Christmas Markets in Leicestershire 2026
4 Christmas markets in Leicestershire, 3 with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Melton Mowbray Christmas Market, on Friday 27 November; the last to close is Leicester Cathedral Christmas Market, on Saturday 5 December 2026.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Melton Mowbray Christmas Market, on Friday 27 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray Christmas Market Melton Mowbray | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Love Loughborough Festive Fair Loughborough | 29 Nov 2026 | One day only | |
| Leicester Cathedral Christmas Market Leicester | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
Dates Not Yet Announced
Questions About Christmas Markets in Leicestershire
When do Christmas markets in Leicestershire start in 2026?
The first is Melton Mowbray Christmas Market, which opens on Friday 27 November 2026. The last to close is Leicester Cathedral Christmas Market, on Saturday 5 December 2026.
Just Outside Leicestershire
Stubton Hall Christmas Market
Stubton, Lincolnshire
6 Dec 2026
11 miles from the nearest market here
Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
13 miles from the nearest market here
Stamford Christmas Market
Stamford, Lincolnshire
6 Dec 2026
19 miles from the nearest market here
Burghley Christmas Fair
Stamford, Lincolnshire
26 to 29 Nov 2026
20 miles from the nearest market here
Newstead Abbey Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs
Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire
28 Nov to 20 Dec 2026
Open Saturdays and Sundays only
21 miles from the nearest market here
Lamport Hall Christmas Market
Lamport, Northamptonshire
5 to 13 Dec 2026
Open Saturdays and Sundays only
21 miles from the nearest market here
More in East Midlands: Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Peak District. Or find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.