Sheffield Victorian Christmas Market
Visitors can browse more than 80 stalls featuring Sheffield-made wares, gifts, and seasonal goods under the gaslamps. Entertainment includes local brass bands, choirs, dancers, magic shows, fairground rides, walkabout characters, and the Snow Queen on stilts. Families can visit Santa's Grotto, help in Santa's Workshop, and explore the museum galleries while watching the River Don Engine run on the hour.
What to Expect
Over 80 market stalls, festive entertainment, and the River Don Engine.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Kelham Island
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Sheffield Museums Trust
Food & Drink
The event offers traditional wood-fired pizza, sweet treats and mulled wine, with drinks available at the Millowners Arms.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and christmas gift shoppers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
£
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults £8; children aged 5–16 £2; under 5s free. – Get tickets
- Hours: Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm.
- Parking: There is no parking at the event. Visitors are asked to use public transport or nearby public car parks. Limited Blue Badge parking is available in the Fat Cat pub car park on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Accessibility: Limited Blue Badge parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Fat Cat pub car park.
- Pets: Assistance dogs only.
Tips & Advice
- Take the Supertram to Shalesmoor or use a nearby public car park, because there is no parking at the museum for this event.
- Check the date on your tickets before you pay, because Saturday and Sunday are booked separately.
- Bring your child's wish list for Santa's Grotto, and leave time for Santa's Workshop and the Selfie Sleigh.
- Blue Badge holders should arrive early for the limited spaces in the Fat Cat pub car park, because they go on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Plan your gallery visit around the hour, because that is when the River Don Engine runs and you can feel the floor shake.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
There are children's fairground rides and games, walkabout characters and the Snow Queen on stilts. Kids can help the elves in Santa's Workshop, pose on the Selfie Sleigh and meet Santa in his grotto.
What food and drink is there?
Food ranges from traditional wood-fired pizza to sweet treats. You can warm up with a mulled wine or relax in the Millowners Arms.
What entertainment is on?
Local brass bands, musicians, choirs and carollers perform on the Music Hall Stage. There is also traditional dancing, magic shows and a street organ.
Do I need to book ahead?
Booking in advance secures your place, but you can also pay on the day at the ticket desk. Check which day you are buying for.
Can we look around the museum too?
Yes. You can explore the galleries and learn about Sheffield's steel story. The River Don Engine runs on the hour, every hour, and you can feel the floor shake.
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