Christmas Markets Near Ipswich 2026
7 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Ipswich city centre, nearest first, one 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: Blackthorpe Barn Arts & Crafts Fair, on Saturday 14 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Ipswich First
| Market and Distance From Ipswich | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre Ipswich city centre | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Suffolk County Christmas Fair at Hintlesham Hall Hintlesham, 5 miles west | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Colchester Christmas Market Colchester, 16 miles south-west | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Snape Maltings Christmas Farmers' Market Snape, 17 miles north-east | 22 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Blackthorpe Barn Arts & Crafts Fair Rougham, near Bury St Edmunds, 20 miles north-west | 14 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas Market Bury St Edmunds, 22 miles north-west | 26 to 28 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| 'Keep' Christmastide Market Castle Hedingham, near Halstead, 24 miles west | 18 to 20 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Ipswich, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Further From Ipswich, 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
54 miles south-west of Ipswich
Christmas in Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
44 miles west of Ipswich
Canterbury Christmas Market
Canterbury, Kent
12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
54 miles south of Ipswich
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Ipswich
What is the nearest Christmas market to Ipswich?
Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre is in the city centre (21 to 22 Nov 2026). The nearest outside the city is Suffolk County Christmas Fair at Hintlesham Hall in Hintlesham, 5 miles west.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Ipswich?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas Market (22 miles north-west), followed by Colchester Christmas Market (16 miles south-west).
When do Christmas markets near Ipswich start in 2026?
The first to open is Blackthorpe Barn Arts & Crafts Fair, on Saturday 14 November 2026. The last to close is Snape Maltings Christmas Farmers' Market, on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Ipswich charge for entry?
Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre, Suffolk County Christmas Fair at Hintlesham Hall, Blackthorpe Barn Arts & Crafts Fair and St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas Market need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Norwich, Cambridge. All of the East of England. Not starting from the centre of Ipswich? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.