Things to do in Yorkshire for Christmas: Best Christmas Markets Yorkshire 2026

Get ready to get wrapped up in the most magical time of the year as Yorkshire transforms into a festive wonderland. Brimming with twinkling lights, enchanting decorations, and the aroma of mulled wine wafting through the crisp winter air!

Yorkshire Christmas shopping in 2026 can take you from alpine chalets in York to makers’ stalls in a medieval manor house, a converted mill or a coastal theatre. This year’s line-up brings together 40 Christmas markets and festive fairs across the four regions, with handmade gifts, local food and plenty of reasons to make an outing of choosing your presents.

Keep reading to fill your Christmas calendar!

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Christmas Markets in Yorkshire

A thoughtful gift can start with a conversation at a maker’s stall, a browse through a collection of prints or a taste of something made nearby. Yorkshire’s Christmas markets give you opportunities to support independent businesses while enjoying a little of the festive season along the way.

There’s a mix here for different kinds of outing, from a morning at a community craft fair to a longer day exploring a town-centre market. Many have free entry, while ticketed fairs bring larger collections of makers together in distinctive venues. Choose a few favourites, make room for a food stop and enjoy discovering what’s being made across Yorkshire.

Keep reading to discover the best things to do in Yorkshire for Christmas to ensure you don’t miss these limited time events!

Please note, the information provided about these events may be subject to change. For the most up to date information, always check the event website prior.

Christmas Markets in North Yorkshire

Alpine chalets in York, makers in Skipton’s auction mart and gifts beneath Ripon Cathedral’s roof give North Yorkshire a varied Christmas shopping calendar. There are village markets in Grassington and Knaresborough too, plus craft browsing at Ampleforth and a festive outing on the coast.

Here is my roundup of the best Christmas Markets in North Yorkshire for Christmas 2026.

York Christmas Market

Alpine chalets bring Yorkshire makers into the heart of York, with crafts, artisan gifts and seasonal food to browse between the city’s shops. More than 80% of the traders are based in Yorkshire, so there’s a lovely local thread running through the market, even with its familiar continental styling.

Take a little time over the stalls if you’re looking for a present with a story behind it. Ethical and eco-friendly products are part of the market’s sustainability focus, adding another reason to look beyond your usual shopping list. I’d leave room in the day for a food stop as well as the gift hunting!

Dates: 12th November – 21st December 2026 (Wednesday – Monday; closed Tuesdays)

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, York YO1 8RY

Whitby Christmas Festival

The Whitby Christmas Festival brings festive cheer to the Yorkshire coast, transforming the Front Marina Car Park into a winter wonderland. You can browse stalls filled with handmade gifts, local crafts, and delicious seasonal treats, all set against the backdrop of Whitby’s beautiful harbour.

Alongside the bustling market, there’s live entertainment, family activities, and plenty of festive food to enjoy. The event captures the warmth and charm of the season, making it a perfect outing for friends and families looking to get into the Christmas spirit.

Dates: 13th – 15th November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Front Marina Car Park, Langbourne Road, Whitby YO21 1YN

Thirsk Christmas Market

The Thirsk Christmas Market brings festive charm to the heart of this historic market town. Set within the bustling Thirsk Market Place, the Little Bird Artisan Christmas Market features 35 independent makers, crafters, and creators showcasing their finest seasonal gifts and crafts. You can expect a delightful mix of handcrafted jewellery, unique homeware, and locally made food and drink, perfect for ticking off your Christmas list.

As you wander between the stalls, you’ll find plenty of festive inspiration and seasonal flavours to enjoy. Sip on a warming drink, pick up some artisan treats, and chat with friendly local traders passionate about their craft. The relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere makes it an ideal festive day out for all ages, even four-legged friends are welcome to join in the cheer.

Dates: 13th November – 20th December 2026 (selected dates)

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Thirsk Market, Market Place, Thirsk, YO7 1PZ

Living North Christmas Fair Yorkshire

Designer-makers, homeware and gifts come together across more than 200 stands at Living North’s Yorkshire Christmas fair. There’s scope for a proper browse here, whether you’re choosing a present for someone else or keeping an eye out for a piece for your own home.

