Christmas markets & fairs · 2026
Christmas markets and fairs near Sheffield
We’ve checked 11 Christmas markets and fairs within 14 miles of Sheffield. 8 have confirmed 2026 dates, 3 are still to announce. The first opens on Saturday 7 November (Chatsworth Christmas Market).
2 are free to walk in. Paid entry starts at £2.50. 1 welcomes dogs. The closest is Sheffield Peace and Craft Fair, in central Sheffield.
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
Sheffield Christmas Market
Fargate, Pinstone Street and The Moor, Sheffield
- When
- Thu 12 Nov – Sat 26 Dec
- Price
- Free to attend
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Stalls
- 50
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: 12 November to 26 December 2026
Times: The Moor cabins Sun-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7pm; Pinstone Street cabins 10am-8pm daily; Alpine bars 11am-10pm daily
Over 50 log cabins run from Town Hall Square down to The Moor. Santa's Grotto is at Barker's Pool, with a Big Wheel, traditional carousel and illuminated Helter Skelter. Food includes German sausages, raclette, Yorkshire pudding wraps, churros and mini Dutch pancakes.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: welcometosheffield.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Chatsworth Christmas Market
Lodge Hill, Chatsworth, between the Stables and the house entrance, Chatsworth, Bakewell · run by Chatsworth
- When
- Sat 7 Nov – Sun 13 Dec
- Times
- Mon-Thu 10am-5.30pm; Fri-Sun 10am-6pm
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Stalls
- 100
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Estate or castle market
Dates: 7 November to 13 December 2026
Prices: Free admission to the market; parking from £25 per car for a full day, from £15 per car after 3pm
Over 100 stalls selling gifts, decorations and festive food. Walking in is free but the car park must be pre-booked, and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Parking: All car park tickets must be booked in advance: full day from £25 per car, after 3pm from £15; free for Friends and Patrons.Access: Ramps available on request for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs; wheelchair-accessible tractor-trailer shuttle; accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility.Dogs: WelcomeChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: chatsworth.org Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market at Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall, Bakewell
- When
- Wed 11 Nov – Sun 20 Dec
- Price
- From £2.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Stalls
- 180
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Estate or castle market
Dates: 11-15 Nov, 18-22 Nov, 25-29 Nov, 2-6 Dec, 9-13 Dec, 16-20 Dec 2026
Times: Morning 9:15am-12:45pm; afternoon 1:00pm-4:30pm; twilight 3:00pm-4:30pm; Green Travel 9:15am-4:30pm (arrive before 3:45pm)
Prices: Adult £13.60, child (5-15) £5.00, infant (0-4) free; Green Travel adult £10.50; Twilight adult £7.50, twilight child £2.50
Over 180 artisans and makers selling ceramics, art, chocolates, jewellery, candles and stationery. Pre-booking is essential and tickets are timed into morning, afternoon and twilight sessions. It runs Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: haddonhall.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Bakewell Christmas Market
Market Street, Bakewell town centre, Bakewell · 14 miles from Sheffield
- When
- Sat 14 Nov – Sun 15 Nov
- Times
- 9am-5pm
- Price
- Not published
- Stalls
- 100
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: 14-15 November 2026
Over 100 stalls, gazebos and trailers in the town centre, with brass and silver bands, choirs and a DJ. James McKay and his owls are scheduled to perform. A one-weekend event, so expect the town to be busy on both days.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visitpeakdistrict.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Chesterfield Christmas Market and Lights Switch On
Chesterfield town centre, Chesterfield
- When
- Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: Christmas market Fri 20 to Sun 22 November 2026; lights switch-on Sunday 22 November 2026
Times: Sunday 22 November 11am-7pm; lights switched on from 4:45pm
The Sunday has an artisan gifts and food market, walkabout performers, fairground rides and an Apres Ski-style bar, with live acts on the Town Hall stage. The switch-on is at 4:45pm so late afternoon is likely to be the busiest time. The town centre has bus and train connections.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: chesterfield.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
St Luke's Christmas Market
St Luke's Hospice, Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield · 3 miles from Sheffield · run by St Luke's Hospice
- When
- Sunday 6 December
- Times
- 11am-4pm
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Sunday 6 December 2026
Prices: Suggested donation of £2 per person to support St Luke's Hospice
Christmas gifts from local independent traders, plus seasonal food and drink. There is no parking at the hospice, so use the free Tesco park and ride.
