Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre 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 and Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Where	Ipswich Town Hall, the Corn Exchange and the Cornhill square in front IP1 1DH Open in Maps
Entry	Ticket needed. £2 per adult per day, children 14 and under free (2026); booking an entry time slot is advised
Organiser	Ipswich Borough Council. Official page

Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre: Quick Answers

When does Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre start in 2026?

It opens on Saturday 21 November 2026.

When does Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre end?

The last day is Sunday 22 November 2026.

What time does Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre open and close?

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm.

Is Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre open every day?

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

Is Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre free to enter?

No. Ticket needed. £2 per adult per day, children 14 and under free (2026); booking an entry time slot is advised.

Where is Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre?

Ipswich Town Hall, the Corn Exchange and the Cornhill square in front, Ipswich IP1 1DH.

About Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre

A weekend market of local makers and traders inside the Town Hall and Corn Exchange, with choirs, a children's trail and a Santa's grotto. It is in its second year.

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Where Is Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre?

Ipswich Town Hall, the Corn Exchange and the Cornhill square in front, Ipswich IP1 1DH. The other dots are nearby markets.

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Santa's Grotto at Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre

Called	Santa's Grotto
When	21 to 22 Nov 2026. Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, the two days of the fayre
Where	Inside the fayre at Ipswich Town Hall and the adjoining Corn Exchange on the Cornhill
Price	£15 a child. The first adult is included with each child ticket; each extra adult is £3. This is on top of the fayre's own entry charge
Booking	Booking needed. Organiser's booking page

Visits are booked for a timed slot of about 15 minutes, starting with an elf's welcome and a photo walk-through before meeting Father Christmas.

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

Source: All About Ipswich (Ipswich Central, the town's Business Improvement District), checked 12 October 2026. All markets with a grotto.

Where to Stay Near Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre

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