Christmas Markets Near Nottingham 2026
12 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Nottingham city centre, nearest first, one of them in the city itself. 10 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Nottingham Winter Wonderland, on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Nottingham First
| Market and Distance From Nottingham | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Winter Wonderland Nottingham city centre | 12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Newstead Abbey Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs Ravenshead, 9 miles north | 28 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| Love Loughborough Festive Fair Loughborough, 13 miles south | 29 Nov 2026 | One day only | |
| Melton Mowbray Christmas Market Melton Mowbray, 17 miles south-east | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Thoresby Park Winterfest Ollerton, 20 miles north | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Stubton Hall Christmas Market Stubton, 20 miles east | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only | Ticket |
| Matlock Christmas Market Matlock, 21 miles north-west | 19 to 20 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Matlock Victorian Christmas Market Matlock, 21 miles north-west | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Leicester Cathedral Christmas Market Leicester, 22 miles south | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Chesterfield Christmas Market Chesterfield, 23 miles north-west | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Nottingham, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Derby Festive Markets (14 miles west)
- Belvoir Castle Festive Markets (16 miles east)
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Further From Nottingham, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 25 and 60 miles away.
Manchester Christmas Markets
Manchester, Greater Manchester
6 Nov to 22 Dec 2026
58 miles north-west of Nottingham
Chatsworth Christmas Market
Bakewell, Derbyshire
7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026
27 miles north-west of Nottingham
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market
Birmingham, West Midlands
5 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
45 miles south-west of Nottingham
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Nottingham
What is the nearest Christmas market to Nottingham?
Nottingham Winter Wonderland is in the city centre (12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026). The nearest outside the city is Newstead Abbey Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs in Ravenshead, 9 miles north.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Nottingham?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Nottingham Winter Wonderland (city centre), followed by Derby Festive Markets (14 miles west).
When do Christmas markets near Nottingham start in 2026?
Nottingham Winter Wonderland is both the first to open, on Thursday 12 November 2026, and the last to close, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Nottingham charge for entry?
Newstead Abbey Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs and Stubton 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: Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Sheffield, Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent. All of the East Midlands. Not starting from the centre of Nottingham? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.