Canterbury Christmas Market
When: Thu 12 Nov – Thu 24 Dec 2026 Open now
Daily for 43 days; closes 4pm on Christmas Eve
Canterbury, Kent
Grand Winter Makers Fair at The British Engineerium
Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 November 2026 Opens in 8 days
10.30am–5pm both days; last entry 4.45pm (2026)
The British Engineerium, The Droveway (former Victorian coal shed, mezzanine gallery, marquee and grounds), Hove, East Sussex · South East England
A weekend makers' fair with over 120 independent makers, artists and food producers in the Victorian buildings of Hove's British Engineerium steam museum.
Paper Daisy Events, which runs curated makers' markets around Brighton and Sussex, holds its biggest Christmas event of the year at the British Engineerium, a Victorian pumping station near Hove Park that is now a steam museum. More than 120 makers, artists, designers and small food and drink producers fill the old coal shed, its mezzanine gallery, a large marquee and the grounds.
There is street food and festive bakes, a bar with mulled wine, children's crafts and face painting, and local choirs and a steel band performing outside. The museum runs guided tours with its engines in steam, booked separately.
Entry is free, with optional queue-jump tickets for busy times. There is no parking on site, dogs are not allowed, and the mezzanine is reached by stairs only; the outdoor marquee is step-free.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Sat 21 – Sun 22 Nov 2026 | Coming up Add to calendar (Sat 21 – Sun 22 Nov 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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