Christmas Markets in North Wales 2026
6 Christmas markets in North Wales, 2 with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Snowdonia Christmas Market (Nadolig Eryri ar Fro), on Saturday 28 November; the last to close is Portmeirion Christmas Fair, on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Snowdonia Christmas Market (Nadolig Eryri ar Fro), on Saturday 28 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowdonia Christmas Market (Nadolig Eryri ar Fro) Betws-y-Coed | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Portmeirion Christmas Fair Portmeirion | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Conwy Christmas market
- Llandudno Christmas Fayre
- Ruthin Christmas Extravaganza
- Wrexham Victorian Christmas Market
Questions About Christmas Markets in North Wales
Which is the biggest Christmas market in North Wales?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Portmeirion Christmas Fair (4 to 6 Dec 2026), followed by Llandudno Christmas Fayre.
When do Christmas markets in North Wales start in 2026?
The first is Snowdonia Christmas Market (Nadolig Eryri ar Fro), which opens on Saturday 28 November 2026. The last to close is Portmeirion Christmas Fair, on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets in North Wales charge for entry?
Portmeirion Christmas Fair needs a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Just Outside North Wales
Chester Christmas Market
Chester, Cheshire
18 Nov to 22 Dec 2026
11 miles from the nearest market here
Christmas in Frodsham
Frodsham, Cheshire
28 Nov 2026
20 miles from the nearest market here
Norton Priory Christmas Gift Fair
Runcorn, Cheshire
22 Nov 2026
24 miles from the nearest market here
Liverpool Christmas Market at Skate St George's
Liverpool, Merseyside
21 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Closed on Fri 25 Dec
24 miles from the nearest market here
More in Wales: Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Conwy, Pembrokeshire. Or find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.