Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair 2026

Runs Saturday 7 November to Sunday 8 November 2026

Dates	Saturday 7 November to Sunday 8 November 2026 (2 open days)
Days Closed	None listed: open every day of its run
Opening Times	Not yet published by the organiser when we checked. The dates are confirmed; we add the hours when they are out.
Where	Indoor exhibition spaces at Haddo House, including the Peatyards and the concert hall AB41 7LE Open in Maps
Entry	Entry ticket needed, bookable in advance; the booking page lists tickets from free to £3.77 (2026). National Trust for Scotland members and country park permit holders park free
Organiser	National Trust for Scotland (Haddo House). Official page

Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair: Quick Answers

When does Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair start in 2026?

It opens on Saturday 7 November 2026.

When does Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair end?

The last day is Sunday 8 November 2026.

What time does Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair open and close?

The organiser had not published 2026 opening times when we checked on 12 October 2026. The dates are confirmed.

Is Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 7 Nov and 8 Nov.

Is Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair free to enter?

No. Entry ticket needed, bookable in advance; the booking page lists tickets from free to £3.77 (2026). National Trust for Scotland members and country park permit holders park free.

Where is Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair?

Indoor exhibition spaces at Haddo House, including the Peatyards and the concert hall, Methlick AB41 7LE.

About Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair

A two-day indoor craft fair at the National Trust for Scotland's Haddo House, with about 47 makers across four exhibition areas, food trucks, carol singers, musicians and book signings.

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Where Is Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair?

Indoor exhibition spaces at Haddo House, including the Peatyards and the concert hall, Methlick AB41 7LE. The other dots are nearby markets.

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Meeting Santa at Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair

Called	Visit Santa at Haddo House
When	13 to 20 Dec 2026. Several dates between 13 and 20 December, in timed slots; the page does not list the individual days
Where	Inside Haddo House itself, about a ten-minute walk from the car park
Price	£15 a child. £15 per child with a gift, up to six children per slot; one adult per slot goes free and further guests are £4 each without a gift; Eventbrite shows tickets from £16.48 once its fee is added
Booking	Booking needed. Organiser's booking page

A private family visit with Santa and Mrs Claus in the decorated house, with elves, a reindeer herder and photos; it is a separate ticketed event in December, five weeks after the craft fair, and the fair itself only has a post box for letters to Santa.

Visits to Santa at the bigger markets sell out weeks ahead, and times change. Check the organiser's page before you promise anyone.

Source: Haddo House (National Trust for Scotland), on Eventbrite, checked 12 October 2026. All markets with a grotto.

Other Christmas Markets Nearby

Aberdeen Christmas Village

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City

12 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027

Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Sat 26 Dec, Fri 1 Jan

18 miles away

Crathes Christmas Fair

Banchory, Aberdeenshire

13 to 15 Nov 2026

25 miles away

Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle

Ballater, Aberdeenshire

6 to 8 Nov 2026

45 miles away

More in Scotland, or see every market's 2026 dates.