Christmas Markets Near Derby 2026
13 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Derby city centre, nearest first, one of them in the city itself. 12 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Chatsworth Christmas Market, on Saturday 7 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Derby First
| Market and Distance From Derby | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Winter Wonderland Nottingham, 14 miles east | 12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Matlock Christmas Market Matlock, 15 miles north | 19 to 20 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Matlock Victorian Christmas Market Matlock, 15 miles north | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Love Loughborough Festive Fair Loughborough, 15 miles south-east | 29 Nov 2026 | One day only | |
| Newstead Abbey Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs Ravenshead, 16 miles north-east | 28 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| Haddon Hall Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market Bakewell, 20 miles north | 11 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays | Ticket |
| Chesterfield Christmas Market Chesterfield, 22 miles north | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Bakewell Christmas Market Bakewell, 22 miles north | 14 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Chatsworth Christmas Market Bakewell, 22 miles north | 7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Lichfield Christmas Fayre Lichfield, 22 miles south-west | 15 Nov 2026 | One day only | |
| Thornbridge Estate Christmas Market Ashford in the Water, 23 miles north-west | 20 Nov to 6 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| Leicester Cathedral Christmas Market Leicester, 24 miles south-east | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Derby, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Derby Festive Markets (city centre)
Further From Derby, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 25 and 60 miles away.
Manchester Christmas Markets
Manchester, Greater Manchester
6 Nov to 22 Dec 2026
50 miles north-west of Derby
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market
Birmingham, West Midlands
5 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
35 miles south-west of Derby
Sheffield Christmas Market
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
32 miles north of Derby
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Derby
What is the nearest Christmas market to Derby?
Nottingham Winter Wonderland is the nearest, 14 miles east of the centre (12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026).
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Derby?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Chatsworth Christmas Market (22 miles north), followed by Nottingham Winter Wonderland (14 miles east).
When do Christmas markets near Derby start in 2026?
The first to open is Chatsworth Christmas Market, on Saturday 7 November 2026. The last to close is Nottingham Winter Wonderland, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Derby charge for entry?
Newstead Abbey Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs, Haddon Hall Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market and Thornbridge Estate Christmas Market need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Nottingham, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Sheffield, Birmingham, Coventry, Lincoln. All of the East Midlands. Not starting from the centre of Derby? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.