Derbyshire Christmas Markets 2023
Our county may not put on a Christmas market with the glitz and glam of the biggest national Christmas markets (think Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, York, Bath, Birmingham’s German market, to name a few…), but there’s no short supply of festive wonder around. And, of course, an excuse for some spending! Here’s our round-up of Derbyshire Christmas Markets 2023 – you’re sure to find a gem among them.
Chatsworth Christmas Market
Where: Chatsworth House, Bakewell, DE45 1PP
When: 4th – 26th November
Cost: Free, parking charges apply. Additional cost for entrance to the house & grounds. Pre-booking is essential.
Ethical Christmas Market
Where: The Chocolate Factory, Derby, DE1 2QD
When: Saturday 4th November
Cost: £2 for adults, children free.
Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market
Where: Haddon Hall, Bakewell, DE45 1LA
When: Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th November, Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th November, Thursday 30th November – Sunday 3rd December
Cost: £9.50 for adults, including parking. Children 5-15 £2.50, under 5s free.
Bakewell Christmas Market
Where: Bakewell town centre
When: Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th November
Cost: Free entry
Thornbridge Christmas Market & Gardens
Where: Thornbridge Hall, DE45 1NZ
When: Friday 17th – Sunday 19th November and Friday 24th – Sunday 26th November, 10am-4pm.
Cost: Garden entry tickets are required to access the markets, which can be pre-booked – £5.60 for adults and £2.40 for children 3-16.
Midlands Markets Christmas Market
Where: Haarlem Mill, Wirksworth, DE4 4BG
When: Sunday 27th November
Cost: £2 for adults in advance, £3 on the day. Children under 12 go free.
Denby Pottery Christmas Market
Where: Denby, DE5 8NX
When: Friday 1st – Monday 4th December and Friday 8th – Sunday 10th December.
Cost: Free entry
Fabulous Places Christmas Market
Where: Shottle Hall, DE56 2EB
When: Friday 24th November 4pm-8:30pm and Saturday 25th November 10am-4pm.
Cost: £6.50, tickets required.
Chesterfield Christmas Lights Switch On & Market
Where: Chesterfield Market Place
When: Sunday 19th November, 4:45pm lights switch on.
Cost: Free entry.
Sadler Gate Christmas Night Market
Where: Sadler Gate, Derby, DE1 3NQ
When: Thursday 30th November, 5pm-9:30pm.
Cost: Free entry
Calke Abbey Christmas Fairs
Where: Calke Abbey, DE73 7JF
When: Every weekend in December
Cost: Free entry
Matlock Victorian Christmas Market
Where: Matlock, DE4 3AP
When: Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd December.
Cost: Free entry.
Cromford Mills Christmas Markets
Where: Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ
When: Saturday 2nd, 9th, and 16th December
Cost: Free entry
Festive Family Market
Where: The Chocolate Factory, DE1 2QD
When: Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th November
Cost: Free entry
Family Festivities at Markeaton Park
Where: Markeaton Park, DE22 4AA
When: Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd December
Cost: Free entry
Belper Winter Food Festival
Where: Belper town centre
When: Sunday 3rd December
Cost: Free entry
We hope you find a market on this list that you enjoy! The Chambers Smith team will be attending a good few of these with their families – perhaps we’ll see you there?
