Christmas Markets in the Peak District 2026
8 Christmas markets in the Peak District, all with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Chatsworth Christmas Market, on Saturday 7 November; the last to close is Haddon Hall Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market, on Sunday 20 December 2026.
These are the markets in and on the edge of the national park, including Chatsworth, Bakewell, Buxton and Matlock.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Chatsworth Christmas Market, on Saturday 7 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Christmas Market Bakewell | 7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Haddon Hall Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market Bakewell | 11 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays | Ticket |
| Bakewell Christmas Market Bakewell | 14 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Thornbridge Estate Christmas Market Ashford in the Water | 20 Nov to 6 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market Buxton | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Matlock Victorian Christmas Market Matlock | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto Buxton | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Matlock Christmas Market Matlock | 19 to 20 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Questions About Christmas Markets in the Peak District
Which is the biggest Christmas market in the Peak District?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Chatsworth Christmas Market (7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026), followed by Bakewell Christmas Market.
When do Christmas markets in the Peak District start in 2026?
The first is Chatsworth Christmas Market, which opens on Saturday 7 November 2026. The last to close is Haddon Hall Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market, on Sunday 20 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets in the Peak District charge for entry?
Haddon Hall Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market and Thornbridge Estate Christmas Market need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Just Outside the Peak District
Chesterfield Christmas Market
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
20 to 22 Nov 2026
8 miles from the nearest market here
Macclesfield Treacle Market (Christmas dates)
Macclesfield, Cheshire
29 Nov to 20 Dec 2026
Open Sundays only. Closed on Sun 6 Dec, Sun 13 Dec
9 miles from the nearest market here
Prestbury Christmas Fair
Prestbury, Cheshire
6 Dec 2026
10 miles from the nearest market here
Sheffield Christmas Market
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
12 miles from the nearest market here
Stockport Town Hall Christmas Fayre
Stockport, Greater Manchester
3 Dec 2026
14 miles from the nearest market here
Hyde Christmas Artisan Market
Hyde, Greater Manchester
22 Nov 2026
15 miles from the nearest market here
More in East Midlands: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire. Or find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.