National Trust Christmas Markets 2026
4 Christmas markets at National Trust places in the UK, all with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair, on Saturday 7 November.
Christmas markets and fairs held at National Trust and National Trust for Scotland places. The property's normal admission may apply: each market's page gives the entry rule where it has been published.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair, on Saturday 7 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair Methlick, Scotland | 7 to 8 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Crathes Christmas Fair Banchory, Scotland | 13 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Christmas Makers Market at Petworth Petworth, South East | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Fountains Abbey Christmas Market Ripon, Yorkshire | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run |
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Questions
When do Christmas markets at National Trust places start in 2026?
The first in this guide is Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair in Methlick, which opens on Saturday 7 November 2026. The last to close is Christmas Makers Market at Petworth, on Sunday 29 November 2026.
Do Christmas markets at National Trust places charge for entry?
Of the 4 listed here, 2 need a ticket or paid entry and 0 are free to walk into, going by their organisers' pages; the rest have not said. Each market's page gives the price where it has been published.
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