Christmas Markets Near Northampton 2026
6 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Northampton 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: Delapre Abbey Christmas Fair, on Saturday 21 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Northampton First
| Market and Distance From Northampton | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delapre Abbey Christmas Fair Northampton, 1 mile south | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Lamport Hall Christmas Market Lamport, 9 miles north | 5 to 13 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| Bedford Christmas Market Bedford, 19 miles east | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Banbury Winter Market Banbury, 22 miles south-west | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival (Light Switch-On market) Leighton Buzzard, 24 miles south-east | 27 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Northampton, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Dickens of a Christmas (10 miles south-east)
Further From Northampton, 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
46 miles west of Northampton
Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
51 miles north of Northampton
Christmas in Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
43 miles east of Northampton
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Northampton
What is the nearest Christmas market to Northampton?
Delapre Abbey Christmas Fair is the nearest, 1 mile south of the centre (21 to 22 Nov 2026). The nearest outside the city is Lamport Hall Christmas Market in Lamport, 9 miles north.
When do Christmas markets near Northampton 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 Northampton charge for entry?
Delapre Abbey Christmas Fair 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: Milton Keynes, Coventry, Leicester, Peterborough, Oxford, Cambridge. All of the East Midlands. Not starting from the centre of Northampton? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.