Christmas Markets in Bedfordshire 2026
3 Christmas markets in Bedfordshire, all with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival (Light Switch-On market), on Friday 27 November; the last to close is Bedford Christmas Market, on Sunday 6 December 2026.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival (Light Switch-On market), on Friday 27 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival (Light Switch-On market) Leighton Buzzard | 27 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Bedford Christmas Market Bedford | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House Old Warden, near Biggleswade | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Questions About Christmas Markets in Bedfordshire
When do Christmas markets in Bedfordshire start in 2026?
The first is Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival (Light Switch-On market), which opens on Friday 27 November 2026. The last to close is Bedford Christmas Market, on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Just Outside Bedfordshire
Tring Together Christmas Festival
Tring, Hertfordshire
28 Nov 2026
8 miles from the nearest market here
Letchworth Christmas Market
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
5 Dec 2026
8 miles from the nearest market here
Hitchin Christmas Market
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
28 to 29 Nov 2026
10 miles from the nearest market here
Artists & Makers Fair at The Dairy, Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire
4 to 6 Dec 2026
13 miles from the nearest market here
Harpenden Christmas Carnival and Christmas Farmers' Market
Harpenden, Hertfordshire
22 Nov 2026
15 miles from the nearest market here
Knebworth Christmas Fair
Knebworth, Hertfordshire
27 to 29 Nov 2026
16 miles from the nearest market here
More in East of England: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk. Or find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.