# Christmas Markets Near Brighton 2026 > 13 Christmas markets within 30 miles of Brighton, nearest first, with their 2026 dates, the days they are closed, entry cost and a map. Each is checked against the organiser's own page. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/brighton/ 13 Christmas markets within 30 miles of Brighton city centre, nearest first, one of them in the city itself. 11 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. **None open this weekend** (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: [Hever Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hever-castle/), on Friday 6 November 2026. ## 2026 Dates, Nearest to Brighton First | Market and Distance From Brighton | Dates | Days Closed | Entry | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Christmas in Little Chelsea](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/eastbourne/) Eastbourne, 19 miles east | 4 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free | | [Petworth Christmas Cracker](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/petworth-town/) Petworth, 24 miles north-west | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free | | [Christmas Makers Market at Petworth](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/petworth/) Petworth, 24 miles north-west | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | | | [The Pantiles Boutique Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tunbridge-wells/) Royal Tunbridge Wells, 27 miles north-east | 13 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open 13 to 15 Nov, 20 to 22 Nov, 27 to 29 Nov, 4 to 6 Dec, 11 to 13 Dec and 18 to 24 Dec only | Free | | [Hever Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hever-castle/) Hever, 27 miles north-east | 6 Nov 2026 | One day only | Ticket | | [Weald & Downland Living Museum Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/weald-and-downland/) Singleton, 28 miles west | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket | | [Chichester Festive Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chichester/) Chichester, 28 miles west | 4 to 13 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free | | [West Dean Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-dean/) West Dean, 29 miles west | 27 to 28 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket | | [Midhurst Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/midhurst/) Midhurst, 29 miles north-west | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | | | [Ramster Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ramster-hall/) Chiddingfold, 29 miles north-west | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket | | [Dorking Christmas Festival](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/dorking/) Dorking, 30 miles north | 29 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free | Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Brighton, so the journey by road or rail is longer. ## Dates Not Yet Announced - [Brighton Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/brighton/) (city centre) - [Arundel by Candlelight](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/arundel/) (18 miles west) **Making a day of it?** Walking tours, day trips and other things to do in Brighton can be booked ahead. [Tours and things to do in Brighton on Viator](https://www.viator.com/Brighton/d24027-ttd?pid=P00325279&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=bcm-near-brighton) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) ## Further From Brighton, and Popular The most searched Christmas markets between 30 and 60 miles away. [Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market Winchester, Hampshire 20 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 54 miles west of Brighton](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/winchester/) [Rochester Christmas Market Rochester, Kent 27 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only 48 miles north-east of Brighton](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/rochester/) [Southbank Centre Winter Market London, Greater London 2 Nov 2026 to 4 Jan 2027 Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Thu 31 Dec 47 miles north of Brighton](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/southbank/) ## Questions About Christmas Markets Near Brighton ### What is the nearest Christmas market to Brighton? [Christmas in Little Chelsea](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/eastbourne/) is the nearest, 19 miles east of the centre (4 Dec 2026). ### Which is the biggest Christmas market near Brighton? Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is [Brighton Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/brighton/) (city centre), followed by [Hever Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hever-castle/) (27 miles north-east). ### When do Christmas markets near Brighton start in 2026? The first to open is [Hever Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hever-castle/), on Friday 6 November 2026. The last to close is [The Pantiles Boutique Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tunbridge-wells/), on Thursday 24 December 2026. ### Which Christmas markets near Brighton charge for entry? [Hever Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hever-castle/), [Weald & Downland Living Museum Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/weald-and-downland/), [West Dean Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-dean/) and [Ramster Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ramster-hall/) need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it. Other cities nearby: [Portsmouth](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/portsmouth/). All of [the South East](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-east/). Not starting from the centre of Brighton? [Find the markets nearest your postcode](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/#finder). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/how-we-check/).