Chelmsford Christmas Markets 2026

A free-entry Christmas Tree Festival & Christmas Fair features stalls with gifts and crafts, a festive tree display, and children's craft activities. A free Santa grotto is available for photos, and refreshments are offered.

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome features Christmas activities including over a dozen craft stalls, a blacksmith demonstration, and festive food and drink. Live music, handbell performances, Father Christmas visits, and living historians are also part of the event.

A vintage, retro, and handmade market at the Writtle Christian Centre offers items from local small businesses. Two halls contain clothing, homewares, jewelry, and accessories. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Experience the magic of the Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre on Saturday, December 5th, 2026. Wander through pedestrianized streets filled with over 100 stalls offering handmade gifts, local delicacies, and festive treats. Enjoy live music and entertainment for all ages, and...

The Christmas Gift Fair at RHS Garden Hyde Hall offers gifts from independent makers and artisans, including jewelry, accessories, photography, crafts, and artwork. Food and drink are available while exploring the garden.

The Little Loves Christmas Fayre is at Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre in Witham on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This free event features local businesses and on-site refreshments.

Hullbridge Community Centre hosts The Little Loves Christmas Fayre on Sunday, December 13th, 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm. Local businesses will sell gifts and treats. Admission and parking are free.

Over 20 handmade stalls are featured at the Essex Makers Markets Christmas Market at The Jolly Sailor in Heybridge Basin. Visitors can find gifts, decorations, and treats. Entry is free, and the market is dog-friendly.

Local artisans offer handmade festive gifts at the Essex Makers Christmas Market at Harvester Rayleigh Weir. Visitors can find ornaments and crafts.

The Small Pet Christmas Market returns for its second year, offering handmade toys, accessories, and treats from various vendors for small pet owners. Rescue organizations will be present. This is a no-live-animals event.

Local artisans will display handmade gifts and festive treats at the Christmas Market / Craft Fair. The event provides a cozy atmosphere for holiday shopping.

Christmas Market Family/Funday 2026 provides a day with stalls, food, and activities for all ages.

Chigwell Hall hosts Essex's largest indoor Christmas Market, offering Christmas gifts, crafts, fashion, accessories, pet products, and toys. The event features food and drink options in a family-friendly atmosphere. It is held inside Chigwell Hall.

The Qarakata Festive Gifting Market Fair at Goodmayes Methodist Church and Community Centre offers gifts from independent businesses, including fashion, accessories, jewelry, and food.

JB's Christmas Craft Fair returns to the Mardyke Community Centre, offering handmade crafts from local artisans and a visit with Santa Claus. The event supports local Scouts and the Community Centre.

Discover unique, handcrafted gifts and seasonal decorations at the Chelmsford Cathedral Christmas Market. Browse artisanal stalls featuring jewelry, textiles, and gourmet food items, all set against the backdrop of the Cathedral's stunning architecture and a twinkling Christmas tree. Enjoy a...

Experience the magic of the Rochford Christmas Festival on December 7, 2025. This festive event in Back Lane Car Park features a bustling market with 24 covered stalls, offering a chance to discover unique products and services. The festival culminates...

Get into the holiday spirit at the South Woodham Ferrers Christmas Fayre! This beloved annual event brings the community together for a festive celebration. Discover unique handmade gifts and crafts from local artisans, and savor delicious seasonal treats and warm...

Discover the ultimate Christmas shopping experience at the Essex County Christmas Fair, held at the picturesque Braxted Park Estate. Browse over 150 stalls brimming with handcrafted items, unique gifts, artisan food and drink, and festive decorations. Enjoy live music daily,...

Step into the Christmas spirit at the outdoor Christmas Market at Creeksea Place. Discover unique handmade gifts, sip on warm mulled wine or hot chocolate, and soak in the festive ambiance with twinkling lights. A charming way to find unique...

Step into a fairytale at View Garden Centre's Nordic Christmas Market, Essex's most enchanting winter wonderland. From late September to Christmas Eve, immerse yourself in the warmth and traditions of a Scandinavian Christmas. Discover over 30 festive stalls brimming with...

Discover unique Christmas gifts and enjoy a stress-free shopping experience at the Christmas Gift Fayre. Browse local artisan stalls, savor tea and cake, and try your luck in the raffle, all while supporting St Clare Hospice. It's the perfect way...

Step into the enchanting Christmas Wonderland at Summerhill Garden Centre, boasting one of Essex's largest festive departments. Discover a breathtaking array of elegant trees, dazzling baubles, magnificent nutcrackers, and enchanting lights. This award-winning display is the result of meticulous planning,...

Step into a world of Christmas magic at Poplar Nurseries. Their dedicated Christmas Department is brimming with enchanting festive displays, from sparkling decorations to dazzling lights and premium artificial trees. Explore immersive scenes designed to inspire, including a whimsical new...