Parking: No on-site parking. Free park and ride from Tesco on Abbeydale Road, every 12 minutes from 10:45am.Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: stlukeshospice.org.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Victorian Matlock Christmas Market
Hall Leys Park, Matlock
- When
- Fri 4 Dec – Sun 6 Dec
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2026
Mostly in two large marquees with an outdoor market area. Live entertainment runs through the weekend, selling local and European produce and crafts.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: allevents.in Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Sheffield Peace and Craft Fair
Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield · in central Sheffield · run by Sheffield Action on Plastic
- When
- Saturday 5 December
- Times
- 11am-4pm
- Price
- Price not published.
- Type
- Craft fair
Dates: Saturday 5 December 2026
Sheffield-made crafts, many using recycled materials. It runs inside the Town Hall on one day.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: eventslist.co.uk Market details - Awaiting 2026 dates
Rotherham Christmas Lights Switch-On and Gift Market
All Saints' Square and Effingham Street, Rotherham · run by Rotherham Council
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Last year: Saturday 15 November 2025, 3pm-6pm, lights switched on just before 6pm, with a Seasonal Gift Market on Effingham Street
The 2025 gift market offered handmade goods and festive treats on Effingham Street. No 2026 date was published at the time of checking.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: rotherham.gov.uk Market details - Awaiting 2026 dates
Friends of the Porter Valley Christmas Fair
8 Whiteley Lane, Sheffield · 3 miles from Sheffield · run by Friends of the Porter Valley
- When
- Last year: Saturday 6 December 2025
- Times
- Last year: 10:30am-3:30pm
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Craft fair
Last year it sold Christmas cards, calendars, crafts, secondhand books and wreaths, with home baking and refreshments. No 2026 date was published at the time of checking.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: fopv.org.uk Market details - Awaiting 2026 dates
The Snow Queen at Wentworth Woodhouse
Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham · 7 miles from Sheffield
- When
- Last year: 2 December 2025 to 4 January 2026
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Type
- Event
Times: Last year: Tuesday-Sunday (including bank holiday Mondays) 10am-4pm, last admission 3.15pm
Last year the house became a themed Snow Queen walk-through, with tickets sold online and peak slots selling fast. This is a ticketed house experience rather than a stall market. No 2026 theme or dates were published at the time of checking.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk Market details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Christmas Market | Sheffield | Thu 12 Nov – Sat 26 Dec | Free | Turn up |
| Chatsworth Christmas Market | Chatsworth, Bakewell | Sat 7 Nov – Sun 13 Dec | Free | Book ahead |
| Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market at Haddon Hall | Bakewell | Wed 11 Nov – Sun 20 Dec | £2.50 | Book ahead |
| Bakewell Christmas Market | Bakewell (14 mi) | Sat 14 Nov – Sun 15 Nov | — | — |
| Chesterfield Christmas Market and Lights Switch On | Chesterfield | Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov | — | Turn up |
| St Luke's Christmas Market | Sheffield (3 mi) | Sunday 6 December | — | Turn up |
| Victorian Matlock Christmas Market | Matlock | Fri 4 Dec – Sun 6 Dec | — | — |
| Sheffield Peace and Craft Fair | Sheffield (0 mi) | Saturday 5 December | — | — |
| Rotherham Christmas Lights Switch-On and Gift Market | Rotherham | Awaiting 2026 | — | — |
| Friends of the Porter Valley Christmas Fair | Sheffield (3 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | — | — |
| The Snow Queen at Wentworth Woodhouse | Wentworth, Rotherham (7 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | — | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do Christmas markets near Sheffield open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Chatsworth Christmas Market (Sat 7 Nov); Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market at Haddon Hall (Wed 11 Nov); Sheffield Christmas Market (Thu 12 Nov); Bakewell Christmas Market (Sat 14 Nov); Chesterfield Christmas Market and Lights Switch On (Fri 20 Nov); plus 3 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Christmas markets and fairs near Sheffield free?
Yes: Sheffield Christmas Market and Chatsworth Christmas Market are free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market at Haddon Hall at £2.50.
Which Christmas markets near Sheffield allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at Chatsworth Christmas Market. The rest don’t say, so check before you go.
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