The food halls bring regional producers into the mix, giving you another way to shop locally for the season. Chef demonstrations are planned too, although the line-up is still to be announced. I’d allow time to explore the food and gift stands separately, so the edible treats don’t get overlooked while you’re concentrating on the Christmas list.

Dates: 19th – 22nd November 2026

Ticket Prices: £7/adult early bird online until 18th November, plus booking fee; £9/adult on the door; £6/over 60s; free/under 12s

Address: York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York YO23 1EX

Ripon Cathedral Christmas Food & Gift Fair

More than 100 stalls fill Ripon Cathedral with Christmas gifts, food and drink for its annual festive fair. The cathedral gives the shopping a distinctive setting, bringing a busy seasonal event into a building with a very different everyday purpose.

There’s a worthwhile local cause behind the visit too. The fair raises funds for the cathedral’s education programme, music and heritage conservation, alongside its wider work in the community. Browse for presents, pick out something for the Christmas table and enjoy a shopping trip that helps support the place hosting it. It’s a thoughtful addition to a festive day in Ripon.

Dates: 20th – 21st November 2026

Ticket Prices: £5/adult; free/under 16s (no child ticket required)

Address: Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QT

Ripon’s Artisan Christmas Market

Traditional wooden cabins bring makers, bakers and craftspeople into Ripon’s Market Square for its artisan Christmas market. Little Bird Made and Ripon BID are behind the event, with independent traders at the centre of the shopping.

The mix of handmade goods and things to eat gives you a choice between presents to wrap and treats to take home. Entertainment runs across the market programme too, so you can stop and enjoy what’s happening around the stalls. Pairing a browse with a look around Ripon’s shops would make a lovely festive outing, especially if you’re trying to keep more of your Christmas spending local.

Dates: 20th – 22nd November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Ripon Market Square, Market Place, Ripon HG4 1BW

Crafts in the Pen

Skipton Auction Mart becomes a showcase for 230 artists and craft makers at Crafts in the Pen. It’s a chance to put independent creativity at the centre of your Christmas shopping, with a much bigger selection than you might squeeze into a quick browse around a handful of stalls.

Buying directly from professional artists and makers gives the visit a personal touch. You can take your time looking at the work, choose something for a particular person and support the people who created it. Two cafés and a hot drinks point give you somewhere to pause when your shopping bags need a rest.

Dates: 21st – 22nd November 2026

Ticket Prices: £7.50/person; free/under 16s; parking and Santa’s Grotto with a gift included

Address: Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1UD

Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair

Gifts, food and fashion share the spotlight at the Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair, where 180 stalls fill the indoor event space. There’s plenty to explore if your Christmas list stretches from presents for other people to a few treats for the festive table.

The food hall adds another strand to the shopping, while cafés and two licensed restaurants make it possible to break up a longer visit. I’d treat this as an outing to browse at your own pace, with time to look around before making those final choices. An indoor fair is also a handy option when the weather makes an outdoor market less tempting.

Dates: 26th – 29th November 2026

Ticket Prices: £5/person online early bird; £7/person online after early bird; £9/person on the door

Address: Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ

Scarborough Sparkle

Christmas shopping heads to the coast at Scarborough Sparkle, with craft and gift stalls taking over the Open Air Theatre alongside hot food and drinks. The market sits within a wider festive programme, so there’s more to the visit than working your way through a present list.

The community lantern parade gives the event a local focus, and choirs feature on the stage programme. There’s a tipi bar too, making it easy to plan a pause between browsing the stalls and watching the entertainment. Wrap up for the outdoor setting and leave a little breathing space in your plans to enjoy both sides of the event.

Dates: 27th – 29th November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry; purchases and rides extra

Address: Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough YO12 6PF

Ampleforth Abbey Christmas Craft Market

Local artists, craftspeople and independent artisan traders come together for Ampleforth Abbey’s first Christmas craft market. Handmade gifts are the focus, making this a promising stop if you’d like to support small creative businesses while choosing your presents.

The stalls will be indoors in Alban Roe House, giving the event a different feel from a town-centre street market. There’s room in the Christmas calendar for a smaller craft-led outing as well as the big regional fairs. I’d go with a few people in mind to buy for, then let the makers’ work suggest the presents rather than sticking too firmly to a list.

