Maidstone, Kent
Leeds Castle Christmas Market 2026
2026 Dates Not Yet Announced
When we checked on 12 October 2026, the venue had not published dates for 2026. We check again regularly and add them as soon as they are out. Please don't plan a trip around last year's dates.
| Where | Leeds Castle grounds ME17 1PL Open in Maps |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Leeds Castle Foundation. Official page |
Leeds Castle Christmas Market: Quick Answers
When is Leeds Castle Christmas Market in 2026?
The 2026 dates had not been announced when we checked on 12 October 2026.
Where is Leeds Castle Christmas Market?
Leeds Castle grounds, Maidstone ME17 1PL.
About Leeds Castle Christmas Market
Leeds Castle has held a weekend Christmas market in its grounds in past years. Its published Christmas 2026 programme lists a lights trail, a Wallace and Gromit trail and Father Christmas, but no market.
Where Is Leeds Castle Christmas Market?
Leeds Castle grounds, Maidstone ME17 1PL. The other dots are nearby markets.
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Meeting Santa at Leeds Castle Christmas Market
| Called | Father Christmas at Leeds Castle |
|---|---|
| When | 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026. Saturdays and Sundays 21 to 29 November, Friday to Sunday 4 to 6 December, then daily from 11 to 24 December |
| Where | In the Gatehouse on the Castle Island, about a 30-minute walk (roughly 1km) from the Visitor Centre |
| Price | £22 a child; £5 an adult. Castle admission is needed as well and is not included (admission tickets last 12 months). Each child takes home a goodie bag. Up to four children and two adults per booking, with at least one adult |
| Booking | Booking needed. Organiser's booking page |
A shared 40-minute session with elves and Father Christmas for about eight families at a time, aimed at ages 3 to 10; under-threes can be booked and get a different gift, and the grotto is on one level though the Gatehouse entrance is cobbled.
Visits to Santa at the bigger markets sell out weeks ahead, and times change. Check the organiser's page before you promise anyone.
Source: Leeds Castle (booking site run for the castle by Great Grottos Ltd, linked from leeds-castle.com), checked 12 October 2026. All markets with a grotto.
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