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Bakewell Christmas Market Weekend

Visitors can browse through more than 100 stalls, gazebos, and trailers offering gifts alongside a selection of festive foods and drinks. The market features live music from local brass and silver bands, choirs, and a DJ throughout the weekend. Guests can also enjoy street entertainment and an appearance by James McKay and his owls.

What to Expect

Over 100 festive stalls, street performers, brass bands, and visiting owls.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Town Centre

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Dowse Events

Food & Drink

Festive food and drink are available, alongside a selection of different tastes and comforting favourites.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and festive market browsers

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Market Street DE45 1HA, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Bakewell, Derbyshire

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Allow time to browse the more than 100 stalls, gazebos, and trailers spread through the market town.
  • Look out for the brass and silver bands, choirs, and DJ alongside the street entertainment during your visit.
  • Make room in your visit for James McKay and his owls, which are part of the entertainment.
  • Try the festive food and drink, with options described as both cultural tastes and comforting favourites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the market suitable for families?

Yes. The event is described as family friendly.

What can I browse at the market?

There are more than 100 stalls, gazebos, and trailers in the town, with festive stalls and gifts.

What food and drink can I find?

The market offers festive food and drink, including a range of cultural tastes and comforting favourites.

What entertainment is planned?

There will be local brass and silver bands, choirs, a DJ, street entertainment, and James McKay with his owls.

Can I attend with a group?

The event is described as group friendly.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketfree eventfamily friendlyartisanal productsfestive foodlocal artisanscommunity celebrationlive musicstreet food

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 18, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team