Dates: 28th – 29th November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Alban Roe House, Ampleforth Abbey, Ampleforth YO62 4EN

Grassington Christmas Markets

Grassington’s village square and Town Hall give you two different ways to browse at its Christmas markets. Outdoor stalls bring festive shopping into the village centre, while the indoor craft fair adds another stop to the day.

Make room for the independent shops and galleries as well as the market itself. They’re part of the appeal of a visit to Grassington, and the cafés give you somewhere to sit down between browsing sessions. A village shopping trip is a lovely excuse to slow the pace, look closely at what’s on the stalls and choose a few presents without rushing straight on to the next stop.

Dates: 28th November and 5th December 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry; optional Santa visit £5/child

Address: Various venues around the Village Square and Grassington Town Hall, Grassington

Knaresborough Christmas Market

Knaresborough’s historic Market Place becomes the centre of its Christmas market weekend, with stalls surrounded by independent shops, cafés and galleries. It’s a setting that encourages you to wander beyond the first row of traders and see a little more of the town while you’re there.

Local performers add entertainment to the shopping, giving you a reason to pause between purchases. I’d build a café break into the visit and leave time for the surrounding shops too. That way, you can enjoy the market as part of a day in Knaresborough, with plenty of opportunities to find a thoughtful present along the way.

Dates: 5th – 6th December 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Market Place, Knaresborough HG5 8AG

Christmas Markets in West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire’s Christmas markets bring independent makers into courtyards, converted mills, a medieval manor house and a former church. Browse the big collections at Harewood and The Hepworth, explore Leeds and Halifax, or choose a smaller outing with local craft and food at its heart.

Here is my roundup of the best Christmas Markets in West Yorkshire for Christmas 2026.

Harewood Christmas Market

Little Bird Made brings independent makers to Harewood for two separate Christmas market weekends. The first has more than 100 makers, with more than 75 planned for the second, giving you a substantial collection of stalls whichever visit you choose.

Gifts and handmade goods are the main reason to come, but the grounds and gardens add something extra to the outing. Leave some time to explore outdoors after browsing if the weather is kind. It’s a lovely opportunity to combine shopping with a visit to the estate, rather than trying to fit everything into a quick circuit of the market.

Dates: 6th – 8th and 27th – 29th November 2026

Ticket Prices: Friday: £3/person, £5 on the day; Saturday/Sunday: from £8/person, £10 on the day; free/members and under 4s

Address: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG

Forever After Collective Christmas Market at Nostell

More than 30 stalls from local businesses and makers gather at Nostell for the Forever After Collective Christmas market. Soap, bath products, children’s clothing and pet gifts are among the things to browse, giving the stalls a useful mix for different names on your present list.

Fresh bread and chocolate sit alongside the handmade goods, so the visit needn’t be entirely about things to wrap. The market uses Nostell’s Stables Courtyard and Riding School, bringing independent shopping into the estate setting. It’s a lovely excuse to look for a few thoughtful gifts and take something home for yourself as well.

Dates: 7th – 8th and 28th – 29th November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free market entry; £5/car for non-members; free parking/National Trust members

Address: Nostell, Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield WF4 1QE

Christmas Market at The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall Christmas Market is back, transforming Halifax’s iconic courtyard into a festive wonderland. You can browse stalls from Yorkshire’s favourite independent producers and artisan makers, each offering unique gifts, handmade jewellery, and beautiful homeware. The atmosphere is filled with the scent of seasonal treats and the sound of Christmas cheer, making it a perfect day out for all ages.

You’ll also find plenty of delicious food and drink to enjoy on the spot or take home for later. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect present or simply soaking up the festive spirit, the market’s lively mix of local talent and traditional charm makes it one of Yorkshire’s most magical Christmas experiences.

Dates: 13th November – 20th December 2026 (Fridays – Sundays only)

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: The Piece Hall, Blackledge, Halifax HX1 1RE

Bramham Park Christmas Artisan Market

More than 100 independent makers and producers are planned for Bramham Park’s first Christmas artisan market. Gifts and decorations take the lead, with the estate providing a new setting for a festive shopping outing.

Local food stalls in the stable yard give you somewhere to turn when it’s time for a break, and the Yorkshire Rock Choir is part of the Saturday programme. Bring someone who enjoys browsing as much as you do and leave time to see what the traders have made. A first visit to a new market is a lovely opportunity to discover a different collection of independent businesses.

