Christmas markets & fairs · 2026
Christmas markets and fairs near Brighton
We’ve checked 7 Christmas markets and fairs within 29 miles of Brighton. 6 have confirmed 2026 dates, 1 is still to announce. The first opens on Saturday 21 November (Winter Fair at the South of England Showground).
1 is free to walk in. Paid entry starts at £7.50. 1 welcomes dogs. The closest is Brighton Etsy Christmas Market, in central Brighton.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Brighton Etsy Christmas Market
Brighton Dome, Brighton · in central Brighton · run by Brighton Etsy Team
- When
- Saturday 5 December
- Times
- 10am-4pm
- Price
- Free entry
- Stalls
- 70
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Craft fair
Dates: Saturday 5 December 2026
Over 70 local designers, artists and makers at Brighton Dome, free to browse. Stallholder applications for 2026 have closed.
Access: Disabled access and wheelchair facilities at the Dome; cafe on siteChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: brightonetsyteam.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Winter Fair at the South of England Showground
South of England Showground, Ardingly · 16 miles from Brighton
- When
- Sat 21 Nov – Sun 22 Nov
- Times
- Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm
- Price
- From £8.10
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026
Prices: Adults £9.45 in advance (£10.50 after 13 Nov); seniors/students £8.10 in advance (£9 after); under 16s free with a paying adult (£2 donation suggested); members free
Local vendors, workshops (willow weaving, chocolate decorating), giant snow globe, elf workshops, children's fairground, Santa's Grotto, street food with live music and ice skating. Dogs are allowed but not recommended because the indoor halls do not admit pets. Online tickets are recommended; gate sales only if stock remains.
Parking: Free parking, mostly on paved roads, on grass when busyAccess: Blue Badge parking near the entrances; disabled toilets in the toilet blocks and Queen's Jubilee Hall; mobility scooter hire availableChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: seas.org.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Makers Market at Petworth House
Petworth House and Park, Petworth · 24 miles from Brighton · run by National Trust, with Petworth Pop Up Makers Market
- When
- Sat 28 Nov – Sun 29 Nov
- Times
- Saturday 10am-6.30pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Estate or castle market
Dates: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026
Artisan gifts including jewellery, homewares, textiles and art. Prices and parking are not published, so check with the National Trust before travelling.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visitsoutheastengland.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Market at Weald & Downland Living Museum
Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton, Chichester · 28 miles from Brighton
- When
- Sat 21 Nov – Sun 22 Nov
- Times
- 10am-4pm
- Price
- From £10
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Stalls
- 100
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Estate or castle market
Dates: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026
Prices: Adults (18+) £20; children 5-17 £10; children 0-4 free; disabled visitors (plus one carer) £10; museum members get 10% off
Up to 100 stalls of gifts, handcrafted goods and seasonal food, with entertainment and family activities. Advance tickets are essential. No dogs this weekend except assistance dogs.
Parking: Free park-and-ride from Goodwood Racecourse; route 60 bus from Chichester or MidhurstAccess: Limited Blue Badge parking at the museum; pedestrian entrance availableDogs: Not allowedChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: wealddown.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Market at West Dean
West Dean College and Gardens, West Dean, Chichester · 28 miles from Brighton · run by West Dean College
- When
- Fri 27 Nov – Sat 28 Nov
- Times
- Friday 2pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm
- Price
- £12.50 general admission; £9.50 gardens members
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Estate or castle market
Dates: Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026
Entry is by pre-booked time slot, with a limited number of tickets on the day. Dogs are welcome outside on leads; only assistance dogs are allowed in the house. Bring a torch for dimly lit areas.
Parking: Enter via the gardens entranceAccess: Accessible parking subject to availabilityChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: westdean.ac.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas at Fishbourne Roman Palace
Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens, Fishbourne, Chichester · 29 miles from Brighton · run by Sussex Past
- When
- Sat 5 Dec – Sun 6 Dec
- Times
- 10am-4pm
- Price
- From £7.50
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Event
Dates: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026
Prices: Standard admission applies: adult £15; child (5-17) £7.50; senior (65+) £14; family £28-£42; under 5s and members free
A Christmas weekend at the Roman palace; stall numbers are not published on the event page. Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in the museum, gardens and cafe. Booking in advance is not essential.
Parking: Free car and coach parking; 4 Blue Badge spacesAccess: Level site; gravel garden paths with a colonnade viewing option; wheelchair-accessible toilets; wheelchair loan (reserve ahead on 01243 785859)Dogs: WelcomeChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: sussexpast.co.uk Market details - Awaiting 2026 dates
Lewes Christmas Market
Lewes Town Hall, Lewes · run by Lewes Town Council
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Last year: Thursday 4 December 2025, 5pm-9pm, Lewes Town Hall (Fisher Street entrance), alongside Lewes Late Night Shopping
Last year more than 60 stalls sold Christmas gifts. The 2026 date has not been published yet.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: lewes-tc.gov.uk Market details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Etsy Christmas Market | Brighton (0 mi) | Saturday 5 December | Free | — |
| Winter Fair at the South of England Showground | Ardingly (16 mi) | Sat 21 Nov – Sun 22 Nov | £8.10 | Either |
| Christmas Makers Market at Petworth House | Petworth (24 mi) | Sat 28 Nov – Sun 29 Nov | — | — |
| Christmas Market at Weald & Downland Living Museum | Singleton, Chichester (28 mi) | Sat 21 Nov – Sun 22 Nov | £10 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Market at West Dean | West Dean, Chichester (28 mi) | Fri 27 Nov – Sat 28 Nov | £9.50 | Book ahead |
| Christmas at Fishbourne Roman Palace | Fishbourne, Chichester (29 mi) | Sat 5 Dec – Sun 6 Dec | £7.50 | Either |
| Lewes Christmas Market | Lewes | Awaiting 2026 | — | — |
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Common questions
When do Christmas markets near Brighton open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Winter Fair at the South of England Showground (Sat 21 Nov); Christmas Market at Weald & Downland Living Museum (Sat 21 Nov); Christmas Market at West Dean (Fri 27 Nov); Christmas Makers Market at Petworth House (Sat 28 Nov); Brighton Etsy Christmas Market (Sat 5 Dec); plus 1 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Christmas markets and fairs near Brighton free?
Yes: Brighton Etsy Christmas Market is free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Christmas at Fishbourne Roman Palace at £7.50.
Which Christmas markets near Brighton allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at Christmas at Fishbourne Roman Palace. Christmas Market at Weald & Downland Living Museum does not allow them. The rest don’t say, so check before you go.