Christmas Markets Near Leeds 2026
17 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Leeds city centre, nearest first, one of them in the city itself. 15 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Harewood Christmas Market, on Friday 6 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Leeds First
| Market and Distance From Leeds | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Christmas Markets Leeds city centre | 19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Harewood Christmas Market Harewood, 7 miles north | 6 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open 6 to 8 Nov and 27 to 29 Nov only | Ticket |
| Bradford Industrial Museum Christmas Market Bradford, 7 miles west | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market Wakefield, 9 miles south | 20 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open 20 to 22 Nov and 28 to 29 Nov only | Ticket |
| Otley Victorian Fayre Otley, 10 miles north-west | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Harrogate Valley Gardens Christmas Artisan Market Harrogate, 13 miles north | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Harrogate Christmas Market Harrogate, 14 miles north | 4 to 19 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | |
| The Piece Hall Christmas Market Halifax, 14 miles west | 13 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Huddersfield Mini Christmas Market Huddersfield, 14 miles south-west | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | |
| Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers' Fair Ilkley, 14 miles north-west | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Knaresborough Christmas Market Knaresborough, 15 miles north | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Christmas on the Square, Barnsley Barnsley, 17 miles south | 4 to 20 Dec 2026 | Open 4 to 6 Dec, 12 Dec and 18 to 20 Dec only | Free |
| Fountains Abbey Christmas Market Ripon, 22 miles north | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) York, 22 miles north-east | 12 Nov to 21 Dec 2026 | Closed Tuesdays | Free |
| Ripon Cathedral Christmas Food & Gift Fair Ripon, 23 miles north | 20 to 21 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Leeds, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Harrogate Christmas Fayre (14 miles north)
- Skipton Christmas Market (22 miles north-west)
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Further From Leeds, 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
36 miles south-west of Leeds
Chatsworth Christmas Market
Bakewell, Derbyshire
7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026
39 miles south of Leeds
Sheffield Christmas Market
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
29 miles south of Leeds
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Leeds
What is the nearest Christmas market to Leeds?
Leeds Christmas Markets is in the city centre (19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026). The nearest outside the city is Harewood Christmas Market in Harewood, 7 miles north.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Leeds?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) (22 miles north-east), followed by Leeds Christmas Markets (city centre).
When do Christmas markets near Leeds start in 2026?
The first to open is Harewood Christmas Market, on Friday 6 November 2026. The last to close is Leeds Christmas Markets, on Wednesday 23 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Leeds charge for entry?
Harewood Christmas Market, The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market, Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers' Fair and Ripon Cathedral Christmas Food & Gift Fair need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: York, Sheffield, Manchester. All of Yorkshire. Not starting from the centre of Leeds? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.