingdom
New for 2026: Thatcham's switch-on and Christmas market combined into a single festive Saturday.
Checked 3 Oct
Nov28to 27 Dec
Vilnius, Lithuania
Wooden huts on Cathedral Square around one of Europe's most talked-about Christmas trees.
Checked 3 OctWindsor, United Kingdom
A weekend fair of around 150 makers, designers and food producers at the racecourse — for serious present-buying.
Checked 26 SepTadcaster, United Kingdom
Tadcaster’s first-Sunday-of-Advent market, with street stalls, a craft fayre and a Santa’s Grotto.
Checked 8 NovWesthoughton, United Kingdom
A one-day Christmas market organised by Westhoughton Town Council’s Christmas Market Committee.
Checked 7 NovBishop Auckland, United Kingdom
A free four-day Christmas festival in Bishop Auckland Market Place, with a market, funfair rides, giant tipis and Santa’s Grotto.
Checked 7 Nov
Dec3to 6 Dec
Worcester, United Kingdom
Four days, nearly 200 stalls, and the historic streets of Worcester given over to a Victorian Christmas.
Checked 26 SepLlangathen, Llandeilo, United Kingdom
Three days of handpicked exhibitors, a food marquee and Santa visits at Aberglasney Gardens.
Checked 8 Nov
Dec4to 6 Dec
Durham, United Kingdom
A three-day festival rather than a month-long market — and all the better for it, packed into the peninsula below the cathedral.
Checked 27 AugHereford, United Kingdom
Six December market days in High Town and Commercial Street, with around 30 to 40 stalls each day.
Checked 7 NovCheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, United Kingdom
Around 75 Somerset and South West makers at Hestercombe House and Gardens, now in its tenth year.
Checked 8 NovLisburn, United Kingdom
An afternoon and evening market of local food producers and makers in Lisburn city centre.
Checked 8 NovLong Melford, United Kingdom
Kentwell Hall turns the clock back to 1869 for a Dickensian Christmas over two weekends.
Checked 8 NovAbergavenny, United Kingdom
A free outdoor market of crafts, artists and treats across the streets of Abergavenny.
Checked 8 NovCharlton, London, United Kingdom
A free Christmas market and craft fair at Jacobean Charlton House in south-east London.
Checked 8 NovChelmsford, United Kingdom
A one-day artisan market inside Chelmsford Cathedral and St Cedd’s Hall.
Checked 7 NovOld Warden, Biggleswade, United Kingdom
Over 45 craft and gift stalls inside a Jacobean-style mansion, with free entry.
Checked 8 NovChalfont St Giles, United Kingdom
Victorian Christmas demonstrations, artisan stalls and decorated historic buildings at Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Checked 8 NovMaidstone, United Kingdom
A free one-day craft market of 40-plus small businesses at Maidstone Museum.
Checked 7 NovSeven Sisters, United Kingdom
A free weekend artisan market with over 40 local artists and makers, in the historic barns at the Seven Sisters Visitor Centre.
Checked 7 NovSwanage, United Kingdom
The Rotary Club’s one-day Christmas street market in Swanage.
Checked 8 Nov