York, North Yorkshire
Castle Howard Christmas Market 2026
There Is No Separate Christmas Market Here
Castle Howard has no Christmas market. Christmas there is a ticketed decorated-house experience, A Dickens of a Christmas at Castle Howard, from 12 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, with Father Christmas, a grotto, afternoon teas and wreath-making workshops on selected dates.
| Where | Castle Howard house and gardens YO60 7DA Open in Maps |
|---|---|
| Organiser | Castle Howard. Official page |
Closest Christmas Markets to Castle Howard
These are the nearest markets with confirmed 2026 dates, closest first. Distances are in a straight line from Castle Howard.
Ampleforth Abbey Christmas Craft Market
Ampleforth, North Yorkshire
28 to 29 Nov 2026
9 miles away
York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)
York, North Yorkshire
12 Nov to 21 Dec 2026
Closed Tuesdays
13 miles away
Knaresborough Christmas Market
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
5 to 6 Dec 2026
24 miles away
Ripon Cathedral Christmas Food & Gift Fair
Ripon, North Yorkshire
20 to 21 Nov 2026
25 miles away
Harrogate Christmas Market
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
4 to 19 Dec 2026
Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only
27 miles away
Beverley Festival of Christmas
Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
13 Dec 2026
27 miles away
Castle Howard Christmas Market: Quick Answers
Is there a Christmas market at Castle Howard?
No. Castle Howard has no Christmas market.
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Santa's Grotto at Castle Howard
| Called | Santa's Grotto in the Jellycat Shop |
|---|---|
| When | 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026. Selected dates only |
| Where | In the Jellycat Shop at Castle Howard, part of the estate's Christmas at Castle Howard season |
| Price | Tickets from £37.50, with a 5.5% booking fee on top; everyone going in needs a ticket whatever their age; a full-price ticket includes a Jellycat soft toy; the ticket covers the grotto only, with house and gardens entry sold as an add-on; parking £7.25 per car if booked ahead |
| Booking | Booking needed. Organiser's booking page |
This is a one-to-one visit to Santa and is fully wheelchair accessible; babies under 12 months get a free ticket (no gift) booked alongside a paid 'With Gift' ticket, and latecomers are refused once the session has started.
Visits to Santa at the bigger markets sell out weeks ahead, and times change. Check the organiser's page before you promise anyone.
Source: Castle Howard, checked 12 October 2026. All markets with a grotto.
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