Victorian and Dickensian Christmas Markets 2026
16 Victorian and Dickensian Christmas markets in the UK, 12 with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Oxford Victorian Christmas Market, on Thursday 12 November.
Themed markets, where the organisers promise stallholders and performers in period costume; several are named after Charles Dickens. Most last between one evening and four days, so check the dates before you travel.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Oxford Victorian Christmas Market, on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Victorian Christmas Market Oxford, South East | 12 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market Buxton, East Midlands | 21 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Warwick Victorian Evening Warwick, West Midlands | 26 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Hull Minster Victorian Christmas Market Hull, Yorkshire | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Markets Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands | 28 Nov to 6 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival Ulverston, North West | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre Worcester, West Midlands | 3 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Matlock Victorian Christmas Market Matlock, East Midlands | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Tavistock Dickensian Evening Tavistock, South West | 4 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival Rochester, South East | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Otley Victorian Fayre Otley, Yorkshire | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Leominster Victorian Street Market Leominster, West Midlands | 12 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Grassington Dickensian Festival and Christmas Market, Grassington
- Keswick Victorian Fayre, Keswick
- Wrexham Victorian Christmas Market, Wrexham
- Dickens of a Christmas, Olney
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Questions
When do Victorian and Dickensian Christmas markets start in 2026?
The first in this guide is Oxford Victorian Christmas Market in Oxford, which opens on Thursday 12 November 2026. The last to close is Leominster Victorian Street Market, on Saturday 12 December 2026.
Do Victorian and Dickensian Christmas markets charge for entry?
Of the 16 listed here, 0 need a ticket or paid entry and 12 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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