Christmas Markets in Lancashire 2026
6 Christmas markets in Lancashire, 5 with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Christmas By The Sea, on Friday 20 November; the last to close is Christmas By The Sea, on Sunday 3 January 2027.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Christmas By The Sea, on Friday 20 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas By The Sea Blackpool | 20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | Open every day of its run | |
| Christmas in Colne (lights switch-on and festive market) Colne | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Hoghton Tower Christmas Gift Market Hoghton | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| CancerCare Christmas Fair at Leighton Hall Carnforth | 2 Dec 2026 | One day only | Ticket |
| Worden Hall Christmas Craft Market Leyland | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Dates Not Yet Announced
Questions About Christmas Markets in Lancashire
When do Christmas markets in Lancashire start in 2026?
The first is Christmas By The Sea, which opens on Friday 20 November 2026. The last to close is Christmas By The Sea, on Sunday 3 January 2027.
Which Christmas markets in Lancashire charge for entry?
Hoghton Tower Christmas Gift Market and CancerCare Christmas Fair at Leighton Hall need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Just Outside Lancashire
Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
4 to 6 Dec 2026
8 miles from the nearest market here
Holker Winter Market
Cark-in-Cartmel, Cumbria
6 to 8 Nov 2026
8 miles from the nearest market here
Smithills Farm Christmas Markets
Bolton, Greater Manchester
21 to 29 Nov 2026
Open 21 to 22 Nov and 28 to 29 Nov only
10 miles from the nearest market here
Kendal Christmas Celebration
Kendal, Cumbria
6 Dec 2026
12 miles from the nearest market here
Southport Christmas Market Cabins
Southport, Merseyside
4 to 20 Dec 2026
Open 4 to 6 Dec, 10 to 13 Dec and 17 to 20 Dec only
12 miles from the nearest market here
Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival
Ulverston, Cumbria
28 to 29 Nov 2026
13 miles from the nearest market here
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