Christmas markets and fairs 2026
Christmas markets and fairs for families, soonest first. 23 events listed, 16 of them free. Each one shows dates, times, prices and tips, and we check them against the organisers' websites.
November 2026
- Newcastle Quays Christmas Market
7 Nov 2026 to 8 Nov 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
Newcastle Quays, North Shields · Free - Brocksbushes Christmas Fayre
12 Nov 2026 to 15 Nov 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
Brocksbushes Farm, near Corbridge · Free - Beamish Hall Christmas Fair
13 Nov 2026 to 15 Nov 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
Beamish Hall, near Stanley · Free - Gateshead Stadium Christmas Market
15 Nov 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
Gateshead International Stadium · Free - Spanish City Christmas Fayre
20 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
Spanish City, Whitley Bay · Free - Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre
20 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026 · Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm (entry slots 10am and 1pm)
Wynyard Hall, near Billingham · Adult £8 · Child £7 - Alnwick Garden Christmas Fayre
21 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · Free - Blanchland Christmas Artisan Market
21 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
Blanchland village · Free - Christmas Craft Fair at Belsay
21 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026 · 10am-4pm
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens · See event website - Witton Castle Christmas Market
21 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
Witton Castle, Witton-le-Wear · Free - Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair
24 Nov 2026 to 25 Nov 2026
Guest Hall, Alnwick Castle NE66 1NQ · See event website - Raby Castle Christmas Market
27 Nov 2026 to 29 Nov 2026
Raby Castle, Staindrop · Adult £2.50 - Ford & Etal Christmas Market
28 Nov 2026 to 29 Nov 2026 · 10am-4pm
Ford, Etal and Heatherslaw TD12 4TJ · See event website - Hexham Abbey Christmas Market
28 Nov 2026 to 29 Nov 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
Hexham Abbey, Hexham · Free - Northumberlandia Christmas Craft Market
29 Nov 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
Northumberlandia, near Cramlington · Free
December 2026
- Stockton Sparkles
1 Dec 2026 to 20 Dec 2026
Stockton High Street · Free - Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town
3 Dec 2026 to 6 Dec 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
Bishop Auckland town centre · Free - Durham Christmas Festival
4 Dec 2026 to 6 Dec 2026 · Fri-Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun 9am-4:30pm
Palace Green, Durham · See event website - Consett Christmas Market
5 Dec 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
Consett town centre · Free - North Shields Christmas Market
5 Dec 2026 to 6 Dec 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
North Shields · Free - The Luna Night Christmas Market
5 Dec 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
Middlesbrough Town Hall · Free - The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum
11 Dec 2026 to 13 Dec 2026 · 10am-4pm
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle · Adult £7.50 · Child £0 - Hexham Christmas Markets
12 Dec 2026
Hexham Abbey, Abbey Flags and Market Place · Free
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