Christmas Markets in the North East 2026
Newcastle's market runs around Grey's Monument, and Durham holds its Christmas Festival over one weekend, with a ticket needed for part of it. Open-air museums and coastal stations host some of the others.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Living North Christmas Fair North East, on Thursday 22 October 2026.
By county and area: County Durham (8) · Northumberland (6) · Tyne and Wear (5)
Near a city: Newcastle (12) · Middlesbrough (7)
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The Most Popular in the North East
Ranked by how many people in the UK search for each market in a year (Google search data, October 2026).
- Newcastle's Christmas Market 19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
- Durham Christmas Festival 4 to 6 Dec 2026
- Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre 20 to 22 Nov 2026
- Christmas at Beamish 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
- Tynemouth Market 2026 dates not yet announced
2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living North Christmas Fair North East Newcastle upon Tyne | 22 to 25 Oct 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Brocksbushes Christmas Fayre Corbridge | 12 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Berwick Christmas Market Berwick-upon-Tweed | 14 Nov to 19 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays only | Free |
| Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair Ushaw Moor | 14 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Newcastle's Christmas Market Newcastle upon Tyne | 19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre Wynyard | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Spanish City Christmas Market Whitley Bay | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Christmas at Beamish Beamish | 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Christmas Craft Fair at Belsay Hall Belsay | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair Alnwick | 24 to 25 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Raby Castle Christmas Market Staindrop | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Ford & Etal Christmas Market Ford | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town Bishop Auckland | 3 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Durham Christmas Festival Durham | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| North Shields Christmas Market North Shields | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum Barnard Castle | 11 to 13 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Hexham Christmas Market Hexham | 12 Dec 2026 | One day only |
Dates Not Yet Announced
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