# Christmas Markets in Sussex 2026

> 11 Christmas markets in Sussex 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/sussex/

11 Christmas markets in Sussex, 9 with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Hastings Christmas Designer Maker Fair, on Saturday 21 November; the last to close is Chichester Festive Market, on Sunday 13 December 2026.

East Sussex and West Sussex together.

**None open this weekend** (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: [Hastings Christmas Designer Maker Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hastings/), on Saturday 21 November 2026.

## 2026 Dates, in the Order They Open

| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Hastings Christmas Designer Maker Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hastings/) Hastings | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| [Weald & Downland Living Museum Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/weald-and-downland/) Singleton | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| [West Dean Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-dean/) West Dean | 27 to 28 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| [Christmas Makers Market at Petworth](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/petworth/) Petworth | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run |  |
| [Chichester Festive Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chichester/) Chichester | 4 to 13 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| [Christmas in Little Chelsea](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/eastbourne/) Eastbourne | 4 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| [Midhurst Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/midhurst/) Midhurst | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only |  |
| [Petworth Christmas Cracker](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/petworth-town/) Petworth | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| [West Wittering Beach Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-wittering/) West Wittering | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |

## Dates Not Yet Announced

- [Arundel by Candlelight](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/arundel/)
- [Brighton Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/brighton/)

## Questions About Christmas Markets in Sussex

### When do Christmas markets in Sussex start in 2026?

The first is [Hastings Christmas Designer Maker Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hastings/), which opens on Saturday 21 November 2026. The last to close is [Chichester Festive Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chichester/), on Sunday 13 December 2026.

### Which Christmas markets in Sussex charge for entry?

[Weald & Downland Living Museum Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/weald-and-downland/) and [West Dean Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-dean/) need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.

## Just Outside Sussex

[Ramster Christmas Market  Chiddingfold, Surrey  21 to 22 Nov 2026  8 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ramster-hall/) [Petersfield Christmas Market  Petersfield, Hampshire  13 Dec 2026  9 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/petersfield/) [Hotwalls Studios Festive Creative Market  Portsmouth, Hampshire  28 Nov to 6 Dec 2026  Open Saturdays and Sundays only  9 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hotwalls-portsmouth/) [Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market  Portsmouth, Hampshire  5 to 6 Dec 2026  10 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/port-solent/) [Godalming Christmas Festival Market  Godalming, Surrey  28 Nov 2026  14 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/godalming/) [Tenterden Christmas Market  Tenterden, Kent  19 to 22 Nov 2026  15 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tenterden/)

More in [South East](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-east/): [Berkshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/berkshire/), [Buckinghamshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/buckinghamshire/), [East Sussex](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/east-sussex/), [Hampshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/hampshire/), [Isle of Wight](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/isle-of-wight/), [Kent](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/kent/), [Oxfordshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/oxfordshire/), [Surrey](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/surrey/), [West Sussex](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/west-sussex/), [London](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/near-london/). Or [find the markets nearest your postcode](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/#finder). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/how-we-check/).