# Light Up Maldon 2026

> Light Up Maldon runs 26 November 2026 in Maldon. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 12 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/maldon/

Maldon, [Essex](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/essex/)

One day only: Thursday 26 November 2026

| Dates | Thursday 26 November 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Opening Times | Thursday: **5pm to 9pm** Lights are switched on at 18:00 |
| Where | Maldon High Street, with indoor craft markets in All Saints Church, the Maeldune Heritage Centre and the Moot Hall [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7318,0.6765) |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Maldon Town Council. [Official page](https://www.maldontowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/light-up-maldon/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide.

- [Maldon Town Council](https://www.maldontowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/light-up-maldon/), checked 12 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.maldontowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/light-up-maldon/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Light Up Maldon: Quick Answers

### When is Light Up Maldon in 2026?

It is on Thursday 26 November 2026, for one day only.

### What time does Light Up Maldon open and close?

Thursday 5pm to 9pm. Lights are switched on at 18:00.

### Is Light Up Maldon free to enter?

Yes.

### Where is Light Up Maldon?

Maldon High Street, with indoor craft markets in All Saints Church, the Maeldune Heritage Centre and the Moot Hall, Maldon.

## About Light Up Maldon

A one-evening Christmas lights switch-on and street market run by the town council, with stalls along the High Street, indoor craft markets in three nearby buildings, entertainment and a Santa's grotto.

## Where Is Light Up Maldon?

Maldon High Street, with indoor craft markets in All Saints Church, the Maeldune Heritage Centre and the Moot Hall, Maldon. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Santa's Grotto at Light Up Maldon

| Called | Santa's Grotto |
| --- | --- |
| When | 26 Nov 2026. Thursday 26 November only, the evening of the lights switch-on |
| Where | At the Brights Solicitors office in Maldon |
| Price | Not published by the organiser when we checked |

Source: [Maldon Town Council](https://www.maldontowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/light-up-maldon/), checked 12 October 2026. [All markets with a grotto](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santas-grotto/).

## Where to Stay Near Light Up Maldon

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Thursday 26 November.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Essex County Christmas Fair at Boreham House  Boreham, Essex  13 to 15 Nov 2026  7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/boreham-house/) [Chelmsford Christmas Market  Chelmsford, Essex  2026 dates not yet announced  9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chelmsford/) [Billericay Christmas Market  Billericay, Essex  6 Dec 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/billericay/) [Colchester Christmas Market  Colchester, Essex  6 Dec 2026  15 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/colchester/) ['Keep' Christmastide Market  Castle Hedingham, near Halstead, Essex  18 to 20 Dec 2026  18 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hedingham-castle/)

More in [East of England](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/east-of-england/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).