Manchester's Christmas Markets
When: Fri 6 Nov – Tue 22 Dec 2026 Open now
Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens stay open until 3 January 2027 (closed Christmas Day)
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Hawkshead Christmas Fair
Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 December 2026 Opens in 22 days
Hawkshead village streets, Hawkshead, Cumbria · North West England
A weekend village Christmas fair in Hawkshead, near Windermere, with craft and local-produce stalls, Santa's grotto, street performers and live music.
Hawkshead, a small Lake District village between Windermere and Coniston Water, holds a Christmas fair on the first weekend of December. Stalls along the village's narrow, cobbled streets sell crafts, gifts and local produce, with hot food and mulled wine to keep out the cold.
There is plenty for families, including Santa's grotto, street performers and live music. The village's whitewashed cottages and shops make an attractive setting, and Hawkshead is also home to the Beatrix Potter Gallery.
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) |
| 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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