Illustration of a mountain-town Christmas market with timber chalets, snowy peaks and shoppers carrying a tree (Dickensian Christmas Market & Craft Fayre)
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Dickensian Christmas Market & Craft Fayre

Visitors can browse indoor and outdoor artisan and craft stalls for gifts, alongside charity stalls. Festive entertainment includes live music and performances by choirs and bands. Families can also visit Santa in his grotto, take photos aboard his sleigh, and enjoy hot food such as bacon butties and cakes.

Sun, Dec 13, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Food & Drink

Hot food is available, including the Lions' bacon butties, as well as cakes.

Location

Wetherby, West Yorkshire Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families with children and christmas-market shoppers

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Visit both the Town Hall craft fayre and the external market to browse the separately curated indoor and outdoor artisan stalls.
  • Arrive earlier to meet Santa in his grotto and take sleigh photos before he leaves later in the afternoon for Wetherby sleigh rides.
  • Look for the Lions' bacon butty stall in the outside market if you want a hot bite while browsing the outdoor stalls.
  • Bring a warm layer for time at the external stalls, as the market includes outdoor as well as indoor browsing.
  • Leave time for music and choirs and the Townsperson of the Year announcement, which takes place during the event.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Wetherby Lions present their annual Townsperson of the Year Award at the market, and the winner is announced on the day.

Links & Contact

Run by Wetherby Lions Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of stalls are there?

There are artisan stalls indoors and out. The Artisan Craft Fayre is in the Town Hall, and the outdoor market is curated by Littlebird Made. Both are good places to find a gift that's a bit different.

Is there food?

Yes, there's hot food. Look for the Lions' Bacon Butty stall in the outdoor market.

Can the children meet Santa?

Yes. Children can meet Santa and have their photo taken on his sleigh. He leaves later in the afternoon to get ready for his sleigh rides round Wetherby.

Is there entertainment?

Yes, there's music and choirs. The Wetherby Lions also announce their Townsperson of the Year Award winner on the day.

Where does the money raised go?

It goes to the Lions' Midwinter Party and the local community.

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