Festive Fairs: Northampton’s Top 20 Christmas Markets 2024
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Christmas might seem a distant twinkle, but it’s never too early to start planning for the festive season. And what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by visiting some of Northampton’s most enchanting Christmas markets? This year, we have a bumper crop of 20 festive fairs, each offering a unique blend of gifts, food, and entertainment.
Kick off the season with the Duston Parish Council Christmas Market on November 30. Explore festive stalls bursting with unique gifts and indulge in delicious seasonal treats. Or, why not visit the Duston Village Bakery’s annual Christmas Market on November 21? With over 20 local craft and food stalls, you’re sure to find something special.
Delapre Abbey’s Christmas Fair is another must-visit. Last year, thousands flocked to the abbey, and this year promises to be just as exciting. Meanwhile, the Christmas in Becket’s Park event, hosted by Northampton Town Council, offers live performances, a magical ice rink, festive workshops, and much more.
The Workbridge Christmas Craft Fair is the perfect place to find handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts. With a variety of arts and crafts, music, and locally produced food and drink, it’s a festive feast for the senses.
Don’t miss the Doddridge Centre Christmas Market, where you’ll find stocking fillers, sweets, hot chocolate cones, and Christmas Eve boxes. The Althorp Coaching Inn Christmas Market and Daventry Christmas Market also offer a wealth of unique Christmas gifts and crafts, as well as festive hot food and drink.
From the Christmas Artisan Fair at Kelmarsh to the Christmas Fayre in Wootton, the Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at cinch Stadium to the Artisan Christmas Market at Elliotts’ Rectory Farm, there’s something for everyone in Northampton this Christmas.
So, whether you’re a seasoned Christmas market-goer or a festive fair newbie, why not immerse yourself in the magic of the season and support local businesses and creators at the same time? With so many Christmas markets and events taking place in and around Northampton in 2024, you’re sure to find the perfect gifts and have a jolly good time doing it!
