Christmas markets & fairs · 2026
Christmas markets and fairs near Oxford
We’ve checked 7 Christmas markets and fairs within 1 miles of Oxford. 6 have confirmed 2026 dates, 1 is still to announce. The first opens on Thursday 12 November (Oxford Victorian Christmas Market).
2 are free to walk in. The closest is Christmas in Oxford Market (Broad Street), in central Oxford.
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 Oxford Market (Broad Street)
Broad Street, Oxford · in central Oxford
- When
- Sat 21 Nov – Thu 31 Dec
- Price
- Free admission
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: 21 November – 31 December 2026, open daily except 25 December
Times: Market stalls Sun–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Sat 10am–8pm. Bar, food and entertainment Sun–Mon 10am–8pm, Tue–Sat 10am–10pm. Closes 5:30pm on 24 December.
Wooden chalets in the middle of Broad Street selling handcrafted gifts, mulled wine, churros, street food and hot chocolate, with live performances. The stalls close earlier than the bar.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: christmasinoxford.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Market at Blenheim Palace
Great Court, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock · run by Blenheim Palace
- When
- Fri 13 Nov – Sun 20 Dec
- Times
- 10:00–20:00
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Estate or castle market
Dates: Friday 13 November – Sunday 20 December 2026
Prices: Free to browse the market; parking is charged and must be pre-booked. Combined tickets are sold separately for the Cinderella palace experience and the Illuminated Trail.
Wooden chalets in the Great Court selling gifts, food and drink, next to The Great Skate covered ice rink and an observation wheel. Dogs are not allowed in the palace or on the Trail except assistance dogs; limited dog-friendly Trail nights are listed.
Parking: Chargeable; must be pre-booked for all visitorsAccess: Blue Badge parking at Hensington. Mobility scooters are not available during the Illuminated Trail.Dogs: Not allowedChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: blenheimpalace.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Oxford Victorian Christmas Market
Broad Street, Oxford · 1 mile from Oxford · run by LSD Promotions
- When
- Thu 12 Nov – Sun 15 Nov
- Times
- Thu–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–5pm
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 November 2026
Four-day Victorian-themed market on Broad Street, at the start of the Oxford Christmas Light Festival weekend (13–15 November). Seasonal food is among the stalls.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: lsdpromotions.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Woodstock Festive Fayre
St Mary Magdalene Church, The Oxfordshire Museum and The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock · run by Wake up to Woodstock
- When
- Fri 27 Nov – Sat 28 Nov
- Times
- Friday 5pm–8pm, Saturday 10am–6pm
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Friday 27 November and Saturday 28 November 2026
Shopping weekend for artisan gifts, now in its 9th year, spread over three venues in the town. It runs the same weekend as parking-limited Blenheim events, so allow extra time.
Parking: Woodstock is a historic town not designed for high volumes of cars, so plan ahead. Blenheim Palace pass holders cannot park free during this period because of the palace's Christmas events.Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: wutw.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Henley Christmas Festival and Light Switch-On
Henley town centre, Henley-on-Thames · run by Henley Town Council
- When
- Fri 27 Nov – Sat 28 Nov
- Times
- 5:00pm–9:00pm
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Festival
Dates: 27–28 November 2026
The town centre is closed to traffic and filled with stalls and rides, with the Christmas lights switch-on. The council also lists a separate Christmas market of chalets in Market Place in December, with dates not yet published.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: henleytowncouncil.gov.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Marriotts Walk Christmas Market, Witney
Marriotts Walk Shopping Centre, Witney · run by Cotswold Markets
- When
- Thu 26 Nov – Sun 29 Nov
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 November 2026
Four-day Christmas market at Marriotts Walk shopping centre, run by Cotswold Markets. It started in 2023 and has run for four days in 2024 and 2025. Opening times and entry details are not yet published.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: cotswoldmarkets.com Market details - Awaiting 2026 dates
Wallingford Christmas Fayre
Market Place, Wallingford
- When
- Last year: Sunday 7 December 2025
- Times
- Last year: 10am–5pm
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Christmas fair
Last year's programme had a Santa Dash, Santa's Grotto from noon to 4pm, a dog show, a 4pm lantern parade and tree lighting at 4:40pm. 2026 date not yet published.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: wallingfordtowncouncil.gov.uk Market details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas in Oxford Market (Broad Street) | Oxford (0 mi) | Sat 21 Nov – Thu 31 Dec | Free | Turn up |
| Christmas Market at Blenheim Palace | Woodstock | Fri 13 Nov – Sun 20 Dec | Free | Either |
| Oxford Victorian Christmas Market | Oxford (1 mi) | Thu 12 Nov – Sun 15 Nov | — | — |
| Woodstock Festive Fayre | Woodstock | Fri 27 Nov – Sat 28 Nov | — | — |
| Henley Christmas Festival and Light Switch-On | Henley-on-Thames | Fri 27 Nov – Sat 28 Nov | — | — |
| Marriotts Walk Christmas Market, Witney | Witney | Thu 26 Nov – Sun 29 Nov | — | — |
| Wallingford Christmas Fayre | Wallingford | Awaiting 2026 | — | — |
Not running in 2026
These ran in past years. The organisers have said they are not running this year, so you don’t waste a trip.
- Not running in 2026
Christmas at Waddesdon Manor (Christmas Fair)
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon
- When
- Not running in 2026
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Estate or castle market
Waddesdon says Christmas will pause in 2026 while conservation projects take place across the estate.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: waddesdon.org.uk
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Common questions
When do Christmas markets near Oxford open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Oxford Victorian Christmas Market (Thu 12 Nov); Christmas Market at Blenheim Palace (Fri 13 Nov); Christmas in Oxford Market (Broad Street) (Sat 21 Nov); Marriotts Walk Christmas Market, Witney (Thu 26 Nov); Woodstock Festive Fayre (Fri 27 Nov); plus 1 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Christmas markets and fairs near Oxford free?
Yes: Christmas in Oxford Market (Broad Street) and Christmas Market at Blenheim Palace are free to get in.
Which Christmas markets near Oxford allow dogs?
None of the ones that state a policy allows dogs. Christmas Market at Blenheim Palace does not allow them. The rest don’t say, so check before you go.