Christmas Markets in West Yorkshire 2026
8 Christmas markets in West Yorkshire, all with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Harewood Christmas Market, on Friday 6 November; the last to close is Leeds Christmas Markets, on Wednesday 23 December 2026.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Harewood Christmas Market, on Friday 6 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Christmas Market Harewood | 6 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open 6 to 8 Nov and 27 to 29 Nov only | Ticket |
| The Piece Hall Christmas Market Halifax | 13 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Leeds Christmas Markets Leeds | 19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market Wakefield | 20 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open 20 to 22 Nov and 28 to 29 Nov only | Ticket |
| Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers' Fair Ilkley | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Bradford Industrial Museum Christmas Market Bradford | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Huddersfield Mini Christmas Market Huddersfield | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | |
| Otley Victorian Fayre Otley | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only |
Questions About Christmas Markets in West Yorkshire
Which is the biggest Christmas market in West Yorkshire?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Leeds Christmas Markets (19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026), followed by Harewood Christmas Market.
When do Christmas markets in West Yorkshire start in 2026?
The first is Harewood Christmas Market, which opens on Friday 6 November 2026. The last to close is Leeds Christmas Markets, on Wednesday 23 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets in West Yorkshire charge for entry?
Harewood Christmas Market, The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market and Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers' Fair need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Just Outside West Yorkshire
Harrogate Valley Gardens Christmas Artisan Market
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
5 to 6 Dec 2026
7 miles from the nearest market here
Harrogate Christmas Market
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
4 to 19 Dec 2026
Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only
7 miles from the nearest market here
Knaresborough Christmas Market
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
5 to 6 Dec 2026
8 miles from the nearest market here
Christmas on the Square, Barnsley
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
4 to 20 Dec 2026
Open 4 to 6 Dec, 12 Dec and 18 to 20 Dec only
9 miles from the nearest market here
Fountains Abbey Christmas Market
Ripon, North Yorkshire
28 to 29 Nov 2026
15 miles from the nearest market here
Christmas in Colne (lights switch-on and festive market)
Colne, Lancashire
28 Nov 2026
15 miles from the nearest market here
More in Yorkshire: East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire. Or find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.