Peak District Christmas markets are the perfect way to kick off the festive season in the UK’s oldest National Park. Browse local artisan crafts and sip mulled wine as you sway along or tap your toe to local musicians playing Good King Wenceslas.
Here in the Peak District, the Christmas Market season kicks off at the start of November, straight off the back of October half term, with the one of the best Christmas markets in the UK, Chatsworth.
All, except for Haddon Hall’s Mercatum Winter Artisan Market, used to offer free entry. But we’ve noticed that for 2024, more entry fees are creeping in, so do check before you visit.
Either way, a visit to a Christmas market this season is a wonderful way to support local businesses and get into the festive swing. So grab your diary and make space for a Peak District Christmas market! The below markets are listed in chronological order and you’ll see that there is a Christmas market taking place almost every weekend in and around the National Park from the 9th November (Chatsworth) right through to the 22nd December (Matlock).
For details or more Christmas Events around the Peak District, check out our Peak District Christmas guide as well as our guide for where to meet Santa in the Peak District.
If you are looking for specific Peak District gifts to treat friends and family, then check out our Peak District gift guide.
Chatsworth Christmas Markets
9th November to 1st December
This is a free event. Car parking fees do apply.
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Where better to start your Christmas shopping than at the Chatsworth Christmas market? With over 100 market stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations, it’s a great way to start the festive season.
With live music, mulled wine stalls, and lots of food stalls, you are guaranteed to be put in the festive spirit.
If you purchase a Christmas at Chatsworth ticket for a visit between 9th November and 1st December inclusive, your ticket includes access to the Christmas market.
Haddon Hall’s Mercatum Winter Artisan Market
Every Wednesday to Sunday from 13th November to 15th December
Morning tickets: 9.15am – 1.00pm (car park opens 8.30am – 1.00pm)
Afternoon tickets 1.15pm – 5.00pm (car park opens 1.15pm – 5.00pm)
Admission: adult £11 (includes parking), children 5-15 £3.50, under 4s FREE
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Haddon Hall’s Mercatum Winter Artisan Markets are hugely popular and are returning again this year for little seasonal magic. Visitors will have plenty of time to browse, shop and enjoy the exciting range of food and gift choices available.
Most marquees will be located outdoors, along the drive, within the courtyard and on the Fountain and Bowling Green terraces of the gardens, with a few located within some of the rooms of the Hall itself.
As always, this promises to be a fun shopping experience and a great opportunity to find something a little out of the ordinary for family and friends.
Thornbridge Estate Christmas Market
Every Friday to Sunday from 15th November to 8th December (10am to 4pm)
Family ticket £22 – 2 adults and 2 children (3-16yrs)
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Thornbridge Estate’s popular Christmas Market is back again this year and even bigger! Now spanning four weekends, they have a brilliant variety of local makers and businesses to see. Come and support local business, do some of your Christmas shopping, and indulge in a mulled wine and mince pie or two.
Your ticket price includes all-day access to the market, grotto and ten acres of gardens including kids activities, Christmas trail and all-day entertainment!
You can also sprinkle some extra festive magic on your visit and book a Christmas House Tour (tickets include access to the market) and afternoon tea in advance! (limited spaces)
The Carriage House Bar will be open serving Turkey and stuffing sandwiches plus, tea and coffee, mulled wine, and Thornbridge Beer and Quackers Café will have some delicious festive treats on the menu.
Garden entry tickets required to access the market and grotto.
Check out our guide to visiting Thornbridge Gardens and Café.
Bakewell Christmas Market
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November (9am to 5pm)
Free admission
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Bakewell Christmas Market weekend will be held on Market Street, Granby Road and Riverside Crescent and welcomes visitors, friends and families to our very own quintessential Christmas Market. This is a free event to attend, with some traders from the famous Monday market, as well as traders from across the Peak District, making up around 100 stalls.
Look out for Rachael and her Disney characters, James Mckay and his owls from Harry Potter fame, plus fairground rides.
Also check out our guide to visiting Bakewell.