Dates: 14th – 15th November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free market entry; parking £10/car when booked by 31st October, £15/car from 1st November

Address: Bramham Park, Wetherby LS23 6ND

Leeds Christmas Market

City Square brings together more than 60 makers, food vendors and retailers for Leeds Christmas Market. The Trader Village puts local gifts and street food alongside one another, so you can combine a little present hunting with something to eat.

THOR’S Highland Lodge and the Folie Après Ski Bar add places to gather with friends around the shopping. It’s an easy event to weave into a wider trip around Leeds, whether the stalls are your main destination or one stop during a day in the city. Come with a few gift ideas, then see what the local traders have to tempt you.

Dates: 19th November – 23rd December 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: City Square, Leeds LS1 2HA

The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market

Ceramics, textiles, prints, jewellery, homeware and vinyl fill two floors of the converted mill at The Hepworth Wakefield’s Festive Market. More than 100 independent artists, designers, makers and producers take part each weekend, bringing contemporary craft and design to your Christmas shopping.

There’s enough variety to take the browsing in stages, especially if you’re choosing something for a person whose taste you know well. A handmade piece for the home or a carefully chosen print can feel very personal. Take time to look closely at the work and enjoy discovering makers you might not come across on your usual shopping route.

Dates: 20th – 22nd and 28th – 29th November 2026

Ticket Prices: £2.50/person in advance; £3.50/person on the day; free/members and under 18s; free with an exhibition ticket

Address: Tileyard North, Tootal Street, Wakefield WF1 5FY

Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers’ Fair

Local makers fill Ilkley’s medieval Manor House with ceramics, jewellery, cards, decorations and handcrafted gifts. The historic building gives this Christmas fair a distinctive backdrop, with creative work at the heart of the visit.

Mulled wine and festive refreshments add an opportunity to pause while you browse. This is the kind of outing where a few carefully chosen presents can be more satisfying than a long list of hurried purchases. Take a look at the smaller pieces as well as the gifts that first catch your eye, especially if you’re searching for stocking fillers or a decoration to bring out each Christmas.

Dates: 21st – 22nd November 2026

Ticket Prices: £3/person

Address: Ilkley Manor House, Castle Yard, Ilkley LS29 9DT

Christmas Market at East Riddlesden Hall

The Airedale Barn hosts East Riddlesden Hall’s Christmas market, with handcrafted gifts and seasonal treats to browse in a historic National Trust setting. If a barn full of independent stalls appeals more than a long shopping street, put this one on your list.

Refreshments give you a chance to break up the browsing and make a little more of the visit. Focus on the makers’ tables, take time over anything that catches your eye and enjoy choosing gifts with a personal touch. The market has its own setting within the property, so check the visit options separately if you’d like to explore further.

Dates: 28th – 29th November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free market entry; hall and garden admission charged separately, free for National Trust members

Address: Airedale Barn, East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley BD20 5EL

Left Bank Leeds Christmas Markets

Handmade gifts take over Left Bank Leeds for its Christmas markets, bringing artists, makers and food traders into the former St Margaret of Antioch church. The building gives the shopping a distinctive setting, with creative work at the centre of the event.

The second market also has a focus on handmade toys, adding another reason to look closely at the smaller independent stalls. These are good outings to approach with a little curiosity: browse what the makers have brought, see which pieces remind you of someone on your list and allow a little room for an unexpected find.

Dates: 5th and 12th December 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Left Bank Leeds, Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LJ

Haworth Christmas Craft Fair

Visit beautiful Haworth in the heart of Brontë Country for a magical festive experience, which takes place across the four weekends leading up to Christmas.

Every year at Christmas time, Haworth is lit by twinkling fairy lights and pretty shop windows. The cobbled street is home to wonderful independent shops, bars and restaurants, cafes, hotels and pubs, and every weekend in December leading up to Christmas, Haworth’s residents and traders host bands, choirs, carol singers, processions and parades for visitors to enjoy.

Escape the commercialism of the towns and cities and enjoy a more olde-worlde Christmas shopping experience and support the small businesses of this beautiful village in Yorkshire.

