Last Updated on October 14, 2025 by Suzy McCullough
This post lists 10 of the best Christmas markets in the East Midlands in 2025. This post will help you find a festive Christmas market near you across Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. These are all great places to find the perfect Christmas gift and enjoy some festive treats.
Please contact each event you are considering attending to double-check that they are still going ahead. Please also double-check the event descriptions on the websites concerned as the below information could change. It is essential that you read their own information carefully. Please also note that there may be an admission charge to some of the following Christmas fairs and some may need to be prebooked.
Boston – Christmas Market 2025 – Lincolnshire
Mark your calendars, because the Boston Christmas Festival is back and better than ever! Following the resounding success of last year’s event.
With the festive spirit still lingering in the air, the community of Boston and its visitors can look forward to another magical weekend filled with holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and merry festivities. Whether you’re in search of unique gifts, or delectable treats, or simply want to soak up the joyful atmosphere, the Boston Christmas Festival promises something for everyone. From Friday, November 28th-30th. Boston Christmas Market
Burghley House, The Burghley Christmas Fair, Stamford – Lincolnshire
The beautiful courtyards and grounds of Burghley House will once again be filled with festive chalets, pagodas and marquees bedecked in sparkling Christmas decorations for the annual Burghley Christmas Fair.
The region’s most magical Christmas Fair with over 150 stalls offering a wide range of artisan and unique gifts. Spend the day finding the perfect presents for loved ones and pick up some unique stocking fillers, handmade decorations, and beautiful homewares. New for 2025 – Enjoy a brand-new enclosed tented space – a welcoming retreat to pause and soak up the festive atmosphere. Inside, you’ll find plenty of seating, a tempting selection of food and drink, and a programme of live musical entertainment every day. 27th-30th November Burghley Christmas Fair
Calke Abbey – Christmas Market – Derbyshire
This Christmas, with Curly Magpie shop small, shop local, and support your makers, bakers, and traders at your neighbourhood National Trust property, the treasure that is The Un-Stately Home, Calke Abbey. National Trust admission applies. 28th-30th November, 5th-7th, 12th-14th and 19th-23rd December. Calke Abbey Christmas Market
Chatsworth House – Christmas Market – Derbyshire
There is no better way to start your Christmas shopping than at the Chatsworth Christmas market. With over 100 market stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations, plus live music, it’s a lovely opportunity to welcome in the festive season. Pre-booking essential. 8th November – 14th December. Chatsworth Christmas Market
Haddon Hall – Mercatum Winter Artisan Market – Derbyshire
This year’s Mercatum promises to be bigger, better, and more captivating than ever, featuring the beautifully decorated rooms, galleries and courtyard of Medieval Haddon. Over 180 talented artisans and makers will showcase their work, creating a luxurious Christmas shopping experience. You’ll find a diverse range of crafts, including ceramics, art, chocolates, jewellery, candles, artisan stationery, perfumes, and much more, both inside and outside the Hall, all set against a truly festive backdrop. Selected dates from 12th November to 14th December. Mercatum Winter Artisan Market
Matlock Bath – Christmas Market – Derbyshire
Possible attractions 0 ►Traditional Christmas Cuisine ► Family Fairground ► Radio Show ► Live Music ► Entertainers ► Brass Bands ► Craft Stalls ► Bubbles ► Face Painting ► Hot Mulled Wine & Cider ► Superheroes ► Birds of Prey ► Hot Roast Chestnuts ► Fire Breather’s ► Stilt Walkers ► Marshmallow pit ► Santa’s Grotto
With so much to do and it being FREE ENTRY, you don’t want to miss it!! 20th – 21st December. Matlock Bath Christmas Market
Normanby Hall – Christmas Market – Lincolnshire
Our much-loved Christmas Market will return to the grounds this year. Stroll along the Main Street of the park, which will have an amazing selection of vendors for you to find that special gift. We bring along brass bands and musicians to play around the park, filling the market with festive magic. 6th – 7th December. Normanby Hall
Nottingham Castle – Christmas Market – Nottinghamshire
For the very first time, the Christmas Market at Nottingham Castle will sparkle for three whole days. Enjoy seasonal shopping, family-friendly activities, and plenty of festive entertainment. With over 90 stalls to discover, exciting performances, and delights for all ages, there truly is something for everyone. 28th – 30th November. Nottingham Castle
Nottingham City Centre – Christmas Market
Our Market at Nottingham Winter Wonderland is renowned as one of the best in Europe. With so much to do and see, it’s a festive, packed family day out. Located right in the centre of Nottingham, we have a wide selection of stalls from all over the world, which means there certainly is something for everyone.
Our independent traders take over Old Market Square and have been carefully chosen in order to offer the best in quality and diversity. We have something for everyone, including artisan cheeses, plants, homemade chutneys, mead, jewellery, scents, fashion, retro style, continental food and home accessories. Nottingham City Centre Market
Skegness – Christmas Market – Lincolnshire
Christmas calls for entertainment and streets brimming with enthusiastic energies! There is so much to do and so many places to wander; this festival is a major celebration where you can find dazzling Christmas Markets & Skegness Craft Fairs that are all decked with lights, decor and everything nice.
The Christmas Markets in Skegness give you extensive choices for exchanging gifts during this festival. Not just that, bringing you delish food, music and entertainment in all the ways possible. Discover the best of the best Holiday Craft Shows happening near Skegness to take a glance at handmade craft pieces, a wide range of gifting options and of course, yummy food. 6th December. Skegness Carnival
For great Christmas events across the East Midlands, please check out our post – 30 + Best Christmas Events East Midlands 2025 – Meet Santa and More.
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