You can’t help but be captivated by a Christmas market – all those tastes, aromas and inspirational gift ideas, just waiting to be explored. Here’s a rundown of Hertfordshire’s best.
5th November
SOUTH MALTINGS POP-UP CHRISTMAS GIFT MARKET
Shop to your hearts content, with two floors of curated stalls with unique handmade or boutique Christmas gifts from local independent businesses and craftspeople, from high-quality art and crafts, ceramics, Christmas decorations and wreaths to toys, books, jewellery and handcrafted homeware.
southernmaltings.co.uk/events/pop-up-christmas-gift-market
11th - 12th November
ST ALBANS FESTIVE GIFT SHOW
Hosted at Oaklands College in St Albans, this promises to be a shopping experience not found on the high street. With a hall filled with unique gifts and inspirational festive ideas, you're bound to find that special gift for a loved one, something decorative for your home, a festive treat or some great stocking fillers. There will also be a live singer to entertain you while you enjoy some festive food and drink.
www.eventbrite.com/e/st-albans-festive-gift-show-2023-tickets-525601637647
24th - 26th November
HERTFORD CASTLE CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Christmas market on the lawn at Hertford Castle will run alongside the Hertford Christmas Gala and Christmas tree light switch on on Friday 24th November.
gohertford.co.uk/news/a/events-programme-2023
24th - 26th November
KNEBWORTH CHRISTMAS FAIR
Browse more than 250 stalls in the halls and marquees of the iconic Knebworth House. The stalls are packed with a vast selection of Christmas gifts for all the family - including pets. In the festive food and drink section, you can sample everything from cheese to sausages, so there's something that's bound to tickle everybody's tastebuds!
www.knebworthchristmasfair.co.uk
25th November
KIMPTON CHRISTMAS MARKET
Stalls will be set up in Kimpton Parish Church, Church House and on The Green. The Green will be serving mulled wine in specially-designed mugs. There will be local musicians performing along with a festive bar and a new Festive Fun Zone on the green.
kimptonpc.org.uk/kimpton-christmas-market
25th November
TRING TOGETHER CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
At Tring's biggest free event of the year, Victoria Hall and the High Street hosts Christmas market stalls, late night shopping, open Churches, live performances, Father Christmas, reindeer and a magical light display in the Memorial Garden.
www.tringtogether.org.uk/christmas-festival
26th November
HARPENDEN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
The Harpenden Christmas Carnival festivities in the High Street will include festive stalls bulging with food, crafts and gift ideas, as well as a farmers’ market and Santa's grotto. Plenty to get you into the festive mood before the Christmas lights switch-on.
www.harpenden.gov.uk/events-and-markets/events/christmas-carnival-23
1st December
WARE DICKENSIAN EVENING
Late-night shopping will provide visitors with the opportunity to pop into shops looking for Christmas treats and offers, and stalls will be lining the pavements along High Street and Baldock Street, as well as in Ware Drill Hall
www.dickensian.org.uk
1st December
BUNTINGFORD CHRISTMAS MARKET
Indulge in some late-night shopping and enjoy Buntingford High Street twinkling with lit market stalls, before the Christmas lights switch-on. This year's event will also combine the annual Lights of Love ceremony at The Manor House, in aid of Isabel Hospice.
www.buntingfordchamberofcommerce.co.uk/buntingford-late-night-shopping
2nd December
BISHOP'S STORTFORD CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Over 100 stalls will complement regular traders from the town's bi-weekly market - as well as from the monthly farmers' and craft market - giving visitors the chance to explore an exciting array of gift stalls and be tempted by locally-made jams, chutneys, cakes and fudge. You will find the stalls in North Street, Market Square, Potter Street, and South Street, all of which will be pedestrianised.
www.bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk/what-do/events/christmas-fayre
2nd - 3rd December
HERTFORDSHIRE CHRISTMAS FAIR
Celebrating arts and crafts, fashion and beauty, and food and drink, this fair at the Hertfordshire County Showground in Redbourn will host around 120 exhibitors.
www.charlieowenevents.co.uk/events/hertfordshire-christmas-shopping-fair
3rd December
REDBOURN CHRISTMAS MARKET
The High Street, village hall and Cumberland Gardens will host Redbourn's Christmas market, with a wealth of local crafts, gift ideas, fabulous food and live music from local talent.
redbournchristmasmarket.com
8th December
ST ELIZABETH'S CENTRE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Enjoy a day of festive family fun in Much Hadham, with a Christmas market and other activities, such as the annual Santa Dash. All money raised from the event going towards helping some of the UK's most vulnerable children and adults who have severe epilepsy and other complex needs.
www.stelizabeths.org.uk/get-involved/events/santa-dash-christmas-market/
