Christmas Markets Near Milton Keynes 2026
13 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Milton Keynes city centre, nearest first. 12 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Delapre Abbey Christmas Fair, on Saturday 21 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Milton Keynes First
| Market and Distance From Milton Keynes | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival (Light Switch-On market) Leighton Buzzard, 10 miles south-east | 27 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Delapre Abbey Christmas Fair Northampton, 14 miles north-west | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Bedford Christmas Market Bedford, 14 miles north-east | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Artists & Makers Fair at The Dairy, Waddesdon Manor Waddesdon, 16 miles south-west | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Tring Together Christmas Festival Tring, 18 miles south | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House Old Warden, near Biggleswade, 19 miles east | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Hitchin Christmas Market Hitchin, 21 miles east | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Letchworth Christmas Market Letchworth Garden City, 23 miles east | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Lamport Hall Christmas Market Lamport, 23 miles north | 5 to 13 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| Harpenden Christmas Carnival and Christmas Farmers' Market Harpenden, 23 miles south-east | 22 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Waterperry Gardens Christmas Markets Waterperry, 24 miles south-west | 21 Nov to 6 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed on Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov | Free |
| Banbury Winter Market Banbury, 25 miles west | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Milton Keynes, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Dickens of a Christmas (8 miles north)
Further From Milton Keynes, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 25 and 60 miles away.
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market
Birmingham, West Midlands
5 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
57 miles north-west of Milton Keynes
Southbank Centre Winter Market
London, Greater London
2 Nov 2026 to 4 Jan 2027
Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Thu 31 Dec
46 miles south-east of Milton Keynes
Christmas in Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
39 miles east of Milton Keynes
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Milton Keynes
What is the nearest Christmas market to Milton Keynes?
Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival (Light Switch-On market) is the nearest, 10 miles south-east of the centre (27 Nov 2026).
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Milton Keynes?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Artists & Makers Fair at The Dairy, Waddesdon Manor (16 miles south-west), followed by Hitchin Christmas Market (21 miles east).
When do Christmas markets near Milton Keynes start in 2026?
The first to open is Delapre Abbey Christmas Fair, on Saturday 21 November 2026. The last to close is Lamport Hall Christmas Market, on Sunday 13 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Milton Keynes charge for entry?
Delapre Abbey Christmas Fair, Artists & Makers Fair at The Dairy, Waddesdon Manor and Lamport Hall Christmas Market need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Northampton, Oxford, Cambridge, Coventry, Reading, Peterborough, Leicester. All of the South East. Not starting from the centre of Milton Keynes? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.