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Christmas markets · Durham

Christmas markets in Durham 2026

Durham Christmas Festival. We add the 2026 dates as soon as the organisers confirm them; until then you'll see last season's.

1 market · checked October 2026

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  • Market stalls in Durham Market Place at Christmas📷 dun_deagh · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Large lit Christmas tree in Durham at night

    📷 Willthacheerleader18 · CC0

    Weekend Christmas market · Durham

    Durham Christmas Festival

    Three days, several markets: a heated craft marquee of 180+ stalls on Palace Green between the castle and the cathedral, a food producers' market in the cathedral cloisters, and an outdoor market in Market Place.

    🎉 With friends✨ Date night

    What's there

    • Heated craft marquee of 180+ stalls on Palace Green
    • Food producers' market in the cathedral cloisters
    • Carols for All in Durham Cathedral
    • Children's lantern parade (Sunday)

    Three of the best market days in the North East, in a World Heritage setting.

    2026
    4–6 Dec 2026
    Cost
    Free outdoor markets; marquee entry ticketed (discount when pre-booked).

    Getting there and parking

    • Durham station, then about 15 minutes' walk up to Palace Green.
    • Durham's park & ride sites are the easiest way in by car.
    Palace Green, Cathedral Cloisters, Market Place and Market Hall, DurhamOfficial site

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