Christmas Markets in County Durham 2026
8 Christmas markets in County Durham, 7 with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair, on Saturday 14 November; the last to close is Christmas at Beamish, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair, on Saturday 14 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair Ushaw Moor | 14 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre Wynyard | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Christmas at Beamish Beamish | 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Raby Castle Christmas Market Staindrop | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town Bishop Auckland | 3 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Durham Christmas Festival Durham | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum Barnard Castle | 11 to 13 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
Dates Not Yet Announced
Questions About Christmas Markets in County Durham
Which is the biggest Christmas market in County Durham?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Durham Christmas Festival (4 to 6 Dec 2026), followed by Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre.
When do Christmas markets in County Durham start in 2026?
The first is Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair, which opens on Saturday 14 November 2026. The last to close is Christmas at Beamish, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets in County Durham charge for entry?
Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair, Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre, Christmas at Beamish, Raby Castle Christmas Market, Durham Christmas Festival and The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Just Outside County Durham
Newcastle's Christmas Market
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
7 miles from the nearest market here
Living North Christmas Fair North East
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
22 to 25 Oct 2026
11 miles from the nearest market here
Richmond Christmas Fair
Richmond, North Yorkshire
29 Nov 2026
12 miles from the nearest market here
North Shields Christmas Market
North Shields, Tyne and Wear
5 to 6 Dec 2026
12 miles from the nearest market here
Brocksbushes Christmas Fayre
Corbridge, Northumberland
12 to 15 Nov 2026
14 miles from the nearest market here
Spanish City Christmas Market
Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
20 to 22 Nov 2026
14 miles from the nearest market here
More in North East: Northumberland, Tyne and Wear. Or find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.