Christmas Markets Near Peterborough 2026
6 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Peterborough 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: Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair, on Thursday 19 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Peterborough First
| Market and Distance From Peterborough | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Craft & Gift Market Peterborough city centre | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Burghley Christmas Fair Stamford, 10 miles north-west | 26 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Stamford Christmas Market Stamford, 11 miles north-west | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Huntingdon Christmas Markets Huntingdon, 17 miles south | 5 to 19 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays only | |
| Wisbech Christmas Fayre Wisbech, 18 miles east | 13 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair Ely, 24 miles south-east | 19 to 21 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Peterborough, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Further From Peterborough, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 25 and 60 miles away.
Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
46 miles north-west of Peterborough
Christmas in Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
30 miles south-east of Peterborough
Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
3 to 5 Dec 2026
47 miles north of Peterborough
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Peterborough
What is the nearest Christmas market to Peterborough?
Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Craft & Gift Market is in the city centre (20 to 22 Nov 2026). The nearest outside the city is Burghley Christmas Fair in Stamford, 10 miles north-west.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Peterborough?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair (24 miles south-east), followed by Stamford Christmas Market (11 miles north-west).
When do Christmas markets near Peterborough start in 2026?
The first to open is Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair, on Thursday 19 November 2026. The last to close is Huntingdon Christmas Markets, on Saturday 19 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Peterborough charge for entry?
Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Craft & Gift Market, Burghley Christmas Fair and Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Milton Keynes. All of the East of England. Not starting from the centre of Peterborough? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.