Christmas Markets Near Norwich 2026
11 Christmas markets within 40 miles of Norwich 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: Sandringham Christmas Craft, Food and Gift Fair, on Friday 13 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Norwich First
| Market and Distance From Norwich | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christkindl Market Norwich Norwich city centre | 11 to 20 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Norfolk County Christmas Fair at Kimberley Hall Wymondham, 9 miles west | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Christmas Market at the Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston Gorleston-on-Sea, 19 miles east | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On and Market Southwold, 26 miles south-east | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Holkham Christmas Market Holkham, near Wells-next-the-Sea, 30 miles north-west | 11 to 13 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Snape Maltings Christmas Farmers' Market Snape, 33 miles south | 22 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Blackthorpe Barn Arts & Crafts Fair Rougham, near Bury St Edmunds, 34 miles south-west | 14 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| Sandringham Christmas Craft, Food and Gift Fair Sandringham, 35 miles north-west | 13 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas Market Bury St Edmunds, 36 miles south-west | 26 to 28 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| King's Lynn Christmas Merchants Market King's Lynn, 39 miles west | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre Ipswich, 40 miles south | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Norwich, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
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Further From Norwich, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 60 miles away.
Christmas in Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
57 miles south-west of Norwich
Colchester Christmas Market
Colchester, Essex
6 Dec 2026
54 miles south of Norwich
Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair
Ely, Cambridgeshire
19 to 21 Nov 2026
46 miles west of Norwich
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Norwich
What is the nearest Christmas market to Norwich?
Christkindl Market Norwich is in the city centre (11 to 20 Dec 2026). The nearest outside the city is Norfolk County Christmas Fair at Kimberley Hall in Wymondham, 9 miles west.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Norwich?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas Market (36 miles south-west), followed by Christkindl Market Norwich (city centre).
When do Christmas markets near Norwich start in 2026?
The first to open is Sandringham Christmas Craft, Food and Gift Fair, on Friday 13 November 2026. The last to close is Snape Maltings Christmas Farmers' Market, on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Norwich charge for entry?
Christkindl Market Norwich, Norfolk County Christmas Fair at Kimberley Hall, Blackthorpe Barn Arts & Crafts Fair, Sandringham Christmas Craft, Food and Gift Fair, St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas Market and Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Ipswich. All of the East of England. Not starting from the centre of Norwich? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.