# Christmas Markets in South Yorkshire 2026

> 2 Christmas markets in South Yorkshire with their 2026 dates, the days they are closed, entry cost and a map, each checked against the organiser's own page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/south-yorkshire/

2 Christmas markets in South Yorkshire, all with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Sheffield Christmas Market, on Thursday 12 November; the last to close is Sheffield Christmas Market, on Thursday 24 December 2026.

**None open this weekend** (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: [Sheffield Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/sheffield/), on Thursday 12 November 2026.

## 2026 Dates, in the Order They Open

| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Sheffield Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/sheffield/) Sheffield | 12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| [Christmas on the Square, Barnsley](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/barnsley/) Barnsley | 4 to 20 Dec 2026 | Open 4 to 6 Dec, 12 Dec and 18 to 20 Dec only | Free |

## Questions About Christmas Markets in South Yorkshire

### When do Christmas markets in South Yorkshire start in 2026?

The first is [Sheffield Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/sheffield/), which opens on Thursday 12 November 2026. The last to close is [Sheffield Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/sheffield/), on Thursday 24 December 2026.

## Just Outside South Yorkshire

[The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market  Wakefield, West Yorkshire  20 to 29 Nov 2026  Open 20 to 22 Nov and 28 to 29 Nov only  9 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hepworth-wakefield/) [Chesterfield Christmas Market  Chesterfield, Derbyshire  20 to 22 Nov 2026  10 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chesterfield/) [Chatsworth Christmas Market  Bakewell, Derbyshire  7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026  12 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chatsworth/) [Huddersfield Mini Christmas Market  Huddersfield, West Yorkshire  28 Nov 2026  14 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/huddersfield/) [Thornbridge Estate Christmas Market  Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire  20 Nov to 6 Dec 2026  Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only  14 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/thornbridge/) [Bakewell Christmas Market  Bakewell, Derbyshire  14 to 15 Nov 2026  14 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bakewell/)

More in [Yorkshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/yorkshire/): [East Riding of Yorkshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/east-riding-of-yorkshire/), [North Yorkshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/north-yorkshire/), [West Yorkshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/west-yorkshire/). Or [find the markets nearest your postcode](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/#finder). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/how-we-check/).