Christmas markets and fairs near Leeds

• Nov 19 to 23 Dec

  Leeds Christmas Market

  City Square, Leeds · in central Leeds · run by THOR'S, with Leeds City Council

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Thu 19 Nov – Wed 23 Dec

  Price

  Not published

  Type

  City Christmas market

  Dates: 19 November – 23 December 2026, open daily

  Times: Trader Village and Leeds Street Food: Sun–Wed 10:30am–7pm, Thu–Sat 10:30am–8pm. THOR'S Highland Lodge and Folié Ski Bar: Sun–Tue 11am–9pm, Wed–Sat 11am–11pm

  Over 60 retailers and a street food area in City Square, with two evening bars that stay open later than the stalls. The Ice Cube skating rink is at Millennium Square. The site lists Santa and the 2026 map as coming soon.

  • Food & drink
  • Ice rink

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: leedschristmas.co.uk Market details →
• Nov 12 to 21 Dec

  York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)

  York city centre, York

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Thu 12 Nov – Mon 21 Dec

  Times

  10.30am to 7pm

  Price

  Not published

  Type

  City Christmas market

  Dates: 12 November – 21 December 2026, Wednesday to Monday; closed Tuesdays

  Closed every Tuesday. A new city-centre ice rink runs 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Visit York also lists Santa's Christmas Tour at York's Chocolate Story from 28 November to 23 December.

  • Ice rink

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visityork.org Market details →
• Nov 6 to 29 Nov

  Harewood Christmas Market

  Harewood House, Harewood · 7 miles from Leeds · run by Harewood House, with Little Bird Made

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Fri 6 Nov – Sun 29 Nov

  Price

  From £3

  Booking

  Book or turn up

  Entry

  Paid

  Type

  Estate or castle market

  Dates: Two weekends: 6–8 November and 27–29 November 2026

  Times: Open 10am – 4pm, with timed entry slots between 10am – 2pm

  Prices: Friday: £3 online, £5 on site. Sat/Sun: £8–£10 online, £10–£12.50 on site. Children 0-3 free; members free; access companion free with a paying adult

  Over 100 makers on 6–8 November and over 75 on 27–29 November. The ticket covers the 140 acres of gardens and grounds and the Adventure Playscape, but not the House. Friday is the cheapest day. Bring cash as a backup.

  • Crafts
  • Outdoor

  Access: Contact info@harewood.org or 0113 218 1000 for access questions

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: harewood.org Market details →
• Nov 26 to 29 Nov

  The Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair

  Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate · 13 miles from Leeds · run by UK Grand Sales

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Thu 26 Nov – Sun 29 Nov

  Times

  9:30am–5:00pm (Sunday closes at 4:00pm)

  Price

  From £5

  Booking

  Book or turn up

  Stalls

  180

  Entry

  Paid

  Type

  Christmas fair

  Dates: Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 November 2026

  Prices: £5 online early bird, £7 online standard, £9 at the door

  Indoor fair with 180 stalls selling gifts, food, fashion, decorations, toys and art. There is a food hall, cafes and two licensed restaurants on site.

  • Food & drink
  • Indoor

  Parking: Free hardstanding parking on site

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: greatyorkshireeventscentre.co.uk Market details →
• Dec 6 from

  Otley Victorian Fayre

  Otley town centre, Otley

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Sunday 6 December

  Price

  Not published

  Type

  Festival

  Dates: Sunday 6 December 2026

  Street market with a Victorian parade, a traditional steam train, school choirs, stilt walkers, jugglers and fairground attractions. The Best Dressed School Award is part of the day.

  • Crafts
  • Outdoor

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: otleyvictorianfayre.co.uk Market details →
• Nov 21 to 22 Nov

  Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers' Fair

  Ilkley Manor House, Ilkley · 14 miles from Leeds

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Sat 21 Nov – Sun 22 Nov

  Price

  Not published

  Type

  Craft fair

  Dates: Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 November 2026

  Makers' fair at the heritage centre in Castle Yard, Ilkley. Phone 01943 607 030 for opening times and entry details.

  • Crafts
  • Indoor

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visitbradford.com Market details →
• Nov 28 to 29 Nov

  Bradford Industrial Museum Christmas Market

  Bradford Industrial Museum, Bradford · run by Bradford Museums & Galleries

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Sat 28 Nov – Sun 29 Nov

  Price

  Not published

  Type

  Craft fair

  Dates: 28 – 29 November 2026

  Times: 28 November 2026 10:00 am – 29 November 2026 4:00 pm

  Weekend gift market at the museum, which lists it as unique gifts and festive fun. Check the museum's page for the daily closing times.

  • Crafts

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: bradfordmuseums.org Market details →
• Nov 28 from

  Buttons Christmas Market

  Buttons Wakefield, Bridge Gate Farm, Walton, Wakefield · 11 miles from Leeds · run by Buttons Wakefield

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Saturday 28 November

  Times

  09:00 – 17:00

  Price

  Not published

  Type

  Christmas fair

  Dates: Saturday 28 November 2026

  One-day market at the farm on Shay Lane with local stallholders, live festive music and Christmas food. Contact 07549 351109 for entry details.

  • Crafts
  • Food & drink
  • Live music

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: buttonswakefield.com Market details →

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Common questions

When do Christmas markets near Leeds open in 2026?

Confirmed so far: Harewood Christmas Market (Fri 6 Nov); York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) (Thu 12 Nov); Leeds Christmas Market (Thu 19 Nov); Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers' Fair (Sat 21 Nov); The Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair (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 Leeds free?

None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Harewood Christmas Market at £3, and the dearest The Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair at £5.

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