Eyam Makers Market
Saturday 16th and Sunday 24th November (11am to 4pm)
Free admission
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A relaxed festive shopping event set in the historic Old Market Hall in Eyam (near the stocks). Combine your visit with a wonder around this fascination village (click here for ideas on what to do in Eyam).
Looking for that perfect Peak District gift for someone special this Christmas? If you know someone who absolutely loves the Peak District and you’re stuck with what to get them, then check out our Peak District inspired gifts for all the family.
Park Designs first Pop-Up event
Sat 30th November and Sun 1st December (10am – 5pm)
FREE tea or coffee and cake for shoppers!
3a Hathersage Business Park (opposite train station)
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The event promises to be a celebration of heartfelt design and is the result of two local creatives joining forces.
Si Homfray, founder of Park Designs and his good friend, Marika of Ora Gallery in Sheffield are both passionate about good design and helping shoppers find the perfect gift.
Marika will be bringing a selection of the most popular products from her Hickmott Road boutique, including Alessi kitchenware, Roka bags, Merry People boots, Miffy, Dinosaurs, Ginkgo Lighting, Secrid purses and wallets, Arte Bene stationery and notebooks, Chilly bottles and more.
After some epic adventures and an extensive career in graphic design, Si launched Peak District Design, now Park Designs, in 2016. The brand is now based in Hathersage.
The small and friendly gallery is home to Si’s thoughtful, contemporary and colourful artworks. The gallery, as well his online store, sells high quality, design-led giftware, soft furnishings and ceramics, and is focused on sustainable local manufacturing and strong ideas that resonate with customers.
One of the most popular products is Si’s iconic contour range mugs which are now available for a range of national parks.
Victorian Matlock Christmas Market
Friday 6th to Sunday 8th December (9am to 6pm)
FREE entry
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This fantastic festive Christmas event for all of the family will return for 2024, with plenty of festive stalls in marquees, a wide selection of hand-crafted, artisan goods, local produce and seasonal foods.
Taking place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th December 2024, festive entertainment across the weekend including Santa’s Grotto, Proctors Fun Fair, live music and much more, topped off with a grand finale fireworks display.
Hollowford Christmas Market, Castleton
Saturday 7th December (10am – 4pm)
Hollowford Centre, Castleton
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The Hollowford Christmas Market in Castleton will feature a fantastic range of products and produce from local businesses, groups and home crafters including decorations, jewellery, cakes, chutneys, pictures/photographs, art work, cards and much more. There will also be food and refreshments.
Please note that it is at the Hollowford Centre just outside of the village centre. Click here for location.
Christmas Fair at Buxton Pavilion Gardens
Saturday 7th to Sunday 7th December (10am to 5pm)
FREE entry
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The Octagon Hall and Lounge will have over 50 stalls offering a wonderful mix of Christmas gifts, jewellery, original artwork, handcrafted clocks, photography, ceramics, woodwork, handmade cards, children’s toys and ladies clothing.
Outside there will be hot food and drinks stalls and children’s rides on the Promenade (weather permitting).
Santa’s Grotto will be in the Octagon Hall on the stage and Father Christmas himself will be here on both days 12pm – 5pm, £5 per child (no pre-booking, cash and card payments accepted on the day).
Bakewell Christmas Sparkle Market
Sunday 8th December (10am to 4pm)
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The fourth family Christmas Sparkle event, taking place at Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre (ABC). Santa’s helpers are busy planning this fun, FREE family day out, which will be packed with local food, drink, animals, stalls, demonstrations and much more. Kids will love seeing the reindeer and the Christmas craft activities.
Matlock Christmas Market
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December (9am to 5pm)
FREE entry
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Over 150+ stalls at Hall Leys Park where you can shop for Christmas goodies and handmade gifts. There’s also festive entertainment throughout the event, including Santa’s Grotto, Christmas Parade, Fireworks and much more.
Also check out our guide to visiting Matlock.
Feature photo credit: Chatsworth House Trust
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