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Christmas Markets

Buxton Christmas Market

Visitors can browse seasonal market stalls operating alongside Buxton's traditional outdoor market. Stalls offer items such as gifts, arts and crafts, jewellery, toys, and clothes and accessories. Shoppers can also find food and drink, honey products, and plants.

What to Expect

Special holiday market running alongside Buxton's traditional market stalls.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Buxton Markets CIC

Food & Drink

Food and drink and honey products are available at the market.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Christmas shoppers and gift hunters

Vibe

Traditional and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Buxton Market
Market Place, Buxton SK17 6EQ
Buxton
SK17 6EQ

Know Before You Go

  • Parking: Pay-and-display car parks within easy walking distance, plus on-street parking nearby (some of it pay and display).

Tips & Advice

  • Use the what3words address orders.original.marinated or the postcode SK17 6EQ in your satnav to find the market quickly.
  • Take the bus if you can, because many routes stop right on the market, including the town services and buses from nearby towns.
  • Come by train from Manchester, because Buxton is the end of the line and the market is about a 10-minute walk from the station.
  • Bring change or a card for parking, because the nearby car parks and some on-street spaces are pay and display.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the regular market on as well?

Yes. The Christmas Market runs alongside Buxton's traditional market, which sells gifts, arts and crafts, jewellery, toys, clothes and accessories, food and drink, honey products, and plants and flowers.

Where can I park?

Several car parks are within easy walking distance of the market, and there's on-street parking nearby. The car parks and some of the on-street spaces are pay and display.

Can I get there by bus or train?

Yes. Many buses stop right on the market, including the town services and routes from Macclesfield, Glossop, Ashbourne and Bakewell. Buxton station is the end of the line from Manchester, about a 10-minute walk from the market.

Are there other special markets in December?

Yes. The Craft, Quirky & Vintage Market is on Saturday 5 December, and the Food & Drink Special Market is on Saturday 19 December.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team