Christmas Markets Near Reading 2026
16 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Reading city centre, nearest first, one of them in the city itself. 14 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Craft in Focus at RHS Garden Wisley, on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Reading First
| Market and Distance From Reading | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading's Christmas Market on Broad Street Reading city centre | 14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Wokingham Winter Carnival Wokingham, 7 miles south-east | 29 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Maidenhead Christmas Lights Switch-on and Festive Market Maidenhead, 12 miles north-east | 21 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Milestones Christmas Market Basingstoke, 14 miles south-west | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Christmas Market by The Market Garden Windsor Windsor, 16 miles east | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Farnham Christmas Market Farnham, 18 miles south-east | 13 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Farnham Maltings Christmas Fair Farnham, 18 miles south-east | 18 to 19 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Waterperry Gardens Christmas Markets Waterperry, 21 miles north | 21 Nov to 6 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed on Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov | Free |
| Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair Guildford, 22 miles south-east | 20 to 21 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Guildford Festive Family Fun Day (Step Into Christmas) Guildford, 23 miles south-east | 15 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Craft in Focus at RHS Garden Wisley Wisley, 24 miles south-east | 4 to 8 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Christmas in Oxford Oxford, 24 miles north-west | 21 Nov to 31 Dec 2026 | Closed on Fri 25 Dec | Free |
| Oxford Victorian Christmas Market Oxford, 24 miles north-west | 12 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Godalming Christmas Festival Market Godalming, 24 miles south-east | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Reading, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Henley Christmas Market (6 miles north-east)
- Abingdon Christmas Extravaganza (20 miles north-west)
Further From Reading, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 25 and 60 miles away.
Bath Christmas Market
Bath, Somerset
26 Nov to 13 Dec 2026
60 miles west of Reading
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Winchester, Hampshire
20 Nov to 22 Dec 2026
31 miles south-west of Reading
Southbank Centre Winter Market
London, Greater London
2 Nov 2026 to 4 Jan 2027
Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Thu 31 Dec
37 miles east of Reading
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Reading
What is the nearest Christmas market to Reading?
Reading's Christmas Market on Broad Street is in the city centre (14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027). The nearest outside the city is Wokingham Winter Carnival in Wokingham, 7 miles south-east.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Reading?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Christmas in Oxford (24 miles north-west), followed by Christmas Market by The Market Garden Windsor (16 miles east).
When do Christmas markets near Reading start in 2026?
The first to open is Craft in Focus at RHS Garden Wisley, on Wednesday 4 November 2026. The last to close is Reading's Christmas Market on Broad Street, on Sunday 3 January 2027.
Which Christmas markets near Reading stay open after Christmas?
Reading's Christmas Market on Broad Street (until Sunday 3 January) and Christmas in Oxford (until Thursday 31 December). Most close on or before Christmas Eve, and several shut on Christmas Day itself: each page gives the days.
Which Christmas markets near Reading charge for entry?
Farnham Maltings Christmas Fair, Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair and Craft in Focus at RHS Garden Wisley need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Oxford, Swindon, Milton Keynes, Southampton. All of the South East. Not starting from the centre of Reading? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.