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The Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair

Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 November 2026 Opens in 47 days

Closes 4pm on Sunday

9.30am–5pm Thursday to Saturday; 9.30am–4pm Sunday (2026)

Hall 1, Great Yorkshire Showground (Pavilions of Harrogate), Harrogate, North Yorkshire · Yorkshire and the Humber

MakersFood & drinkIndoor Ticketed entry 180 stalls

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A large indoor Christmas shopping fair of around 180 gift, food and fashion stalls at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate.

The Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair fills Hall 1 at the Great Yorkshire Showground on the edge of Harrogate for four days in late November. Around 180 exhibitors sell festive food, decorations, gifts and stocking fillers, homeware, children's products, jewellery, games, art, toys, beauty products and fashion, all under one roof.

There is a food hall, a champagne bar, cafes and two licensed restaurants, and free parking on hardstanding at the showground. In past years buggies have not been allowed in the hall because of crowds, with free baby carriers and a buggy park offered instead; wheelchairs are welcome.

Dates by season

SeasonDatesStatus
2026–27 Thu 26 – Sun 29 Nov 2026Closes 4pm on Sunday Coming up
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2025–26 Thu 27 – Sun 30 Nov 2025£7 online in advance, £9 on the door 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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