Christmas markets & fairs · 2026
Christmas markets and fairs near Cambridge
We’ve checked 9 Christmas markets and fairs within 25 miles of Cambridge. 8 have confirmed 2026 dates, 1 is still to announce. The first opens on Friday 13 November (Christmas in Cambridge, Parker's Piece).
3 are free to walk in. Paid entry starts at £2. 1 welcomes dogs. The closest is Christmas in Cambridge, Parker's Piece, in central Cambridge.
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
Christmas in Cambridge, Parker's Piece
Parker's Piece, Cambridge · in central Cambridge · run by Alpine Christmas Markets
- When
- Fri 13 Nov – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: 13 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
Times: 13 Nov – 18 Dec: Mon–Thu 11:30am–10pm, Fri 11:30am–11pm, Sat 10am–11pm, Sun 10am–10pm. 19 Dec – 3 Jan: Sun–Thu 10am–10pm, Fri & Sat 10am–11pm
Prices: Free to enter; individual attractions (ice skating, big wheel, curling, Santa visits) are booked separately
Wooden-chalet Christmas market with ice skating, a big wheel, curling lanes, funfair and an Alpine Lodge. Popular attractions can sell out in advance, so book those ahead.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: christmasincambridge.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Presents Galore Christmas Fair, Newmarket
Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket · 11 miles from Cambridge · run by Presents Galore Committee
- When
- Fri 27 Nov – Sun 29 Nov
- Times
- Fri 4pm–8pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
- Price
- From £8
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Stalls
- 120
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Fri 27 – Sun 29 November 2026
Prices: Advance tickets £8; under-16s free with an adult; £6 for blue light cardholders with ID; tickets also available at the door
Over 120 boutique stalls, including a Christmas and crafts area and a food and drink hall. All ticket sales go to three charities.
Parking: Free parking on siteChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: presentsgalore.org Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair
Ely Cathedral, Ely
- When
- Thu 19 Nov – Sat 21 Nov
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 November 2026
Gifts, festive food and drink and seasonal activities. Tickets are booked through the cathedral events page; the Friends of Ely Cathedral sell Christmas cards there.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: elycathedral.org Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas Market
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds · 25 miles from Cambridge
- When
- Thu 26 Nov – Sat 28 Nov
- Times
- 10am–4:30pm daily
- Price
- £2 entry
- Stalls
- 50
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: 26–28 November 2026
50+ stallholders from Suffolk and beyond, with daily carols and live music. Random bag searches may take place before entry.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: ourburystedmunds.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas at Wimpole
Wimpole Estate, Royston
- When
- Fri 20 Nov – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- Price not published.
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Type
- Estate or castle market
Dates: 20 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
Christmas trail with installations including the Fire Garden, Sea of Light and a new House Show, plus a glimpse of Father Christmas and food and drink stalls. It is a light trail rather than a shopping market.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: mychristmastrails.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping at Willow Grange Farm
Willow Grange Farm Shop & Cafe, Chittering · 8 miles from Cambridge · run by Willow Grange Farm
- When
- Thursday 26 November
- Times
- Thu 26 Nov 4pm–9pm; Sun 6 Dec 10am–4pm
- Price
- Free admission
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Estate or castle market
Dates: Thursday 26 November 2026; daytime market Sunday 6 December 2026
Indoor market in the old Piggery with artisan traders, wreath-making workshops, Nordmann fir trees, tastings and carol singers. No booking needed.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: willowgrangefarm.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
The Granary Estates Christmas Market
The Granary Estates, Newmarket · 13 miles from Cambridge
- When
- Sunday 29 November
- Times
- 10:00–15:00
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Estate or castle market
Dates: Sunday 29 November 2026
Prices: Free tickets with morning and afternoon entry slots
Local vendors selling gifts and seasonal items, with hot food and drink to buy. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Dogs: WelcomeChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: thegranaryestates.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Mill Road Winter Fair
Mill Road, Cambridge
- When
- Saturday 5 December
- Times
- 10.30am-4.30pm
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Festival
Dates: Saturday 5 December 2026
Street festival along Mill Road with local businesses, shops, stallholders, musicians, artists and dancers. Usually held on the first Saturday of December.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: millroadwinterfair.org Market details - Awaiting 2026 dates
Saffron Walden Indoor Christmas Markets
Saffron Walden Town Hall, Saffron Walden · 14 miles from Cambridge · run by Saffron Walden Town Council
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Last year: Fri 21 & Sat 22 Nov, Fri 5 & Sat 6 Dec, Fri 19 & Sat 20 Dec 2025
Stalls inside the Town Hall on three Friday and Saturday pairs last year. 2026 dates have not been published on the page.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk Market details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas in Cambridge, Parker's Piece | Cambridge (0 mi) | Fri 13 Nov – Sun 3 Jan | Free | Either |
| Presents Galore Christmas Fair, Newmarket | Newmarket (11 mi) | Fri 27 Nov – Sun 29 Nov | £8 | Either |
| Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair | Ely | Thu 19 Nov – Sat 21 Nov | — | Book ahead |
| St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas Market | Bury St Edmunds (25 mi) | Thu 26 Nov – Sat 28 Nov | £2 | — |
| Christmas at Wimpole | Royston | Fri 20 Nov – Sun 3 Jan | — | Book ahead |
| Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping at Willow Grange Farm | Chittering (8 mi) | Thursday 26 November | Free | Turn up |
| The Granary Estates Christmas Market | Newmarket (13 mi) | Sunday 29 November | Free | Book ahead |
| Mill Road Winter Fair | Cambridge | Saturday 5 December | — | — |
| Saffron Walden Indoor Christmas Markets | Saffron Walden (14 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | — | — |
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Common questions
When do Christmas markets near Cambridge open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Christmas in Cambridge, Parker's Piece (Fri 13 Nov); Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair (Thu 19 Nov); Christmas at Wimpole (Fri 20 Nov); St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas Market (Thu 26 Nov); Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping at Willow Grange Farm (Thu 26 Nov); plus 3 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Christmas markets and fairs near Cambridge free?
Yes: Christmas in Cambridge, Parker's Piece, Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping at Willow Grange Farm and The Granary Estates Christmas Market are free to get in. The cheapest paid option is St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas Market at £2.
Which Christmas markets near Cambridge allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at The Granary Estates Christmas Market. The rest don’t say, so check before you go.