Christmas Markets in North Yorkshire 2026
12 Christmas markets in North Yorkshire, 8 with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair), on Thursday 12 November; the last to close is York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair), on Monday 21 December 2026.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair), on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) York | 12 Nov to 21 Dec 2026 | Closed Tuesdays | Free |
| Ripon Cathedral Christmas Food & Gift Fair Ripon | 20 to 21 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Ampleforth Abbey Christmas Craft Market Ampleforth | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Fountains Abbey Christmas Market Ripon | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Richmond Christmas Fair Richmond | 29 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Harrogate Christmas Market Harrogate | 4 to 19 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | |
| Harrogate Valley Gardens Christmas Artisan Market Harrogate | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Knaresborough Christmas Market Knaresborough | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Grassington Dickensian Festival and Christmas Market
- Harrogate Christmas Fayre
- Malton Christmas Market
- Skipton Christmas Market
Questions About Christmas Markets in North Yorkshire
Which is the biggest Christmas market in North Yorkshire?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) (12 Nov to 21 Dec 2026), followed by Harrogate Christmas Market.
When do Christmas markets in North Yorkshire start in 2026?
The first is York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair), which opens on Thursday 12 November 2026. The last to close is York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair), on Monday 21 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets in North Yorkshire charge for entry?
Ripon Cathedral Christmas Food & Gift Fair needs a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Just Outside North Yorkshire
Harewood Christmas Market
Harewood, West Yorkshire
6 to 29 Nov 2026
Open 6 to 8 Nov and 27 to 29 Nov only
7 miles from the nearest market here
Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers' Fair
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
21 to 22 Nov 2026
8 miles from the nearest market here
Otley Victorian Fayre
Otley, West Yorkshire
6 Dec 2026
8 miles from the nearest market here
Christmas in Colne (lights switch-on and festive market)
Colne, Lancashire
28 Nov 2026
10 miles from the nearest market here
The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle, County Durham
11 to 13 Dec 2026
12 miles from the nearest market here
Raby Castle Christmas Market
Staindrop, County Durham
27 to 29 Nov 2026
13 miles from the nearest market here
More in Yorkshire: East Riding of Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire. Or find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.