Dates: 5th – 20th December 2026 (selected dates)

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Central Park, Haworth

House of Makers: Festive Yorkshire Pantry

Coffee, pickles and chocolate are among the temptations at The Hepworth Wakefield’s Festive Yorkshire Pantry. Chipp Coffee Co., Mickles Pickles and White Syke Chocolatier feature in a line-up of Yorkshire food, drink and craft producers, bringing local flavours into the final stretch of your Christmas shopping.

Fresh produce and store-cupboard provisions sit alongside the gift browsing, with street food from Vegan Spice adding something to enjoy during the visit. If you love giving edible presents, this is a lovely market to explore. You might also come away with a few ingredients to make the festive table feel a little more local.

Dates: 20th December 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: The Hepworth Wakefield, Gallery Walk, Wakefield WF1 5AW

Christmas Markets in East Yorkshire

East Yorkshire has plenty of ways to turn Christmas shopping into a day out, from Beverley’s town-wide festival to makers’ markets in Hull and Pocklington. Sledmere adds a country-estate fair, while Sewerby and Bridlington bring gift browsing to the coast.

Here is my roundup of the best Christmas Markets in East Yorkshire for Christmas 2026.

Sewerby Hall Festive Market

Gift stalls and a farmers’ market come together at Sewerby Hall for a festive shopping day near the coast. The combination gives you a chance to choose presents and pick up local produce in the same visit, with seasonal treats adding another temptation.

Live entertainment is part of the programme, so there’s a reason to linger once you’ve had a first look around. Keep the market at the centre of your plans, then decide whether you’d like to add more of Sewerby to the outing. It’s a lovely option for anyone who enjoys mixing Christmas gift browsing with food shopping.

Dates: 22nd November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free market entry; no booking required; house, gardens and zoo admission charged separately

Address: Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Church Lane, Sewerby, Bridlington YO15 1EA

Pocklington Christmas Festival

Market stalls spread through Pocklington’s town centre for its Christmas festival, while the Arts Centre adds an indoor market, entertainment and a community café. It gives you several places to browse, with local vendors forming part of a wider town celebration.

Choirs, the Malton White Star Band and Dangerous Steve join a programme that also includes a funfair and the Christmas lights switch-on. There’s plenty happening around the shopping, so leave time to pause and enjoy a performance rather than heading straight from stall to stall. The indoor Arts Centre market is worth keeping on your route as you explore.

Dates: 22nd November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Various market locations from Railway Street to Market Street, including Pocklington Arts Centre, Pocklington

Sledmere Christmas Fair

Food, drink and craft producers bring gifts and decorations to Sledmere’s Christmas fair, with plenty of opportunities to shop from makers and local businesses. The Christmas shops and Farm Shop add more browsing, so there’s scope to pick up festive treats as well as presents.

The Parkland and Walled Garden give you somewhere to stretch your legs between shopping stops. For refreshments, the Coach House Café, Christmas Fair Barn Café and Farm Shop’s Coffee Corner offer different places to pause. It’s a varied outing to take at an unhurried pace, with a contribution from ticket sales supporting two Yorkshire charities.

Dates: 25th – 26th November 2026

Ticket Prices: £7/adult; £5.50/child (3–16); free/under 3s

Address: Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG

Hull Minster Victorian Christmas Market

Hull Minster provides the setting for a Victorian Christmas market in the city’s Old Town. Gift browsing brings a seasonal event into a building known for its stained-glass windows, carved oak pews and historic architecture.

Let the setting be part of the visit as well as the reason to shop. Look around the stalls, take a moment to appreciate the building and enjoy a different stop on a Christmas outing in Hull. If you’re choosing between a large outdoor market and a smaller event with a distinctive venue, this is one to consider.

Dates: 28th November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Hull Minster, South Church Side, Hull HU1 2JJ

Burnby Hall Community Makers’ Christmas Market

Pocklington’s makers and local traders gather in Burnby Hall’s Community Hall for a Christmas edition of its makers market. Following the earlier September event, the Community Trust is bringing the focus back to local creativity for the festive season.

A community hall market offers a lovely reason to see what people nearby are making and selling. Browse with a few gift recipients in mind, take a closer look at the work on the tables and enjoy choosing something from a local trader. This is a smaller-scale addition to a Christmas shopping calendar, with the community at the centre of the event.

