Christmas Markets in Oxfordshire 2026
8 Christmas markets in Oxfordshire, 6 with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Oxford Victorian Christmas Market, on Thursday 12 November; the last to close is Christmas in Oxford, on Thursday 31 December 2026.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Oxford Victorian Christmas Market, on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Victorian Christmas Market Oxford | 12 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Blenheim Palace Christmas Market Woodstock | 13 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Christmas in Oxford Oxford | 21 Nov to 31 Dec 2026 | Closed on Fri 25 Dec | Free |
| Waterperry Gardens Christmas Markets Waterperry | 21 Nov to 6 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed on Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov | Free |
| Banbury Winter Market Banbury | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Cogges Christmas Market Witney | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
Dates Not Yet Announced
Questions About Christmas Markets in Oxfordshire
Which is the biggest Christmas market in Oxfordshire?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Christmas in Oxford (21 Nov to 31 Dec 2026), followed by Blenheim Palace Christmas Market.
When do Christmas markets in Oxfordshire start in 2026?
The first is Oxford Victorian Christmas Market, which opens on Thursday 12 November 2026. The last to close is Christmas in Oxford, on Thursday 31 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets in Oxfordshire charge for entry?
Cogges Christmas Market needs a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Just Outside Oxfordshire
Reading's Christmas Market on Broad Street
Reading, Berkshire
14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
6 miles from the nearest market here
Maidenhead Christmas Lights Switch-on and Festive Market
Maidenhead, Berkshire
21 Nov 2026
8 miles from the nearest market here
Artists & Makers Fair at The Dairy, Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire
4 to 6 Dec 2026
9 miles from the nearest market here
Wokingham Winter Carnival
Wokingham, Berkshire
29 Nov 2026
9 miles from the nearest market here
Christmas Market by The Market Garden Windsor
Windsor, Berkshire
28 to 29 Nov 2026
13 miles from the nearest market here
Leamington Christmas Market
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
1 Nov to 20 Dec 2026
Open Sundays only. Closed on Sun 8 Nov
18 miles from the nearest market here
More in South East: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex, Sussex, London. Or find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.