Illustration of a small village Christmas market at night with a brass band and children holding lanterns (Newark & Nottinghamshire Festive Gift Show)
Christmas Markets

Newark & Nottinghamshire Festive Gift Show

Visitors can browse through hundreds of stalls spread across the main exhibition hall, an outdoor shopping marquee, and Christmas cabins filled with handmade crafts, gift ideas, and stocking fillers. The event features festive bars, cakes, and holiday food and drink options. Guests can also enjoy live music and themed festive photo opportunities.

Oct 23 – Oct 25, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Advance online: Standard — adults (16+) £11, concessions (60+) £10, children (5–15) £5, under 5s free; Afternoon — adults/concessions £7, children (5–15) £4, under 5s free; Premium — £13, under 5s free; Premium PLUS — £15, under 5s free. On the gate, subject to availability: adults (16+) £15, concessions (60+) £14, children (5–15) £6, under 5s free. A £1.65 booking fee applies per online order.

Food & Drink

The event offers drinks and cakes, festive drinks from Christmas bars, and traditional festive food in the Christmas cabins.

Parking

Free parking on site.

Accessibility

Carers enter free. Buggies and prams are welcome in the main building during quieter periods from early afternoon, with a free buggy park beforehand; they are allowed outdoors at all times.

Location

Newark Showground · Lincoln Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Christmas shoppers, gift hunters and groups of friends

Vibe

Festive and bustling

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book online in advance because tickets must be booked ahead and arrival slots can sell out.
  • Choose your arrival slot carefully for a standard ticket; it sets your arrival time, but not how long you can stay.
  • Consider an afternoon ticket for entry from early afternoon at a discounted rate.
  • Use the free buggy park before taking a buggy into the main building; buggies are allowed outdoors throughout the day.
  • Wrap up if you plan to browse the outside stalls.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Under-5s enter free; children aged 5–15 have discounted tickets.
  • Visitors aged 60+ have concession tickets.
  • Carers enter free when the rest of their group books tickets.
  • Early bird tickets are on sale.
  • Premium tickets offer entry on any one day, early access, and no arrival slot requirement.

Links & Contact

Run by Aztec Events

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I browse and do at the show?

Explore more than 200 stallholders across the main exhibition hall, outdoor shopping areas and Christmas cabins, with festive food and drink, live music and photo opportunities.

Is the show suitable for children?

The event is for all ages, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Do I need to book tickets in advance?

Yes. Tickets must be booked online in advance because of capacity, and arrival slots can sell out. Gate tickets are subject to availability.

Does my arrival slot limit how long I can stay?

No. The slot is for arrival only, and you can stay until the show closes. Premium ticket options do not require an arrival slot.

Where can I take a buggy or pram?

Buggies and prams are allowed in the main building during quieter periods from early afternoon. Before then, use the free buggy park at the entrance; outdoor areas allow buggies and prams at all times.

Browse Christmas in Newark on Trent

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