Christmas Markets Near Newcastle 2026
12 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Newcastle city centre, nearest first, one of them in the city itself. 11 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Living North Christmas Fair North East, on Thursday 22 October 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Newcastle First
| Market and Distance From Newcastle | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle's Christmas Market Newcastle city centre | 19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Living North Christmas Fair North East Newcastle upon Tyne, 4 miles north | 22 to 25 Oct 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Christmas at Beamish Beamish, 7 miles south | 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| North Shields Christmas Market North Shields, 7 miles east | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Spanish City Christmas Market Whitley Bay, 8 miles north-east | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair Ushaw Moor, 13 miles south | 14 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Christmas Craft Fair at Belsay Hall Belsay, 13 miles north-west | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Durham Christmas Festival Durham, 14 miles south | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Brocksbushes Christmas Fayre Corbridge, 14 miles west | 12 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Hexham Christmas Market Hexham, 19 miles west | 12 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town Bishop Auckland, 21 miles south | 3 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Newcastle, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Tynemouth Market (8 miles east)
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Questions About Christmas Markets Near Newcastle
What is the nearest Christmas market to Newcastle?
Newcastle's Christmas Market is in the city centre (19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026). The nearest outside the city is Living North Christmas Fair North East in Newcastle upon Tyne, 4 miles north.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Newcastle?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Newcastle's Christmas Market (city centre), followed by Durham Christmas Festival (14 miles south).
When do Christmas markets near Newcastle start in 2026?
The first to open is Living North Christmas Fair North East, on Thursday 22 October 2026. The last to close is Christmas at Beamish, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Newcastle charge for entry?
Living North Christmas Fair North East, Christmas at Beamish, Spanish City Christmas Market, Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair, Christmas Craft Fair at Belsay Hall and Durham Christmas Festival need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Middlesbrough. All of the North East. Not starting from the centre of Newcastle? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.