# The Biggest Christmas Markets in the UK 2026

> The UK Christmas markets with 100 stalls or more, by the number each organiser publishes, and the twelve most searched for, with 2026 dates.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/biggest/

The 42 UK Christmas markets with 100 stalls or more, going by the number each organiser publishes, with their 2026 dates.

There is no official measure of size, so this page gives two: the number of stalls, chalets or traders the organiser states, and how many people search for each market. Some of the largest city markets, Birmingham and Edinburgh among them, publish no stall count and so appear only in the second list.

## By Number of Stalls

| Market | Size, as the Organiser Gives It | 2026 Dates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Bath Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bath/) Bath, South West | About 245 traders | 26 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 |
| [Manchester Christmas Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/manchester/) Manchester, North West | 210 stalls | 6 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 |
| [Burghley Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/burghley/) Stamford, East Midlands | Around 200 stalls | 26 to 29 Nov 2026 |
| [Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cirencester-advent-market/) Cirencester, South West | Over 200 stalls | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 |
| [Matlock Victorian Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/matlock/) Matlock, East Midlands | More than 200 stalls | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 |
| [Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/stratford-upon-avon/) Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands | More than 200 stalls | 28 Nov to 6 Dec 2026 |
| [Wells Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/wells/) Wells, South West | Over 200 artisan stalls | 12 to 13 Dec 2026 |
| [Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/worcester/) Worcester, West Midlands | Almost 200 stalls | 3 to 6 Dec 2026 |
| [Llandudno Christmas Fayre](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/llandudno/) Llandudno, Wales | More than 165 stalls | 2026 dates not yet announced |
| [Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ely/) Ely, East of England | About 160 exhibitors | 19 to 21 Nov 2026 |
| [Billericay Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/billericay/) Billericay, East of England | More than 150 stalls | 6 Dec 2026 |
| [Essex County Christmas Fair at Boreham House](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/boreham-house/) Boreham, East of England | More than 150 stalls | 13 to 15 Nov 2026 |
| [Matlock Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/matlock-christmas-market/) Matlock, East Midlands | More than 150 stalls | 19 to 20 Dec 2026 |
| [Norfolk County Christmas Fair at Kimberley Hall](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/kimberley-hall/) Wymondham, East of England | More than 150 stalls | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 |
| [Ruthin Christmas Extravaganza](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ruthin/) Ruthin, Wales | More than 150 stalls | 2026 dates not yet announced |
| [Suffolk County Christmas Fair at Hintlesham Hall](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hintlesham-hall/) Hintlesham, East of England | More than 150 stalls | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 |
| [Tynemouth Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tynemouth/) Tynemouth, North East | More than 150 stalls | 2026 dates not yet announced |
| [Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Craft & Gift Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/peterborough/) Peterborough, East of England | About 140 craft and gift stalls | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 |
| [Farnham Maltings Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/farnham-maltings/) Farnham, South East | More than 130 independent stalls | 18 to 19 Nov 2026 |
| [Beverley Festival of Christmas](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/beverley/) Beverley, Yorkshire | More than 120 stalls | 13 Dec 2026 |
| [Canterbury Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/canterbury/) Canterbury, South East | More than 120 wooden huts | 12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
| [Durham Christmas Festival](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/durham/) Durham, North East | More than 120 craft and food stalls | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 |
| [Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/gloucester-quays/) Gloucester, South West | More than 120 traders | 7 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 |
| [Knutsford Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/knutsford/) Knutsford, North West | More than 120 traders | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 |
| [Rochester Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/rochester/) Rochester, South East | More than 120 stalls | 27 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 |
| [Armagh Georgian Festival Festive Artisan Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/armagh/) Armagh, Northern Ireland | Over 100 stalls | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 |
| [Bakewell Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bakewell/) Bakewell, East Midlands | More than 100 stalls | 14 to 15 Nov 2026 |
| [Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bishops-stortford/) Bishop's Stortford, East of England | More than 100 stalls | 5 Dec 2026 |
| [Chatsworth Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chatsworth/) Bakewell, East Midlands | More than 100 stalls | 7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 |
| [Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/exeter/) Exeter, South West | More than 100 wooden chalets | 13 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 |
| [Farnham Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/farnham/) Farnham, South East | More than 100 stalls | 13 Dec 2026 |
| [Harewood Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/harewood/) Harewood, Yorkshire | More than 100 makers | 6 to 29 Nov 2026 |
| [Lamport Hall Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/lamport-hall/) Lamport, East Midlands | More than 100 stalls | 5 to 13 Dec 2026 |
| [Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/port-solent/) Portsmouth, South East | More than 100 stallholders | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 |
| [Ripon Cathedral Christmas Food & Gift Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ripon/) Ripon, Yorkshire | More than 100 stalls | 20 to 21 Nov 2026 |
| [Sherborne Festive Shopping Day](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/sherborne/) Sherborne, South West | More than 100 stalls | 6 Dec 2026 |
| [Skipton Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/skipton/) Skipton, Yorkshire | Over 100 stalls | 2026 dates not yet announced |
| [Stamford Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/stamford/) Stamford, East Midlands | More than 100 stalls | 6 Dec 2026 |
| [The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hepworth-wakefield/) Wakefield, Yorkshire | Over 100 independent stalls | 20 to 29 Nov 2026 |
| [The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bowes-museum/) Barnard Castle, North East | More than 100 makers | 11 to 13 Dec 2026 |
| [Tring Together Christmas Festival](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tring/) Tring, East of England | More than 100 market stalls | 28 Nov 2026 |
| [Weald & Downland Living Museum Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/weald-and-downland/) Singleton, South East | Up to 100 stalls | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 |

