Derbyshire is about to become a land of merriment, why not pick up a host of magical gifts at local markets, fairs and shopping events.
5th - 23rd November
Chatsworth Christmas Market
What better way – or place – to kick-start the festive season than majestic Chatsworth?
Enjoy the unique festive market atmosphere of one of the county’s best-loved country houses and browse over 100 stalls – a perfect family day out.
Chatsworth House, Bakewell, DE45 1PP
www.chatsworth.org/events/christmas-market
5th November
Derby Ethical Christmas Market
For those looking to help the environment, this one day Christmas market is full of local businesses, which help reduce carbon footprints, selling ethical and sustainable Christmas products.
St Werburgh's Church Friar Gate Derby DE1 1BU
www.visitderby.co.uk/whats-on/festive-derby
15th -17th November
Fabulous Places Christmas Market
Over 60 hand-selected stallholders will be selling their wares at Shottle Hall - ranging from home-made food, jewellery and gifts to accessories for the home and garden from 4pm – 9pm each day
Shottle Hall, White Lane, Shottle, DE56 2EB
derbyshirechristmasmarket.co.uk
17th - 20th, 24th - 27th November and 1st - 4th December
Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market
Local artisans will be selling a range of quality items for the home and garden, seasonal food and drink, and arts and crafts in the atmospheric surroundings of Haddon Hall - a magical and romantic location for a winter market.
Haddon Hall, Bakewell, DE45 1LA
www.haddonhall.co.uk/events/event/mercatum-winter-artisan-market
18th - 20th November
Thornbridge Christmas Market
Expect 20 stalls of local artisan makers including gin, bean-to-bar chocolate, candles, art and jewellery at the historic estate in the heart of the Peak District.
Thornbridge Hall, Baslow Road, Ashford in the Water
www.thornbridgehall.co.uk/christmas-at-thornbridge
19th -20th November
Bakewell Christmas Market
Held in the heart of beautiful Bakewell, this iconic market is enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year – and for good reason.
Stroll round the stunning streets, sample great local produce, bag yourself some early Christmas presents and let the children run of steam on the various rides.
Bakewell centre
www.whatsonbakewell.co.uk/regular-events/bakewell-christmas-market-weekend
19th - 20th November
Derby Festive Family Market
Feel the buzz of the festive season in Derbyshire’s city. With so much to see and do across Derby’s expansive city centre allow yourself to take in the numerous activities, attractions and stalls amongst the bright, twinkling Christmas lights.
Bustler Market, The Chocolate Factory Siddalls Road Derby DE1 2QD
www.visitderby.co.uk/whats-on/festive-derby
26th November
Pavilion Gardens Dickensian Indoor Christmas Market
The Weekend Bazaar and Pavilion Gardens Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place on the weekend of 19th and 20th November and on the following Saturday, Dickensian Indoor Christmas Market returns to the Octagon Hall.
Pavilion Gardens St John's Road Buxton, SK17 6BE
www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk/centre/the-pavilion-gardens/events
2nd - 4th and 9th - 11th December
Denby Pottery Christmas Market
Local artisans will be selling a range of quality items for the home and garden, seasonal food and drink, and arts and crafts as part of a wide programme of festive events at Denby Pottery Village
Denby Pottery Village, Derby Rd, Ripley DE5 8NX
www.denbypottery.com/denby-pottery-village-christmas-events
2nd - 4th December
Matlock Victorian Christmas Market
Taking place in lovely Hall Leys Park in the centre of the town, Matlock’s famous Victorian Market brings all the delights, local businesses and variety of stores you would expect from a popular Christmas market. Add in the strong and endearing sense of traditional Victorian nostalgia, and visitors are in for a fabulous time.
Hall Leys Park, Matlock DE4 3SX
/www.facebook.com/matlockvictorianchristmasweekend
8th - 24th December
Chesterfield Christmas Market
Nowhere quite does markets like Derbyshire’s largest town, where stalls have been present on the cobbled streets of Chesterfield for hundreds of years.
Famed for fantastic local food and drink, as well as crafts, explore the huge variety of offerings with a trip to both the outdoor market and famed Market Hall.
Chesterfield Open Air Market
www.chesterfield.co.uk/christmas/chesterfield-market-at-christmas
