# Christmas Markets Near Preston 2026

> 7 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Preston, nearest first, with their 2026 dates, the days they are closed, entry cost and a map. Each is checked against the organiser's own page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/preston/

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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/blackpool/), on Friday 20 November 2026.

## 2026 Dates, Nearest to Preston First

| Market and Distance From Preston | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Hoghton Tower Christmas Gift Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hoghton-tower/) Hoghton, 5 miles east | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| [Worden Hall Christmas Craft Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/worden-hall/) Leyland, 6 miles south | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| [Smithills Farm Christmas Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/smithills-farm/) 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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/southport/) 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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/blackpool/) 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)](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/colne/) 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)](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/lancaster/) (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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/manchester/) [Chatsworth Christmas Market  Bakewell, Derbyshire  7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026  58 miles south-east of Preston](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chatsworth/) [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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/liverpool/)

## Questions About Christmas Markets Near Preston

### What is the nearest Christmas market to Preston?

[Hoghton Tower Christmas Gift Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hoghton-tower/) 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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/blackpool/) 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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/blackpool/) (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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hoghton-tower/) needs a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.

Other cities nearby: [Manchester](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/manchester/), [Liverpool](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/liverpool/), [Chester](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/chester/). All of [the North West](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/north-west/). Not starting from the centre of Preston? [Find the markets nearest your postcode](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/#finder). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/how-we-check/).