Peak District Christmas Markets (dates and details for 2025)

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 since last year, 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 8th November (Chatsworth) right through to the 21st 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.

Peak District Christmas markets are ordered below according to start date.

Chatsworth Christmas Markets

8th November to 14th December
FREE entry (parking charges 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. 

Entry to the market is free but parking charges apply for all vehicles. All tickets must be booked in advance, including friends and pass holders.

If you purchase a Christmas at Chatsworth ticket for a visit between 8th November and 14th December inclusive, your ticket includes access to the Christmas market.  

Haddon Hall’s Mercatum Winter Artisan Market

Every Wednesday to Sunday from 12th November to 14th December (closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Morning tickets: 9.15am – 12:45pm
Afternoon tickets 1pm – 4:30pm
Admission: adult £12.80 (includes parking), children 5-15 £8, 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.

Want to save money on the entry fees? Then arrive by bus or foot and pay only £9.50. You could perhaps follow our Bakewell to Haddon Hall walk.

Bakewell Christmas Market

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November 2025 (9am to 5pm)
FREE entry
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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.

Check out our guide to visiting Bakewell if you want to explore beyond the Christmas Markets.

Eyam Makers Market

22nd to 30th November (11am to 4pm)
FREE entry
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The Thornbridge Christmas Shopping Village

5th-7th and 12th-14th December (10am to 4pm)
£4.19 per person
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The Christmas Shopping Village returns to Thornbridge Estate this December, bringing festive cheer and plenty of opportunities to shop for unique gifts from local makers, bakers, creatives, and traders. Running across two weekends, the market will be open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Visitors can enjoy a wonderfully festive atmosphere filled with live music, mulled wine, and seasonal magic, all included with standard garden entry tickets, which have been reduced to just £4.19 per person (including booking fee). Tickets give you access to the gardens all day, the shopping village, live entertainment, a festive garden trail, and Santa’s Grotto.

Hollowford Christmas Market, Castleton

Saturday 6th December (10am to 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 6th 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 7th December (10am to 4pm)
FREE entry
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The fifth 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.