Christmas Markets Near Leicester 2026
8 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Leicester city centre, nearest first, one of them in the city itself. 5 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Nottingham Winter Wonderland, on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Leicester First
| Market and Distance From Leicester | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Cathedral Christmas Market Leicester city centre | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Love Loughborough Festive Fair Loughborough, 10 miles north | 29 Nov 2026 | One day only | |
| Melton Mowbray Christmas Market Melton Mowbray, 14 miles north-east | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Lamport Hall Christmas Market Lamport, 21 miles south-east | 5 to 13 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| Nottingham Winter Wonderland Nottingham, 22 miles north | 12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Leicester, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Coventry Christmas Market (22 miles south-west)
- Belvoir Castle Festive Markets (23 miles north-east)
- Derby Festive Markets (25 miles north-west)
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Further From Leicester, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 25 and 60 miles away.
Chatsworth Christmas Market
Bakewell, Derbyshire
7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026
46 miles north-west of Leicester
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market
Birmingham, West Midlands
5 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
34 miles west of Leicester
Sheffield Christmas Market
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
53 miles north of Leicester
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Leicester
What is the nearest Christmas market to Leicester?
Leicester Cathedral Christmas Market is in the city centre (5 Dec 2026). The nearest outside the city is Love Loughborough Festive Fair in Loughborough, 10 miles north.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Leicester?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Nottingham Winter Wonderland (22 miles north), followed by Coventry Christmas Market (22 miles south-west).
When do Christmas markets near Leicester start in 2026?
Nottingham Winter Wonderland is both the first to open, on Thursday 12 November 2026, and the last to close, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Leicester charge for entry?
Lamport Hall Christmas Market needs a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Nottingham, Coventry, Derby, Northampton, Birmingham, Peterborough, Milton Keynes. All of the East Midlands. Not starting from the centre of Leicester? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.