Canterbury Christmas Market
When: Thu 12 Nov – Thu 24 Dec 2026 Open now
Daily for 43 days; closes 4pm on Christmas Eve
Canterbury, Kent
Chiltern Open Air Museum Festive Weekend
Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 December 2026 Opens in 22 days
10am–4pm (2026)
Chiltern Open Air Museum (craft stalls in Northolt Barn, Thame Vicarage Room and Norwich Marquee), Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire · South East England
A Victorian-themed Christmas weekend at the open-air museum of historic Chilterns buildings, with re-enactors, choirs, Father Christmas and artisan craft stalls.
The Chiltern Open Air Museum, a collection of rescued historic buildings in 45 acres of Buckinghamshire countryside, recreates a Dickensian Christmas over one weekend in early December. Costumed re-enactors show how poorer Victorians celebrated the season, and the historic buildings are decorated for Christmas.
Local makers sell handmade gifts, crafts and seasonal treats from stalls in Northolt Barn, the Thame Vicarage Room and a marquee, and the museum shop is stocked for Christmas. Local bands and choirs perform in Hill Farm Barn, there is festive storytelling, and families can join a group audience with Father Christmas.
It is a premium admission day. Parking is free, and dogs on short leads are welcome outdoors but must not go inside the residential buildings.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Sat 5 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 | Coming up Add to calendar (Sat 5 – Sun 6 Dec 2026) |
Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 8 November 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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