Christmas Markets in the Lake District 2026

4 Christmas markets in the Lake District, 3 with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Coniston Festive Fayre, on Saturday 14 November; the last to close is Hawkshead Christmas Fair, on Sunday 6 December 2026.

These are the markets inside the national park or at its gateway town, Kendal. Others elsewhere in Cumbria are listed further down.

None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Coniston Festive Fayre, on Saturday 14 November 2026.

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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open

Market	Dates	Days Closed	Entry
Coniston Festive Fayre Coniston	14 Nov 2026	One day only
Hawkshead Christmas Fair Hawkshead	5 to 6 Dec 2026	Open every day of its run	Free
Kendal Christmas Celebration Kendal	6 Dec 2026	One day only	Free

Dates Not Yet Announced

Keswick Victorian Fayre

Questions About Christmas Markets in the Lake District

Which is the biggest Christmas market in the Lake District?

Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Keswick Victorian Fayre (2026 dates not yet announced), followed by Kendal Christmas Celebration.

When do Christmas markets in the Lake District start in 2026?

The first is Coniston Festive Fayre, which opens on Saturday 14 November 2026. The last to close is Hawkshead Christmas Fair, on Sunday 6 December 2026.