Christmas Markets Near Middlesbrough 2026
7 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Middlesbrough city centre, nearest first. 6 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair, on Saturday 14 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Middlesbrough First
| Market and Distance From Middlesbrough | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre Wynyard, 6 miles north-west | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town Bishop Auckland, 19 miles west | 3 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Durham Christmas Festival Durham, 19 miles north-west | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair Ushaw Moor, 23 miles north-west | 14 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Raby Castle Christmas Market Staindrop, 23 miles west | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Richmond Christmas Fair Richmond, 23 miles south-west | 29 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Middlesbrough, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Stockton Sparkles Christmas Market (3 miles west)
Further From Middlesbrough, 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
43 miles south of Middlesbrough
Leeds Christmas Markets
Leeds, West Yorkshire
19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
55 miles south of Middlesbrough
Newcastle's Christmas Market
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
31 miles north-west of Middlesbrough
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Middlesbrough
What is the nearest Christmas market to Middlesbrough?
Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre is the nearest, 6 miles north-west of the centre (20 to 22 Nov 2026).
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Middlesbrough?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Durham Christmas Festival (19 miles north-west), followed by Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre (6 miles north-west).
When do Christmas markets near Middlesbrough start in 2026?
The first to open is Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair, on Saturday 14 November 2026. The last to close is Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town, on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Middlesbrough charge for entry?
Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre, Durham Christmas Festival, Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair and Raby Castle Christmas Market need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Newcastle, York. All of the North East. Not starting from the centre of Middlesbrough? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.