London/South East
Save the Children Christmas Cocktail at The Banqueting House, Whitehall
Stalls, Tombola and a Champagne Bar make this charity fundraiser a must for anyone in central London on December 7 from 1pm to 9pm. Entry is just £8, which includes a glass of wine and as many canapés as you can manage, and stalls offer everything from stylish jewellery to food and drink. For further enquiries email luguthrie@hotmail.co.uk
Taste of Christmas
3-5th December, 10am-6pm daily
Excel Centre
Tickets: Advance – Adults 19, Child (10-14 year olds) 10
On the door – Adults 22, Child 12
Under 10s go free
Pre-ticket launch offer online until October 4th
www.tasteofchristmas.com
+44(0) 207 244 3164
Spirit of Christmas
3-7th November, 10am-6pm daily
Grand Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre, Kensington
Tickets: Advance – Adults 16, Child (13-16 year olds) 8.50 On the door – Adults 18, Child 8.50; Two-day ticket 28
www.spiritofchristmasfair.co.uk
0844 412 4650
Cologne Christmas Market at Southbank Centre
19th November- 23rd December, Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-10pm
Southbank centre, Belvedere Road, London
Free admission
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
+44 (0) 207 960 4200
Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair
27th-28th November. Sat 11am-4pm Sun 10am-4pm
Chelsea Physic Garden, Swan Walk entrance, London
Tickets: 5. Anybody buying a Saturday ticket can return for free on the Sunday.
www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
+44 (0) 207 352 5646
Save the Children Festival of Trees Charity Dinner & Auction
Thursday 9th December. 7.15-11pm
Natural History Museum, Exhibition Road, London
For more information and to download a booking form, please e-mail festivaloftrees@savethechildren.org.uk
Highclere Castle Christmas Shopping Fair
Tuesday 7th November, 9.30am-4pm
Highclere Park, Newbury
www.highclerecastle.co.uk
01635 253210
Waddesdon Christmas Gift Fair
4-7th November, 10.30am-4pm daily
Waddesdon Manor, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Tickets: Adults – Weekdays 5.50, weekends 7. Child – 2.50. Free for National Trust members
www.waddesdon.org.uk
01296 653226
Christmas Market
13th November, 10.30am-4pm
Riding School Conference Centre, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire
Tickets: 2. Accompanied children go free
www.hatfield-house.co.uk
01707 287010
Christmas Frost Fair
19-21st November
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire
Tickets: Adults 5, Child (5+) 2
www.hatfield-house.co.uk
01707 287010
Leeds Castle Festive Fair
20-21st November
Admission: 2
Leeds Castle, Maidsotone, Kent
www.leeds-castle.com
+44 (0) 1622 765400
Oxford Christmas Market
Oxford Castle
26th November – 12th December
Thurs-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun-Weds 10am-6pm
Free admission
www.oxfordchristmasmarket.co.uk
Sandringham Christmas Craft Fair
26th-28th November, 10am-6pm daily
Sandringham Estate
www.sandringhamestate.co.uk
Deepdale Christmas Market
4th-5th December, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, North Norfolk Coast
www.deepdalechristmasmarket.co.uk
Christmas Crafts and Country Gifts Fair
4th-5th December
Knebworth House, Hertfordshire
www.knebworthhouse.com
+44 (0) 1438 812661
Christmas Arts, Crafts, Food & Drink at Wood Green
11th-12th December,10am-4pm daily
Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire
Tickets: Adults 2.50 Concessions 2.00
www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/christmascrafts
0800 141 2823
The Essex Christmas Craft and Gift Fair
6th-7th November
Park Inn Hotel, Harlow, Essex
www.avalonevents.net
07707 574 602
Festive Food & Drink Fayre
4th -5th December, 9am – 4pm daily
South of England Centre, Ardingly, West Sussex
Tickets 2.50, Concessions 2
www.seas.org.uk
01444 892700
Wales
