Christmas at historic places
Christmas markets at historic places
Markets held at castles, houses and estates, rather than a general directory of Christmas markets. Dates and booking details come from the organisation that runs each one.
These events are run by the places and organisations named here. Land & Legacy does not sell tickets.
Photo: Tilman2007 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Christmas Market at Chartwell
Chartwell Kent
19 November 2026 – 22 November 2026
19 to 22 November 2026, 10am to 4pm.
A four-day Christmas market at Chartwell with handmade crafts and locally produced gifts, held in a covered marquee near the café.
Free event; normal admission charges apply for the venue. Non-member parking charges apply.
Listed by National Trust
Photo: David Dixon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Christmas Market
East Riddlesden Hall West Yorkshire
28 November 2026 – 29 November 2026
28 and 29 November 2026, 10am to 3pm.
A two-day festive market in the Airedale Barn at East Riddlesden Hall, with handmade gifts, seasonal treats and refreshments from local makers and traders.
Free event. Admission to the Hall and gardens can be purchased separately.
Listed by National Trust
Photo: MikPeach / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Christmas Market at Avebury
Avebury Wiltshire
Runs on 28-29 November, 5-6 December and 12-13 December 2026, 10am to 4pm.
Weekend Christmas markets at Avebury with local makers selling handmade gifts including jewellery, ceramics and engraved wood, accompanied by carols and festive music.
Free event.
Listed by National Trust
Photo: Klaus with K / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Little Bird Made artisan Christmas market
Fountains Abbey North Yorkshire
The Saturday event was cancelled; the official event listing shows Sunday 29 November 2026 only.
An outdoor Christmas market at Fountains Abbey with independent Yorkshire makers, artists and food producers selling gifts, crafts and seasonal produce.
Free event with normal admission charges applying to the venue.
Listed by National Trust
Photo: Tom Parnell from Dunfermline, Scotland / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Christmas Fair at Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace Greater London
5 December 2026 – 6 December 2026
Saturday 5 to Sunday 6 December 2026, 10am to 4pm.
A weekend Christmas fair in Eltham Palace’s Great Hall with local makers, festive food and a community wreath trail in the gardens.
Included with admission. Members enter free; advance booking can save 15%.
Listed by English Heritage
Photo source: Jim Linwood, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Young Makers' Christmas Market
Morden Hall Park Morden
13 December 2026
13 December 2026, 10am to 4pm.
A one-day Christmas market at Morden Hall Park featuring stalls from young makers, artists and independent businesses, with live festive music and a natural wreath-making activity.
Free event.
Listed by National Trust