Dates: 5th December 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Burnby Hall Community Hall, 33 The Balk, Pocklington YO42 2QF

Good Things Winter Market

More than 90 independent makers, artists, creators and bakers are taking part across the Good Things winter market weekend. A different trader line-up each day gives you two distinct collections to browse, with Queen Street in Hull’s Fruit Market at the centre of the event.

That changing line-up is a good reason to look at the trader details before deciding when to visit, especially if there’s a maker you’ve been hoping to shop with. Go with room for a few discoveries too. Work from artists, makers and bakers gives you several directions to take the gift hunting, with plenty of scope to choose something that reflects the person you’re buying for.

Dates: 5th – 6th December 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Queen Street car park, Queen Street, Hull HU1 1XA

Beverley Festival of Christmas

More than 120 stalls spread across Beverley’s town centre for the Festival of Christmas, bringing handmade gifts, artisan food and decorations into its market streets. Saturday Market, Wednesday Market and North Bar each form part of the event, so this is a shopping day with plenty to explore.

Santa and his reindeer lead the parade, adding a festive occasion to the gift hunting. There’s a lot to fit into one visit, so choose a few shopping priorities and leave room to enjoy the wider programme too. Beverley’s independent shops give you another reason to keep wandering once you’ve explored the stalls.

Dates: 13th December 2026

Ticket Prices: Free Entry

Address: Various venues across Saturday Market, Wednesday Market and North Bar, Beverley

Festive Fair at Bridlington Spa

Christmas gifts, food stalls and winter decorations fill the Festive Fair at Bridlington Spa. There’s a practical mix here for anyone choosing presents while also looking for a few additions to their own festive celebrations.

Entertainment and children’s craft sessions add something beyond the shopping, giving younger visitors a creative part in the day. Take time to browse the stalls and see what catches your eye before making your final choices. If you’re planning a visit to Bridlington during the festive season, the fair gives you a specific event to build the outing around, with more than one reason to stop and explore.

Dates: 13th December 2026

Ticket Prices: Free Entry

Address: Bridlington Spa, South Marine Drive, Bridlington YO15 3JH

Christmas Markets in South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire’s line-up pairs Sheffield’s city-centre cabins with museum shopping, open studios and independent makers’ fairs. There are local markets in Barnsley, Bawtry and Manvers too, plus an evening outing in the Walled Garden at St Catherine’s House.

Here is my roundup of the best Christmas Markets in South Yorkshire for Christmas 2026.

Sheffield Christmas Markets

Wooden stalls bring candles, jewellery and artisan crafts into Sheffield’s city centre for its Christmas market. The route takes in several shopping streets, giving you a chance to explore the gift stalls alongside the city’s usual shops.

Food is a big part of the visit too, with Yorkshire pudding wraps and fruit crumble among the seasonal options. The Alpine Lodge and other bars provide places to meet up between browsing sessions. Come with friends, choose something to eat and give yourself time to explore the different parts of the market. There’s no need to squeeze the whole outing into one quick shopping stop.

Dates: 12th November – 24th December 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Various market locations across Fargate, Pinstone Street, Barker’s Pool and The Moor, Sheffield city centre

Winter Makers Market: Endless Love Creative

Sixty-five independent makers fill two floors of Showroom Workstation for Endless Love Creative’s winter market. Homeware, jewellery, textiles, prints and stationery bring contemporary craft and design into your Christmas present hunting.

Acid House Coffee, Fennell’s ice cream and balloon characters from gulligull add a few reasons to pause along the way. Take your time over the makers’ collections, especially if you’re looking for a present that reflects someone’s interests or taste. With so much creative work gathered together, this is a lovely opportunity to discover a new favourite maker as well as tick a few gifts off your list.

Dates: 14th November 2026

Ticket Prices: £2/person; free/18s and under

Address: Showroom Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2BX

Elsecar Christmas Makers Market

Independent stalls gather under one roof at Elsecar’s Christmas Makers Market, bringing handmade gifts and local makers into the heritage centre. It’s a straightforward way to put small businesses at the heart of your present shopping.

Artisan food and drink add another strand to the market, whether you’re choosing something to give or a treat to take home. Browse slowly, take a second look at the pieces that catch your eye and enjoy discovering who is making things locally. The indoor setting makes this a handy event to keep in mind when you’d like a Christmas market outing without depending entirely on the weather.

