# Petworth Christmas Cracker 2026

> Petworth Christmas Cracker runs 5 December 2026 in Petworth. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the official tourism board on 12 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/petworth-town/

Petworth, [West Sussex](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/west-sussex/)

One day only: Saturday 5 December 2026

| Dates | Saturday 5 December 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Opening Times | Saturday: **11am to 7.30pm** The Christmas tree lights are switched on in the Market Square at 18:00 |
| Where | Market Square and the streets around it in the centre of Petworth GU28 0AH [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.9866,-0.6098) |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Not stated on the tourism board page. [Official page](https://www.thegreatsussexway.org/ideas-and-inspiration/news-and-blogs/post/great-sussex-christmas-markets/) |

## Checked Against the Source

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

- [The Great Sussex Way (official tourism board for Chichester District)](https://www.thegreatsussexway.org/ideas-and-inspiration/news-and-blogs/post/great-sussex-christmas-markets/), checked 12 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.thegreatsussexway.org/ideas-and-inspiration/news-and-blogs/post/great-sussex-christmas-markets/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Petworth Christmas Cracker: Quick Answers

### When is Petworth Christmas Cracker in 2026?

It is on Saturday 5 December 2026, for one day only.

### What time does Petworth Christmas Cracker open and close?

Saturday 11am to 7.30pm. The Christmas tree lights are switched on in the Market Square at 18:00.

### Is Petworth Christmas Cracker free to enter?

Yes.

### Where is Petworth Christmas Cracker?

Market Square and the streets around it in the centre of Petworth, Petworth GU28 0AH.

## About Petworth Christmas Cracker

One-day town event in Petworth with more than 70 market stalls along the streets, entertainment in the Market Square and the Christmas tree lights switch-on in the evening. It is separate from the makers market at Petworth House the weekend before.

## Where Is Petworth Christmas Cracker?

Market Square and the streets around it in the centre of Petworth, Petworth GU28 0AH. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Petworth Christmas Cracker

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 5 December.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Christmas Makers Market at Petworth  Petworth, West Sussex  28 to 29 Nov 2026  Under a mile away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/petworth/) [Midhurst Christmas Market  Midhurst, West Sussex  5 Dec 2026  6 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/midhurst/) [Ramster Christmas Market  Chiddingfold, Surrey  21 to 22 Nov 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ramster-hall/) [Weald & Downland Living Museum Christmas Market  Singleton, West Sussex  21 to 22 Nov 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/weald-and-downland/) [West Dean Christmas Market  West Dean, West Sussex  27 to 28 Nov 2026  9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-dean/)

See all [Christmas markets near Brighton](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/brighton/). More in [South East](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-east/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).