Christmas Markets Near Manchester 2026
18 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Manchester 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: Manchester Christmas Markets, on Friday 6 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Manchester First
| Market and Distance From Manchester | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Christmas Markets Manchester city centre | 6 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Stockport Town Hall Christmas Fayre Stockport, 6 miles south-east | 3 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Hyde Christmas Artisan Market Hyde, 7 miles east | 22 Nov 2026 | One day only | |
| Tatton Park Christmas Gift Fair Knutsford, 12 miles south-west | 26 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Smithills Farm Christmas Markets Bolton, 12 miles north-west | 21 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open 21 to 22 Nov and 28 to 29 Nov only | Free |
| Knutsford Christmas Market Knutsford, 13 miles south-west | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Prestbury Christmas Fair Prestbury, 14 miles south | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| The Arley Shopping Spectacular Northwich, 15 miles south-west | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Warrington Christmas Artisan Market Warrington, 16 miles south-west | 14 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Macclesfield Treacle Market (Christmas dates) Macclesfield, 16 miles south | 29 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Sundays only. Closed on Sun 6 Dec, Sun 13 Dec | |
| Norton Priory Christmas Gift Fair Runcorn, 20 miles south-west | 22 Nov 2026 | One day only | Ticket |
| Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market Buxton, 20 miles south-east | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto Buxton, 20 miles south-east | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Hoghton Tower Christmas Gift Market Hoghton, 22 miles north-west | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Huddersfield Mini Christmas Market Huddersfield, 22 miles north-east | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | |
| The Piece Hall Christmas Market Halifax, 23 miles north-east | 13 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Worden Hall Christmas Craft Market Leyland, 23 miles north-west | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Christmas in Frodsham Frodsham, 24 miles south-west | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Manchester, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
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Further From Manchester, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 25 and 60 miles away.
York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)
York, North Yorkshire
12 Nov to 21 Dec 2026
Closed Tuesdays
58 miles north-east of Manchester
Chatsworth Christmas Market
Bakewell, Derbyshire
7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026
31 miles south-east of Manchester
Liverpool Christmas Market at Skate St George's
Liverpool, Merseyside
21 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Closed on Fri 25 Dec
31 miles west of Manchester
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Manchester
What is the nearest Christmas market to Manchester?
Manchester Christmas Markets is in the city centre (6 Nov to 22 Dec 2026). The nearest outside the city is Stockport Town Hall Christmas Fayre in Stockport, 6 miles south-east.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Manchester?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Manchester Christmas Markets (city centre), followed by Warrington Christmas Artisan Market (16 miles south-west).
When do Christmas markets near Manchester start in 2026?
Manchester Christmas Markets is both the first to open, on Friday 6 November 2026, and the last to close, on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Manchester charge for entry?
The Arley Shopping Spectacular, Norton Priory Christmas Gift Fair and Hoghton Tower Christmas Gift Market need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Preston, Liverpool, Stoke-on-Trent, Sheffield, Chester, Leeds. All of the North West. Not starting from the centre of Manchester? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.