Best Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets in Herefordshire 2026

4 Christmas markets in Herefordshire, all with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Ledbury Christmas Lights Switch On and Market, on Sunday 22 November; the last to close is Hereford Christmas Markets, on Sunday 20 December 2026.

None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Ledbury Christmas Lights Switch On and Market, on Sunday 22 November 2026.

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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open

MarketDatesDays ClosedEntry
Ledbury Christmas Lights Switch On and Market
Ledbury
22 Nov 2026One day onlyFree
Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre
Ross-on-Wye
29 Nov 2026One day onlyFree
Hereford Christmas Markets
Hereford
4 to 20 Dec 2026Open Fridays and Sundays onlyFree
Leominster Victorian Street Market
Leominster
12 Dec 2026One day onlyFree

Questions About Christmas Markets in Herefordshire

Which is the biggest Christmas market in Herefordshire?

Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Hereford Christmas Markets (4 to 20 Dec 2026), followed by Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre.

When do Christmas markets in Herefordshire start in 2026?

The first is Ledbury Christmas Lights Switch On and Market, which opens on Sunday 22 November 2026. The last to close is Hereford Christmas Markets, on Sunday 20 December 2026.

Just Outside Herefordshire

Winter Glow Christmas Market

Malvern, Worcestershire

20 Nov to 24 Dec 2026

Open 20 to 22 Nov, 27 to 29 Nov, 4 to 6 Dec, 11 to 13 Dec and 18 to 24 Dec only

6 miles from the nearest market here

Great Malvern Christmas Lights Switch On and Market

Great Malvern, Worcestershire

21 Nov 2026

7 miles from the nearest market here

Tewkesbury Christmas Market and Lights Switch-On

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

22 Nov 2026

12 miles from the nearest market here

Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre

Worcester, Worcestershire

3 to 6 Dec 2026

14 miles from the nearest market here

Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

7 Nov to 20 Dec 2026

Open Saturdays and Sundays only

14 miles from the nearest market here

Spetchley Artisan Christmas Market

Spetchley, near Worcester, Worcestershire

14 to 15 Nov 2026

15 miles from the nearest market here

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