Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto 2026

Runs Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026

Dates	Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026 (2 open days)
Days Closed	None listed: open every day of its run
Opening Times	Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Where	Octagon Hall and Lounge at Pavilion Gardens SK17 6BE Open in Maps
Entry	Free to enter
Organiser	Buxton Pavilion Gardens (Parkwood Leisure). Official page

Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto: Quick Answers

When does Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto start in 2026?

It opens on Saturday 5 December 2026.

When does Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto end?

The last day is Sunday 6 December 2026.

What time does Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto open and close?

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm.

Is Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 5 Dec and 6 Dec.

Is Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto free to enter?

Yes.

Where is Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto?

Octagon Hall and Lounge at Pavilion Gardens, Buxton SK17 6BE.

About Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto

An indoor Christmas fair in the Octagon Hall and Lounge at Pavilion Gardens, with gift, craft, art and clothing stalls and a Santa's grotto.

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Where Is Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto?

Octagon Hall and Lounge at Pavilion Gardens, Buxton SK17 6BE. The other dots are nearby markets.

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Santa's Grotto at Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto

Pavilion Gardens, Buxton (Parkwood Leisure) says there will be a grotto (listed as "Santa's Grotto") at the 2026 event, but had not published its dates, times or price when we checked. Place given: at Pavilion Gardens, where the fair fills the Octagon Hall and Lounge; the page does not say which room the grotto is in. The venue bills the weekend as a Christmas fair with a Santa's grotto but has not yet said when the grotto opens, what it costs or whether to book.

Source: Pavilion Gardens, Buxton (Parkwood Leisure), checked 12 October 2026. All markets with a grotto.

Where to Stay Near Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto

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