Carlisle Christmas Markets 2026

Held outside the Old Town Hall, this seasonal market brings together a variety of local traders offering unique gifts and locally produced goods. Visitors can soak up the festive atmosphere while enjoying live entertainment, a festive bar, and fair rides.

Visitors can browse over 70 stalls offering local crafts, gifts, pottery, presents for pets, cakes, and sweet treats. Stalls, entertainment, activities, and decorations are spread across hubs in Ford, Etal, Heatherslaw, and Ford Castle, which is normally closed to the...

Visitors can browse a curated selection of handpicked festive stalls featuring unique gifts, holiday home decorations, and artisan food and drink. The event also features live music, demonstrations, and a variety of seasonal treats.

The annual market features stallholders offering a variety of unique gifts and seasonal goods. Visitors can browse festive stalls organized by the Mayfield Development Fund.

The seasonal fair features a variety of stall holders. Visitors can attend to browse offerings from participating vendors.

Visitors can browse the outdoor Christmas Chalet Village in the Market Square, an indoor market at Lunesdale Hall, and Santa’s Market at St Mary’s Church. The weekend features a guided lantern walk, town lantern parade, Santa Parade, and visits to...

Visitors can browse dozens of stalls offering artisan crafts, handmade gifts, homeware, and seasonal produce inside the historic Riding School and Dutch Barn. Guests can enjoy live festive music ranging from acoustic sets to brass bands while sampling festive foods,...

Visitors can browse stalls from over 100 artists, designers, and makers offering jewellery, ceramics, textiles, original art, candles, and skincare. Stalls stretch across the museum grounds and into the galleries, accompanied by street food, sweet treats, craft beers, and warming...

Visitors can browse a variety of craftspeople, gift stalls, and artisan vendors set across the grounds of Holker Hall & Gardens. The outdoor market features diverse street food, open-air bars, and live musical performances spanning blues, pop, folk rock, and...

Visitors can browse a wide variety of stalls offering handmade crafts, artisan foods, drinks, and seasonal gifts across the estate grounds. Outdoor bars and diverse street food vendors complement the festive atmosphere, alongside live performances spanning blues, pop, folk rock,...

Visitors can wander through the house decorated for a Victorian Christmas with estate holly, ivy, wreaths, and ribbons while listening to live music and carol singers. Stalls throughout the house and courtyard sell local gifts, crafts, and festive treats. Children...

Visitors can experience the historic house decorated for the season with roaring fires and live carols performed by local choirs and musicians in the Great Hall. Outdoor walks offer views of the clipped topiary garden in winter. Guests can also...

Visitors can browse stalls from local makers and producers sheltered inside twinkly festive tipis, alongside the garden centre's shops and Christmas tree selection around the fire pit. Live entertainment features local choirs, bands, and singer-songwriters, with family activities including elf...

Visitors can browse a variety of handmade crafts and art created by local and regional makers. Displays feature wood products, fused glass items, knitwear, and handmade bags. The event also showcases jewellery, studio pottery, paintings, and photography.

Visitors can explore Leighton Hall dressed for Christmas while browsing craft stalls spread throughout the rooms. Local business owners offer a variety of gifts, arts, crafts, jewellery, cushions, scarves, food, and beauty items. The event also features a festive sing-along...

Discover the magic of the Blanchland Artisan Christmas Market, a premier event showcasing over 34 independent stalls. Browse exquisite handmade crafts, witness live demonstrations, and soak in the festive atmosphere of this historic village. It's the perfect opportunity to find...