Christmas markets in Durham 2026

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  Weekend Christmas market · Durham

  Durham Christmas Festival

  Three days, several markets: a heated craft marquee of 180+ stalls on Palace Green between the castle and the cathedral, a food producers' market in the cathedral cloisters, and an outdoor market in Market Place.

  🎉 With friends✨ Date night

  What's there

  • ★Heated craft marquee of 180+ stalls on Palace Green
  • ★Food producers' market in the cathedral cloisters
  • ★Carols for All in Durham Cathedral
  • ★Children's lantern parade (Sunday)

  Three of the best market days in the North East, in a World Heritage setting.

  2026

  4–6 Dec 2026

  Cost

  Free outdoor markets; marquee entry ticketed (discount when pre-booked).

  Getting there and parking

  • Durham station, then about 15 minutes' walk up to Palace Green.
  • Durham's park & ride sites are the easiest way in by car.

  Palace Green, Cathedral Cloisters, Market Place and Market Hall, DurhamOfficial site

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