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Spanish City Christmas Market

Friday 20 – Sunday 22 November 2026 Opens in 7 days

Friday 12pm–8pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am–5pm (2026)

Spanish City, Spanish City Plaza, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear · North East England

MakersFood & drinkIndoor Ticketed entry

The white domed Spanish City building on the seafront at Whitley Bay
Spanish City in Whitley Bay, where the Christmas market is held indoors (photo 2023) — Photo: Geoff Holland, CC BY-SA 2.0

A three-day indoor Christmas market of handmade gifts and festive food inside Whitley Bay's restored Spanish City dome on the seafront.

Spanish City, the white-domed seafront landmark at Whitley Bay that reopened in 2018 as a restaurant and events venue, holds a Christmas market over a weekend in late November. The stalls bring together independent makers selling hand-crafted gifts, from candles and soaps to locally distilled spirits, along with festive snacks and sweet treats.

The market runs under one roof, so it is a good choice whatever the North East weather is doing. It opens into the evening on the Friday and during the day at the weekend.

Entry is by a small ticket, cheaper when booked online by 5pm the day before, with a discounted group ticket for four. Children must be with an adult. A festive afternoon tea package that includes market entry can also be booked.

Dates by season

SeasonDatesStatus
2026–27 Fri 20 – Sun 22 Nov 2026 Coming up
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2025–26 Fri 21 – Sun 23 Nov 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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