# Christmas Markets Near Southampton 2026 > 12 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Southampton, 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/southampton/ 12 Christmas markets within 25 miles of Southampton 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: [Southampton Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/southampton/), on Thursday 12 November 2026. ## 2026 Dates, Nearest to Southampton First | Market and Distance From Southampton | Dates | Days Closed | Entry | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Southampton Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/southampton/) Southampton city centre | 12 Nov to 27 Dec 2026 | Closed on Fri 25 Dec | Free | | [Artful Christmas Market at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hillier-gardens/) Romsey, 8 miles north | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free | | [Northwood House Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cowes/) Cowes, 11 miles south-east | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free | | [Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/winchester/) Winchester, 11 miles north | 20 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free | | [Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/port-solent/) Portsmouth, 14 miles east | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free | | [Hotwalls Studios Festive Creative Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hotwalls-portsmouth/) Portsmouth, 15 miles south-east | 28 Nov to 6 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Free | | [Garlic Farm Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/garlic-farm/) Newchurch, 18 miles south-east | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free | | [Christmas on the Square](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/salisbury/) Salisbury, 20 miles north-west | 20 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free | | [Petersfield Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/petersfield/) Petersfield, 21 miles east | 13 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free | | [Hawk Conservancy Trust Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hawk-conservancy/) Andover, 22 miles north | 26 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket | | [West Wittering Beach Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-wittering/) West Wittering, 24 miles east | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free | | [Bournemouth Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bournemouth/) Bournemouth, 24 miles south-west | 12 Nov to 31 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free | Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Southampton, so the journey by road or rail is longer. **Making a day of it?** Walking tours, day trips and other things to do in Southampton can be booked ahead. 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[Southampton Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/southampton/) is in the city centre (12 Nov to 27 Dec 2026). The nearest outside the city is [Artful Christmas Market at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hillier-gardens/) in Romsey, 8 miles north. ### Which is the biggest Christmas market near Southampton? Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is [Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/winchester/) (11 miles north), followed by [Bournemouth Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bournemouth/) (24 miles south-west). ### When do Christmas markets near Southampton start in 2026? The first to open is [Southampton Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/southampton/), on Thursday 12 November 2026. The last to close is [Bournemouth Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bournemouth/), on Thursday 31 December 2026. ### Which Christmas markets near Southampton stay open after Christmas? [Southampton Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/southampton/) (until Sunday 27 December) and [Bournemouth Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bournemouth/) (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 Southampton charge for entry? [Hawk Conservancy Trust Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hawk-conservancy/) needs a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it. Other cities nearby: [Portsmouth](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/portsmouth/), [Bournemouth](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/bournemouth/), [Reading](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/reading/). All of [the South East](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-east/). Not starting from the centre of Southampton? [Find the markets nearest your postcode](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/#finder). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/how-we-check/).