# Artisans on the Beach 2026

> Artisans on the Beach runs 21 November to 20 December 2026 in Swanage. Open days within these dates not yet published. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the official tourism board on 12 October 2026.

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

Swanage, [Dorset](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/dorset/)

Runs Saturday 21 November to Sunday 20 December 2026

| Dates | Saturday 21 November to Sunday 20 December 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | Open days within these dates not yet published. The organiser has given only the first and last date, so check before you travel |
| Opening Times | Not yet published by the organiser when we checked. The dates are confirmed; we add the hours when they are out. |
| Where | Beach huts on the Swanage seafront [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.6134,-1.9573) |
| Entry | No ticket is mentioned on the official page |
| Organiser | Artisans on the Beach. [Official page](https://www.visit-dorset.com/event/artisans-on-the-beach/235396301/) |

## Checked Against the Source

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

- [Visit Dorset](https://www.visit-dorset.com/event/artisans-on-the-beach/235396301/), checked 12 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.visit-dorset.com/event/artisans-on-the-beach/235396301/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Artisans on the Beach: Quick Answers

### When does Artisans on the Beach start in 2026?

It opens on Saturday 21 November 2026.

### When does Artisans on the Beach end?

The last day is Sunday 20 December 2026.

### What time does Artisans on the Beach open and close?

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

### Where is Artisans on the Beach?

Beach huts on the Swanage seafront, Swanage.

## About Artisans on the Beach

Local artists and craftspeople sell handmade goods from about 25 beach huts on the seafront in the weeks before Christmas. Now in its 12th year.

[Add the Dates to Your Calendar](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/swanage/dates.ics)

## Where Is Artisans on the Beach?

Beach huts on the Swanage seafront, Swanage. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Artisans on the Beach

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 21 November.

Map by Stay22. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/)

## Have You Been to Artisans on the Beach?

Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. One vote per market, no account needed.

## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Bournemouth Christmas Market  Bournemouth, Dorset  12 Nov to 31 Dec 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bournemouth/) [Poundbury Christmas Market  Dorchester, Dorset  28 Nov 2026  23 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/poundbury/) [Northwood House Christmas Fair  Cowes, Isle of Wight  28 to 29 Nov 2026  30 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cowes/) [Southampton Christmas Market  Southampton, Hampshire  12 Nov to 27 Dec 2026  Closed on Fri 25 Dec  31 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/southampton/) [Christmas on the Square  Salisbury, Wiltshire  20 Nov to 24 Dec 2026  32 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/salisbury/)

See all [Christmas markets near Bournemouth](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/bournemouth/). More in [South West](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-west/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).