Corfe Castle Christmas market: A selection of quality handcrafted goods, including silver jewellery, pottery, art, textiles, glass and lots more. Saturday 4th December 2010 -1pm – 5pm – Corfe Castle Village Hall, East Street, BH20 5EE. Free entry, parking available. Refreshments available – all proceeds to the village hall and local charities. Contact – Jill Thompson info@jillyflowerjewellery.co.uk
South West
Bath Christmas Market
City centre
25th November – 12th December
Mon-Weds 10am-7pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Free entry
www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk
Truro Victorian Christmas Fair
8th-12th December
Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall
www.tourism.truro.gov.uk
+44 (0) 7974 870 397
Fowey Christmas Market
4th-5th December
Fowey Community College, Fowey, Cornwall
www.fowey.co.uk
Information: Dibb Events, 07974 763 671
South Hill Park Christmas Craft Fair
Wilde Theatre and Mansion Spaces
13th-14th November, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Advance tickets: Adults, 3.50, Concessions 3
www.southhillpark.org.uk
+44 (0) 1344 484123/484858
Wincanton Christmas Fair
Tuesday 30th November
Wincanton Racecourse, Speeds Farm
Tickets 3
www.wincantonchristmasfair.co.uk
Information: Mary Staib 01749 813011
Mary Howard Christmas Fair
9th-12th November, 10am-4pm daily
Tickets: 13
Hullavington Airfield, Chippenham, Wiltshire
www.maryhowardsales.co.uk
South West Christmas Equine Fair
4th – 5th December, Sat 8am-8pm Sun 8am-5pm
Westpoint Centre, Clyst St Mary, Exeter
Tickets: Advance – Adults 8 OAPs 7 Child (5-16 year olds) 6
On the door – Adults 10 OAPs 9 Child 7
www.contour.uk.net/equinefair
01749 813 899
Hestercombe Gardens Christmas Market
20th-21st November, 10am – 5pm daily
Hestercombe, Taunton
3 admission, under 16s free. Admission to the Gardens is 8.90
www.hestercombe.com
01823 413923
Cheltenham Christmas Market
19th November – 5th December
The Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
www.geraud.co.uk
01512 332 165
Midlands
Worcester Christmas Fair
City centre
2-5th December
Various opening times
Free entry
www.visitworcester.com
North /Scotland
Living North Christmas Fair
4th – 7th November
Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tickets: Advance – Adults 5, Concessions 5 Under 12s – free
On the door – Adults 7
Tickets booked on or after Saturday 30th October will be held for collection at the entrance to the Living North Christmas Fair. Advance ticket rates apply until Wednesday 3rd November 2010.
After this time, tickets will be available to purchase on the door Newcastle.livingnorthfair.co.uk
01434 609933
Crafts for Christmas Fair
11th-14th November, Thurs-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm
The Yorkshire Events Centre, Great Yorkshire Show Centre, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Tickets: Advance (subject to 60p booking fee) – Adults 7 OAPs 6 Students 4 Children free
On the door – Adults 8 OAPs 7 Students 4 Children free
www.ruralcraftassociation.co.uk
01428 684494
Christkindelmarkt Market Leeds
12th November – 19th December, Mon-Sat 10.30am-9pm, Sun 10.30am-8pm
Millenium Square
Free entry
www.leeds.gov.uk
Christmas Craft Festival
13th-14th November, 10am-5pm daily
Duncombe Park, Helmsley
Tickets: Adults 3, Under 16s free
www.york360.co.uk
01423 545377
St Nicholas Christmas Fair York
25th-28th November
Parliament Street, York city centre
www.york360.co.uk
St Nicholas Craft Fair York
25th-28th November, 9.30am-5pm daily
St William’s College, York
www.yorkshirefairs.co.uk
01423 545377
Durham Victorian Christmas Festival
3rd-5th December, various times
Palace Green, Durham
www.thisisdurham.co.uk
+44 (0) 1913 847 641
Edinburgh Christmas Fair
25th November – 2nd January 2011
City-wide locations
+44 (0) 131 529 3180
Glasgow Christmas Market
18th November – 23rd December, Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm
St Enoch’s Square
Free entry
www.glasgow.gov.uk
Please note: Country Life advises anyone wishing to visit these fairs to call ahead to confirm opening times and days
