Christmas Markets in Essex 2026
7 Christmas markets in Essex, 6 with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Essex County Christmas Fair at Boreham House, on Friday 13 November; the last to close is 'Keep' Christmastide Market, on Sunday 20 December 2026.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Essex County Christmas Fair at Boreham House, on Friday 13 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County Christmas Fair at Boreham House Boreham | 13 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Saffron Walden Indoor Christmas Market Saffron Walden | 20 Nov to 5 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays and Saturdays only. Closed on Fri 27 Nov, Sat 28 Nov | Free |
| Light Up Maldon Maldon | 26 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Billericay Christmas Market Billericay | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Colchester Christmas Market Colchester | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| 'Keep' Christmastide Market Castle Hedingham, near Halstead | 18 to 20 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Dates Not Yet Announced
Questions About Christmas Markets in Essex
Which is the biggest Christmas market in Essex?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Colchester Christmas Market (6 Dec 2026), followed by Chelmsford Christmas Market.
When do Christmas markets in Essex start in 2026?
The first is Essex County Christmas Fair at Boreham House, which opens on Friday 13 November 2026. The last to close is 'Keep' Christmastide Market, on Sunday 20 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets in Essex charge for entry?
Essex County Christmas Fair at Boreham House needs a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Just Outside Essex
Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
5 Dec 2026
11 miles from the nearest market here
Suffolk County Christmas Fair at Hintlesham Hall
Hintlesham, Suffolk
20 to 22 Nov 2026
13 miles from the nearest market here
Mill Road Winter Fair
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
5 Dec 2026
13 miles from the nearest market here
Gravesend Christmas Market
Gravesend, Kent
12 to 13 Dec 2026
13 miles from the nearest market here
Christmas in Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
13 miles from the nearest market here
Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre
Ipswich, Suffolk
21 to 22 Nov 2026
16 miles from the nearest market here
More in East of England: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk. Or find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.