Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market 2026

Runs Saturday 21 November to Sunday 22 November 2026

Dates	Saturday 21 November to Sunday 22 November 2026 (2 open days)
Days Closed	None listed: open every day of its run
Opening Times	Saturday 21 November: 10am to 7pm Sunday 22 November: 10am to 4pm Saturday is the Buxton by Lamp Light markets, followed by an evening parade and lights switch-on; Sunday is the Mayoral Charities Dickensian Christmas Market
Where	Pavilion Gardens, indoors in the Octagon Hall and outdoors in the gardens SK17 6BE Open in Maps
Entry	Free entry is stated for the Sunday Dickensian market; no charge is mentioned for the Saturday markets
Organiser	Buxton Pavilion Gardens (Parkwood Leisure). Official page

Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market: Quick Answers

When does Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market start in 2026?

It opens on Saturday 21 November 2026.

When does Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market end?

The last day is Sunday 22 November 2026.

What time does Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market open and close?

Saturday 21 November 10am to 7pm; Sunday 22 November 10am to 4pm. Saturday is the Buxton by Lamp Light markets, followed by an evening parade and lights switch-on; Sunday is the Mayoral Charities Dickensian Christmas Market.

Is Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 21 Nov and 22 Nov.

Is Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market free to enter?

Yes. Free entry is stated for the Sunday Dickensian market; no charge is mentioned for the Saturday markets.

Where is Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market?

Pavilion Gardens, indoors in the Octagon Hall and outdoors in the gardens, Buxton SK17 6BE.

About Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market

Buxton's main Christmas market weekend at Pavilion Gardens. Saturday has indoor and outdoor Christmas markets ending with a parade and the lights switch-on, and Sunday has a Dickensian themed charity market of craft and gift stalls.

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Where Is Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market?

Pavilion Gardens, indoors in the Octagon Hall and outdoors in the gardens, Buxton SK17 6BE. The other dots are nearby markets.

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