# Christmas Markets in West Yorkshire 2026

> 8 Christmas markets in West 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/west-yorkshire/

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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/harewood/), on Friday 6 November 2026.

## 2026 Dates, in the Order They Open

| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Harewood Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/harewood/) Harewood | 6 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open 6 to 8 Nov and 27 to 29 Nov only | Ticket |
| [The Piece Hall Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/halifax/) Halifax | 13 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| [Leeds Christmas Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/leeds/) Leeds | 19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| [The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hepworth-wakefield/) Wakefield | 20 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open 20 to 22 Nov and 28 to 29 Nov only | Ticket |
| [Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers' Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ilkley-manor-house/) Ilkley | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| [Bradford Industrial Museum Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bradford/) Bradford | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| [Huddersfield Mini Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/huddersfield/) Huddersfield | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only |  |
| [Otley Victorian Fayre](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/otley/) 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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/leeds/) (19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026), followed by [Harewood Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/harewood/).

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

The first is [Harewood Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/harewood/), which opens on Friday 6 November 2026. The last to close is [Leeds Christmas Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/leeds/), on Wednesday 23 December 2026.

### Which Christmas markets in West Yorkshire charge for entry?

[Harewood Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/harewood/), [The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hepworth-wakefield/) and [Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers' Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ilkley-manor-house/) 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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/harrogate-valley-gardens/) [Harrogate Christmas Market  Harrogate, North Yorkshire  4 to 19 Dec 2026  Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only  7 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/harrogate/) [Knaresborough Christmas Market  Knaresborough, North Yorkshire  5 to 6 Dec 2026  8 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/knaresborough/) [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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/barnsley/) [Fountains Abbey Christmas Market  Ripon, North Yorkshire  28 to 29 Nov 2026  15 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/fountains-abbey/) [Christmas in Colne (lights switch-on and festive market)  Colne, Lancashire  28 Nov 2026  15 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/colne/)

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/), [South Yorkshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/south-yorkshire/). Or [find the markets nearest your postcode](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/#finder). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/how-we-check/).