## By How Many People Search for Them

The twelve UK Christmas markets searched for most, which is the nearest thing to a count of visitors that covers every market.

[Edinburgh Christmas Market  Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027  Closed on Fri 25 Dec](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/edinburgh/) [Manchester Christmas Markets  Manchester, Greater Manchester  6 Nov to 22 Dec 2026](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/manchester/) [York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)  York, North Yorkshire  12 Nov to 21 Dec 2026  Closed Tuesdays](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/york/) [Bath Christmas Market  Bath, Somerset  26 Nov to 13 Dec 2026](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bath/) [Chatsworth Christmas Market  Bakewell, Derbyshire  7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chatsworth/) [Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market  Winchester, Hampshire  20 Nov to 22 Dec 2026](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/winchester/) [Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market  Birmingham, West Midlands  5 Nov to 24 Dec 2026](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/birmingham/) [Belfast Christmas Market  Belfast, County Antrim  14 Nov to 22 Dec 2026](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/belfast/) [Liverpool Christmas Market at Skate St George's  Liverpool, Merseyside  21 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027  Closed on Fri 25 Dec](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/liverpool/) [Chester Christmas Market  Chester, Cheshire  18 Nov to 22 Dec 2026](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chester/) [Nottingham Winter Wonderland  Nottingham, Nottinghamshire  12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/nottingham/) [Rochester Christmas Market  Rochester, Kent  27 Nov to 13 Dec 2026  Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/rochester/)

[The Best Christmas Markets, Ranked](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/best/)

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## Questions

### What is the biggest Christmas market in the UK?

By the number of stalls its organiser states, the largest in this guide is [Bath Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bath/), with about 245 traders. By how many people search for it, the largest is [Edinburgh Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/edinburgh/).

Other types: [Christmas Fairs and Fayres](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/fairs-and-fayres/), [Victorian and Dickensian Christmas Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/victorian/), [Christmas Craft Fairs and Makers' Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/craft-fairs/), [Indoor Christmas Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/indoor/), [Christmas Food Markets and Farmers' Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/food/), [National Trust Christmas Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/national-trust/), [German-Style Christmas Markets in the UK](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/german/), [Christmas Markets at Cathedrals and Abbeys](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/cathedrals/), [Christmas Markets at Stately Homes and Castles](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/stately-homes/), [Christmas Markets with an Ice Rink](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/ice-rink/), [Dog-Friendly Christmas Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/dog-friendly/). Or [find the markets nearest your postcode](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/#finder). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/how-we-check/).