Dates: 15th November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley S74 8HJ

Evening Christmas Market at St Catherine’s House

Handcrafted gifts and local produce bring Christmas shopping into the Walled Garden at St Catherine’s House. The evening setting gives this market a different place in your festive plans, with an opportunity to meet up for a browse after the daytime rush.

Festive food and mulled wine add something to enjoy between stalls, while carol singing with Dadesley Crafting forms part of the programme. Take your time choosing presents and leave room to pause for the music too. If you like your Christmas shopping to feel like an occasion in its own right, this is a lovely local event to consider.

Dates: 27th November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: St Catherine’s House Walled Garden, Woodfield Park, Tickhill Road, Balby, Doncaster DN4 8QP

Open Studios and Christmas Market at Portland Works

Portland Works opens a window into its creative community with an event that combines Christmas shopping and open studios. Resident makers bring art, ceramics, glass, prints and jewellery into the mix, with opportunities to see inside some of the spaces where the work happens.

Meeting makers adds another dimension to choosing a present. You can look beyond the finished piece and learn a little more about the people creating it, while discovering a part of Sheffield you might otherwise walk past. Allow time for the studios as well as the shopping, and enjoy seeing different kinds of creative work gathered in one place.

Dates: 28th November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: Portland Works, Randall Street, Sheffield S2 4SJ

Ukrainian Christmas Market

Ukrainian food, handmade art and crafts bring a different set of Christmas traditions to Millennium Gallery. Alongside the stalls, folk songs and drop-in activities offer ways to learn more about how Christmas is celebrated in Ukraine.

The first 100 visitors will receive a festive greetings card designed and produced by Kalyna Art Studio Sheffield, adding a local creative connection to the event. Give yourself time to explore the food and crafts as well as the activities. It’s a lovely opportunity to choose handmade gifts while discovering a little more about the traditions behind the celebration.

Dates: 29th November 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry; suggested donation £3/person; advance booking recommended

Address: Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP

Artisan Street Fayre at The Glass Works

Handmade gifts, decorations and crafts bring independent traders into The Glass Works Square for its Christmas Artisan Street Fayre. Artisan food and drink sit alongside the gift stalls, giving you something to browse for the festive table as well as the space under the tree.

The outdoor market makes a useful addition to a shopping trip in Barnsley. Start with the stalls, take a break for something to eat and see which independent businesses catch your eye along the way. A present chosen from a maker’s own collection can feel especially thoughtful when you’ve taken time to find the right piece.

Dates: 4th – 6th and 18th – 20th December 2026

Ticket Prices: Free entry

Address: The Glass Works Square, Barnsley S70 1GW

Victorian Christmas Market at Kelham Island Museum

More than 80 stalls bring Sheffield-made goods and seasonal gifts to Kelham Island Museum’s Victorian Christmas market. It’s a chance to browse local work within a venue that tells another side of the city’s making history.

Brass bands, choirs and carollers feature on the Music Hall Stage, while the museum galleries form part of the visit. The River Don Engine is scheduled to run on the hour too, adding a memorable piece of industrial heritage to the shopping. Leave time to explore the museum as well as the stalls, especially if this is your first visit to Kelham Island.

Dates: 5th – 6th December 2026

Ticket Prices: £8/adult, £2/child (5–16), Free/under 5s

Address: Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8RY

Christmas Markets in Yorkshire

Venturing through these Christmas markets of Yorkshire, you’re sure to be charmed by the festive spirit and unique offerings each market brings.

From the rich historical backdrop of the Leeds Christmas Market to the vibrant atmosphere of the Sheffield Christmas Market, Yorkshire is a destination that wraps you in the warmth of its holiday spirit.

It’s a place where every Christmas market visit becomes more than just shopping, it’s a festive tradition, an annual celebration, and a treasure trove of unforgettable memories. So, get ready to immerse yourself in the magical experience of Yorkshire’s Christmas markets this season!

I’d love to hear your thoughts about these Christmas markets. Do you have a favorite Yorkshire Christmas market that you revisit each year? Or perhaps there’s a hidden gem I’ve missed?

Share your experiences and recommendations in the comments below and let’s spread the Christmas cheer!

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