Christmas Markets in the East Midlands 2026
Chatsworth's market in the Derbyshire Peak District is the region's biggest draw and needs a ticket or a parking booking. Around it are city markets in Nottingham and Leicester and one-weekend markets in the Peak towns.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Chatsworth Christmas Market, on Saturday 7 November 2026.
By county and area: Derbyshire (10) · Leicestershire (4) · Lincolnshire (7) · Northamptonshire (2) · Nottinghamshire (3) · Peak District (8)
Near a city: Nottingham (12) · Leicester (8) · Derby (13) · Lincoln (9) · Northampton (6)
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The Most Popular in the East Midlands
Ranked by how many people in the UK search for each market in a year (Google search data, October 2026).
- Chatsworth Christmas Market 7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026
- Nottingham Winter Wonderland 12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
- Bakewell Christmas Market 14 to 15 Nov 2026
- Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market 3 to 5 Dec 2026
- Derby Festive Markets 2026 dates not yet announced
2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Christmas Market Bakewell | 7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Haddon Hall Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market Bakewell | 11 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays | Ticket |
| Nottingham Winter Wonderland Nottingham | 12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Bakewell Christmas Market Bakewell | 14 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Chesterfield Christmas Market Chesterfield | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Thornbridge Estate Christmas Market Ashford in the Water | 20 Nov to 6 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market Buxton | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Delapre Abbey Christmas Fair Northampton | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Burghley Christmas Fair Stamford | 26 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Melton Mowbray Christmas Market Melton Mowbray | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Thoresby Park Winterfest Ollerton | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Lincolnshire Food and Gift Fair Lincoln | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Newstead Abbey Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs Ravenshead | 28 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| Love Loughborough Festive Fair Loughborough | 29 Nov 2026 | One day only | |
| Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market Lincoln | 3 to 5 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Matlock Victorian Christmas Market Matlock | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Lamport Hall Christmas Market Lamport | 5 to 13 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| Leicester Cathedral Christmas Market Leicester | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Normanby Hall Christmas Market Scunthorpe | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto Buxton | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Stamford Christmas Market Stamford | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Stubton Hall Christmas Market Stubton | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only | Ticket |
| Matlock Christmas Market Matlock | 19 to 20 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Dates Not Yet Announced, and Places Without a Market
- Belvoir Castle Festive Markets
- Boston Christmas Market
- Derby Festive Markets
- Rockingham Castle Christmas Market (no separate market)
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