Christmas Markets Near Preston 2026
7 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Preston city centre, nearest first. 6 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Christmas By The Sea, on Friday 20 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Preston First
| Market and Distance From Preston | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoghton Tower Christmas Gift Market Hoghton, 5 miles east | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Worden Hall Christmas Craft Market Leyland, 6 miles south | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Smithills Farm Christmas Markets Bolton, 15 miles south-east | 21 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open 21 to 22 Nov and 28 to 29 Nov only | Free |
| Southport Christmas Market Cabins Southport, 15 miles south-west | 4 to 20 Dec 2026 | Open 4 to 6 Dec, 10 to 13 Dec and 17 to 20 Dec only | |
| Christmas By The Sea Blackpool, 15 miles west | 20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | Open every day of its run | |
| Christmas in Colne (lights switch-on and festive market) Colne, 23 miles east | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Preston, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Lancaster on Ice (ice rink and Christmas market stalls) (20 miles north)
Further From Preston, 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
27 miles south-east of Preston
Chatsworth Christmas Market
Bakewell, Derbyshire
7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026
58 miles south-east of Preston
Liverpool Christmas Market at Skate St George's
Liverpool, Merseyside
21 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Closed on Fri 25 Dec
27 miles south-west of Preston
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Preston
What is the nearest Christmas market to Preston?
Hoghton Tower Christmas Gift Market is the nearest, 5 miles east of the centre (28 to 29 Nov 2026).
When do Christmas markets near Preston start in 2026?
Christmas By The Sea is both the first to open, on Friday 20 November 2026, and the last to close, on Sunday 3 January 2027.
Which Christmas markets near Preston stay open after Christmas?
Christmas By The Sea (until Sunday 3 January). Most close on or before Christmas Eve, and several shut on Christmas Day itself: each page gives the days.
Which Christmas markets near Preston charge for entry?
Hoghton Tower Christmas Gift Market needs a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
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