# Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle 2026

> Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle runs 6 to 8 November 2026 in Ballater. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 11 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/balmoral/

Ballater, [Aberdeenshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/aberdeenshire/)

Runs Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November 2026

| Dates | Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November 2026 (3 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Friday to Sunday: **10am to 4pm** |
| Where | A tented village from beside the castle past the cafe to the mews and stable buildings at Balmoral Castle AB35 5TB [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.0407,-3.2301) |
| Entry | Free entry; parking charge to be confirmed |
| Organiser | Exclusively Highlands. [Official page](https://www.exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk/events/christmas-at-balmoral/) |

## Checked Against the Source

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

- [Exclusively Highlands](https://www.exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk/events/christmas-at-balmoral/), checked 11 October 2026
- [Balmoral Castle](https://balmoralcastle.com/), checked 11 October 2026

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 Spotted something out of date?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

## Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle: Quick Answers

### When does Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle start in 2026?

It opens on Friday 6 November 2026.

### When does Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle end?

The last day is Sunday 8 November 2026.

### What time does Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle open and close?

Friday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.

### Is Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 6 Nov and 8 Nov.

### Is Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle free to enter?

Yes. Free entry; parking charge to be confirmed.

### Where is Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle?

A tented village from beside the castle past the cafe to the mews and stable buildings at Balmoral Castle, Ballater AB35 5TB.

## About Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle

A three-day market of Scottish art, craft, food and drink stalls in marquees and the stable buildings in the grounds of Balmoral Castle on Royal Deeside.

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## Where Is Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle?

A tented village from beside the castle past the cafe to the mews and stable buildings at Balmoral Castle, Ballater AB35 5TB. The other dots are nearby markets.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Crathes Christmas Fair  Banchory, Aberdeenshire  13 to 15 Nov 2026  30 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/crathes-castle/) [Blair Castle Christmas Market  Blair Atholl, Perth and Kinross  20 to 22 Nov 2026  30 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/blair-castle/) [Pitlochry Christmas Market  Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross  12 Dec 2026  30 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/pitlochry/) [Christmas in City Square  Dundee, Dundee City  27 Nov to 31 Dec 2026  41 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/dundee/) [Aberdeen Christmas Village  Aberdeen, Aberdeen City  12 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027  Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Sat 26 Dec, Fri 1 Jan  43 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/aberdeen/)

More in [Scotland](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/scotland/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).