Maldon Christmas Markets 2026

Set around the aerodrome's 1916 Airmen's Mess, the event features craft stalls offering items such as woodcraft, metalwork, glass, and crochet, alongside traditional blacksmith demonstrations at the forge. Live entertainment runs throughout the day with sets by Sabre Saxes, the...

Hosted at The Jolly Sailor, this market features over 20 stalls offering handmade gifts, holiday decor, and festive treats. The event welcomes dogs and provides free entry to visitors.

The community gathers for South Woodham Ferrers' annual Christmas Fayre. Visitors can enjoy the festive fayre and witness the annual Christmas light switch-on.

Visitors can wander through immersive showroom displays featuring lights, decorations, artificial trees, and a nostalgic Toy and Sweet Shop centrepiece. Outdoors, guests can take a ride aboard the decorated Poplar Miniature Railway through festive gardens. The destination also features a...

Visitors can browse through 40 handpicked stalls offering handcrafted, unique, and locally sourced gifts, ranging from artisan crafts to gourmet treats. Held inside the historic Moot Hall, the event runs alongside Colchester's High Street Market to offer extended festive shopping...

Visitors can wander through the Castle to explore over 2,000 years of history while taking in Christmas decorations throughout the building. Guests can enjoy festive refreshments and experience the historic venue in a relaxed after-hours atmosphere. Children can also drop...

The handmade market features local makers offering festive gifts and goods. The event is open to visitors of all ages.

Visitors can browse market stalls to shop for unique gifts and sample seasonal treats. The gathering features crafts and activities suitable for all ages.

Visitors can browse stalls run by local businesses offering a mix of shopping options. The event also provides on-site refreshments and sweet treats for families.

The fayre brings together local small businesses offering handmade items, holiday gifts, and stalls tailored for parents, babies, and children. Visitors can browse festive pop-up shops alongside seasonal food and sweet treats.

Local small businesses and vintage traders fill both halls at the venue with curated items. Shoppers can browse a selection of retro clothing, homewares, handmade jewellery, accessories, and gifts.

Colchester's High Street and surrounding squares transform into a festive wonderland for their annual Christmas Markets. Visitors can enjoy live music, street performers, and a funfair, alongside a wide array of gifts and seasonal treats from local traders. Santa Claus...

Discover the ultimate Christmas shopping experience at the Essex County Christmas Fair, held at the picturesque Braxted Park Estate. Browse over 150 stalls brimming with handcrafted items, unique gifts, artisan food and drink, and festive decorations. Enjoy live music daily,...

Experience the magic of the Rochford Christmas Festival on December 7, 2025. This festive event in Back Lane Car Park features a bustling market with 24 covered stalls, offering a chance to discover unique products and services. The festival culminates...

The Christmas Gift Fair at RHS Garden Hyde Hall offers gifts from independent makers and artisans, including jewelry, accessories, photography, crafts, and artwork. Food and drink are available while exploring the garden.

Step into a fairytale at View Garden Centre's Nordic Christmas Market, Essex's most enchanting winter wonderland. From late September to Christmas Eve, immerse yourself in the warmth and traditions of a Scandinavian Christmas. Discover over 30 festive stalls brimming with...

Discover unique, handcrafted gifts and seasonal decorations at the Chelmsford Cathedral Christmas Market. Browse artisanal stalls featuring jewelry, textiles, and gourmet food items, all set against the backdrop of the Cathedral's stunning architecture and a twinkling Christmas tree. Enjoy a...

Step into the Christmas spirit at the outdoor Christmas Market at Creeksea Place. Discover unique handmade gifts, sip on warm mulled wine or hot chocolate, and soak in the festive ambiance with twinkling lights. A charming way to find unique...

A free-entry Christmas Tree Festival & Christmas Fair features stalls with gifts and crafts, a festive tree display, and children's craft activities. A free Santa grotto is available for photos, and refreshments are offered.