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Gainsborough Old Hall Christmas Market

Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 December 2026 Opens in 22 days

10am–4pm, last entry 3.15pm (2026)

Gainsborough Old Hall, Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire · East Midlands

MakersCastle & estate Free entry

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Gainsborough Old Hall, a medieval manor house with a brick tower and timber-framed ranges around a lawn
Gainsborough Old Hall, where the Christmas market is held, seen in spring (photo 2024) — Photo: Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0

A weekend Christmas gift fair with specialist crafts and handmade gifts at Gainsborough Old Hall, a medieval manor house cared for by English Heritage.

Gainsborough Old Hall, a medieval manor house in the middle of Gainsborough cared for by English Heritage, hosts a traditional Christmas gift fair over a weekend in early December. Stalls sell specialist crafts and handmade gifts, many from local makers.

The 2025 fair had Christmas music through the day and festive treats in the café.

Entry to the market is free and there's no need to book. Last entry is at 3.15pm.

Dates by season

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2026–27 Sat 5 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 Coming up
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2025–26 Sat 6 – Sun 7 Dec 2025 Held

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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