Christmas Markets Near Cambridge 2026
9 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Cambridge city centre, nearest first, 2 of them in the city itself. All have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Christmas in Cambridge, on Friday 13 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Cambridge First
| Market and Distance From Cambridge | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas in Cambridge Cambridge city centre | 13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Mill Road Winter Fair Cambridge, 1 mile south-east | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Saffron Walden Indoor Christmas Market Saffron Walden, 14 miles south | 20 Nov to 5 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays and Saturdays only. Closed on Fri 27 Nov, Sat 28 Nov | Free |
| Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair Ely, 15 miles north-east | 19 to 21 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Huntingdon Christmas Markets Huntingdon, 16 miles north-west | 5 to 19 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays only | |
| Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House Old Warden, near Biggleswade, 20 miles south-west | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Letchworth Christmas Market Letchworth Garden City, 22 miles south-west | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre Bishop's Stortford, 23 miles south | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Hitchin Christmas Market Hitchin, 25 miles south-west | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Cambridge, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
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Further From Cambridge, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 25 and 60 miles away.
Rochester Christmas Market
Rochester, Kent
27 Nov to 13 Dec 2026
Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only
59 miles south of Cambridge
Southbank Centre Winter Market
London, Greater London
2 Nov 2026 to 4 Jan 2027
Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Thu 31 Dec
49 miles south of Cambridge
Skate Leicester Square and Christmas Market
London, Greater London
31 Oct 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Closed on Fri 25 Dec
49 miles south of Cambridge
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Cambridge
What is the nearest Christmas market to Cambridge?
Christmas in Cambridge is in the city centre (13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027). The nearest outside the city is Saffron Walden Indoor Christmas Market in Saffron Walden, 14 miles south.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Cambridge?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Christmas in Cambridge (city centre), followed by Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair (15 miles north-east).
When do Christmas markets near Cambridge start in 2026?
Christmas in Cambridge is both the first to open, on Friday 13 November 2026, and the last to close, on Sunday 3 January 2027.
Which Christmas markets near Cambridge stay open after Christmas?
Christmas in Cambridge (until Sunday 3 January). Most close on or before Christmas Eve, and several shut on Christmas Day itself: each page gives the days.
Which Christmas markets near Cambridge charge for entry?
Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair needs a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Ipswich. All of the East of England. Not starting from the centre of Cambridge? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.