# Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair 2026

> Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair runs 24 to 25 November 2026 in Alnwick. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the official tourism board on 12 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/alnwick-castle/

Alnwick, [Northumberland](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/northumberland/)

Runs Tuesday 24 November to Wednesday 25 November 2026

| Dates | Tuesday 24 November to Wednesday 25 November 2026 (2 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Tuesday 24 November (preview evening): **6pm to 9pm** Wednesday 25 November (market day): **9am to 2.30pm** Tuesday 24 November is a ticketed preview evening; Wednesday 25 November is the daytime market day |
| Where | Guest Hall at Alnwick Castle NE66 1NQ [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55.4156,-1.7059) |
| Entry | Tickets needed for both the preview evening and the market day; £15 for the preview evening and £5 for the market day (2026) |
| Organiser | Alnwick Castle. [Official page](https://christmas.alnwickcastle.com/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the official tourism board's own page, not from another guide.

- [Visit Northumberland](https://www.visitnorthumberland.com/inspire-me/blogs/christmas-markets), checked 12 October 2026
- [Alnwick Castle](https://christmas.alnwickcastle.com/), checked 12 October 2026
- [Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair ticket page (Smile For Life Children's Charity), linked from the castle's fair page](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/smileforlifechildrenscharity/2434958), checked 12 October 2026
- [Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair ticket page (Smile For Life Children's Charity), linked from the castle's fair page](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/smileforlifechildrenscharity/2437545), checked 12 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://christmas.alnwickcastle.com/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair: Quick Answers

### When does Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair start in 2026?

It opens on Tuesday 24 November 2026.

### When does Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair end?

The last day is Wednesday 25 November 2026.

### What time does Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair open and close?

Tuesday 24 November (preview evening) 6pm to 9pm; Wednesday 25 November (market day) 9am to 2.30pm. Tuesday 24 November is a ticketed preview evening; Wednesday 25 November is the daytime market day.

### Is Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 24 Nov and 25 Nov.

### Is Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair free to enter?

No. Tickets needed for both the preview evening and the market day; £15 for the preview evening and £5 for the market day (2026).

### Where is Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair?

Guest Hall at Alnwick Castle, Alnwick NE66 1NQ.

## About Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair

Two-day indoor fair in the castle's Guest Hall with a preview evening followed by a market day, with around two dozen named stallholders. The castle is otherwise shut for winter.

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## Where Is Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair?

Guest Hall at Alnwick Castle, Alnwick NE66 1NQ. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Tuesday 24 November.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Ford & Etal Christmas Market  Ford, Northumberland  28 to 29 Nov 2026  21 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ford-and-etal/) [Christmas Craft Fair at Belsay Hall  Belsay, Northumberland  21 to 22 Nov 2026  23 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/belsay-hall/) [Living North Christmas Fair North East  Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear  22 to 25 Oct 2026  27 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/living-north-christmas-fair/) [Berwick Christmas Market  Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland  14 Nov to 19 Dec 2026  Open Saturdays only  27 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/berwick/) [Spanish City Christmas Market  Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear  20 to 22 Nov 2026  27 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/whitley-bay/)

More in [North East](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/north-east/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).