Christmas Markets in Yorkshire 2025 Shop Local

York Christmas Market

13th November to 21st December 2025
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of St Nicholas Fair, which has been a staple in York’s streets during the festive period since 1992. The famous alpine chalets line Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square creating a festive wonderland, with an array of local traders and artisan products.

Fairground and stalls at Scarborough Sparkle

Scarborough Sparkle at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

28th to 30th November 2025
Scarborough Sparkle, over 50 stalls including crafts, gifts, hot food & drinks. Plus a tipi bar, where you can listen to music and toast marshmallows, over 10 children rides, local choirs and competition giveaways.

Leeds Christmas Market

21st November to 21st December 2025
City Square will once again dazzle with festive charm as the beloved Leeds Christmas Market makes its much-anticipated return. With up to 60 beautifully decorated chalets and a newly enhanced, accessible layout, it’s the ultimate destination to embrace the season and kick off your Christmas celebrations.

Robin Hoods Bay Victorian Weekend

6th and 7th December 2025
The Robin Hood’s Bay Victorian Weekend is an idyllic way to celebrate Christmas. Enjoy traditional Christmas carols along the charismatic cobbled stone streets as you explore this fantastic event. The entire town participates in this event, with shops, pubs, and cafes transforming into a typical Victorian village.

Knaresborough Christmas Market

6th and 7th December 2025
A wonderful festive event in the picturesque North Yorkshire market town of Knaresborough, with quality stalls, independent shops, live musical entertainment, free park and ride and a spectacular firework finale at 4.30pm on the Sunday.

Skipton Christmas Market

7th and 14th December 2025
Come to Skipton for Christmas and buy all your gifts from our famous market and range of independent and high street brand shops.

Thirsk Christmas Fayre

28th November 2025
Local traders, family fun and entertainment and the Big Switch On takes part on Friday evening.

Whitby Christmas Market and Festival

14th to 16th November 2025
Full of festive cheer, with craft stalls, music, and childrens entertianment it's the ideal opportunity to get in to the Christmas spirit and start your Christmas shopping!

Santa in a sleigh being pulled through the town of Beverley

Beverley Festival of Christmas

14th December 2025
Each year, on the second Sunday in December, the centre of Beverley is transformed into a magical Christmas shopper’s wonderland, as over 120 stalls brimming with gorgeous Christmas gifts and local treats take over the historic market town.

aeriel view over the glasswoks in Barnsey

Barnsley Christmas Market

29th November to 21st December 2025
Stroll through up to 30 beautifully decorated wooden chalets brimming with beautiful handcrafted gifts, indulgent sweet treats, and authentic international cuisine – the perfect place to find unique presents and seasonal delights.

Wooden chalet at Sheffield Christmas light

Sheffield Christmas Market

13th November to 24th December 2025
This market has grown from a handful of cabins on the main shopping area of Sheffield to an entire christmas experience of 50 cabins. Santas Grotto is at the heart of the event with the much loved Sleigh Bar and the traditional German Sausage grill.

pair of young people looking intently ata craft stall

Festive Market at The Hepworth Wakefield

22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th November 2025
Start your festive shopping and discover over 75 independent makers selling ceramics, food and drink, homeware, jewellery, prints, stationery, textiles and more. Plus family activities, live music, street food and half-price exhibition entry.

Christmas Craft Fair at Danby Lodge

22nd and 23rd November 2025
Join North York Moors at Danby Lodge and be inspired for Christmas with a range of stalls selling handmade craft and produce. Support independent small businesses whilst buying an unique Christmas gift.

Piece Hall Christmas Market

Weekends between 5th and 21st December 2025
A Christmas Market over three weekends showcasing some of the regions favourite independent food and drink producers, artisan makers and pop-up street food. Featuring 50 unique stalls with everything from homeware, jewellery, gifts and delicious food to take home.

Christmas Market at Let Loose - Beverly

6th December 2025
Festive vibes, family fun and local traders.

Haworth Artisan Market

16th November 2025
Festive Artisan Market in Central Park.

Kelham Island Museum Victorian Christmas Fair

6th and 7th December 2025
Gather under the gaslamps and celebrate the start of the festive season as the much-loved Victorian Christmas Market returns! Unique Gifts & Local Makers With over 80 market stalls selling an array of Sheffield made wares, quality gifts and seasonal goods, you'll find the perfect presents and stocking fillers for your loved ones.

Otley Victorian Market

7th December 2025
The Victorian Fayre is a highlight of Otley’s year and was enjoyed by an estimated 20,000 people last December. Visitors can expect the same mix of stalls, entertainment and attractions that are always so popular.

Pocklington Christmas Market

20th and 21st December 2025
Amongst the twinkling lights and delightful Christmas music will be in the region of 70 stalls, from local craft and food produce traders to totally unique gifts. All of the beautiful stalls will line the streets of the picturesque East Yorkshire market town.

Leeds Kirkgate Market Christmas Market

2025 Dates TBC
Christmas Market in the Market Kitchen at Leeds Kirkgate Market. A specially curated market full of festive goods, ideal for Christmas gifting. There is a wide variety of products from baked goods, jewellery and crafts. Come and have a browse and shop with these independent businesses.

Bradford Industrial Museum Victorian Christmas Market

29th and 30th November 2025
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Scrooge and listen to his miserly tales, hear updates from the town crier, see the spectacular Victorian Mr & Mrs stilt walkers, and say hello to the beautiful alpacas. Indoor and Outdoor stalls, a brass band and Father Christmas

Fountains Abbey Christmas Market

29th and 30th November 2025
Nestled among ancient ruins and picturesque parkland, this vibrant Little Birds market brings together some of Yorkshire’s finest independent makers, artists, and food producers.

Hull Victorian Christmas

29th and 30th November 2025
Delight in the company of Victorian characters sharing Yuletide traditions and holiday cheer. Gather round for enchanting Christmas tales and join in festive games.

Living North Christmas Fair

20th to 23rd November 2025
At York Racecourse, more than 250 carefully-selected stands, from artisan designer-makers, local food producers and fashion retailers to homewares, gifts and accessories, and of course special Christmas decorations.

The Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair

27th to 30th November 2025
Indoor festive fair featuring 180 top companies selling everything you could want to thrill family and friends at Christmas.

Sledmere Christmas Fair

26th and 27th November 2025
from 10am until 4pm where you can wonder over food, drink and craft stalls. Meet the producers and makers who source the very best local ingredients and who create the most wonderful festive gifts. Alongside your shopping, there’ll be opportunity to be entertained, listen to talks and see demonstrations from creators.

Sharrow Vale Christmas Market

30th November 2025
Indoor and Outdoor stalls. First time stalls as well as many old favorites with a wide range of produce and things to enjoy. In addition there will be live music around the market – in the DJ tent and on the stage outside Peaks.

Whirlow Hall Farm Christmas Fair

29th and 30th November 2025
Step into our enchanting Christmas Market, where an array of local, handpicked stallholders offer unique and beautifully crafted gifts. From artisanal decorations to handmade jewelry and bespoke homewares, our market is the perfect place to find something special for your loved ones—or even a little treat for yourself.

Bingley Christmas Fayre and Lights Switch On

2025 Dates TBC
There will be indoor and outdoor market from 9:30am until 5pm. As well as Santa's Grotto, there will be FREE children's fairground rides, FREE donkey rides, indoor Christmas Craft Fayre, tombolas and the appearance of Star Wars friends throughout the day.