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Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair

Tuesday 24 – Wednesday 25 November 2026 Opens in 45 days

Tue 24 Nov evening preview; Wed 25 Nov market day

Guest Hall, Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland · North East England

MakersFood & drinkCastle & estateIndoor Ticketed entry

The stone gatehouse and battlemented walls of Alnwick Castle, with a path leading up to its arched entrance
Alnwick Castle, where the Christmas Fair is held in the castle's Guest Hall (photo 2018) — Photo: gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K, CC BY 2.0

A two-day charity Christmas fair of local artisans held in the Guest Hall of Alnwick Castle.

Alnwick Castle, the Duke of Northumberland's medieval fortress, hosts a short Christmas fair in its Guest Hall each November. Local artisans sell handcrafted gifts alongside seasonal food and treats.

The fair opens with an evening preview, billed as the first chance to shop the hand-picked stallholders, followed by a family-friendly daytime market day. Each year the fair supports a charity; in 2026 it is Smile For Life, which helps disabled and disadvantaged young people. Entry is by ticket (£5 in 2025).

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2026–27 Tue 24 – Wed 25 Nov 2026Tue 24 Nov evening preview; Wed 25 Nov market day Coming up
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2025–26 Thu 20 – Fri 21 Nov 2025Thu 20 Nov preview evening 6–9pm; Fri 21 Nov market day 9am–2.30pm Held

Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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