Buxton Christmas Market is listed for Saturday 12 December 2026 on Market Place in Higher Buxton. Buxton Markets includes it in its planned 2026 programme, alongside the town’s traditional Saturday market.

Buxton Christmas Market 2026: date and location

The Market Place event is run by Buxton Markets. Check the organiser’s Christmas Market programme for opening times, stall details, entertainment and any entry arrangements before setting out. Those details are not yet confirmed in this guide.

This page covers the Buxton Markets Christmas Market on 12 December. Other festive fairs and markets in town have their own dates and venues; browse what’s on in Buxton for more seasonal events.

Getting to Market Place

Market Place is in Higher Buxton, close to the shops and places to eat on High Street. The town centre map helps you plan a route from the railway station, Crescent and Pavilion Gardens. The walk towards Higher Buxton is uphill, so allow for that when choosing your route.

For rail and bus options, use our guide to travelling to Buxton. Check the operator’s timetable for your journey and return service. Our accessibility guide includes practical information for getting around town.

Parking for Buxton Christmas Market

Market Place car parks are closed on normal Tuesday and Saturday market days. Plan to park elsewhere for this Saturday event. Town Hall / The Slopes, South Street and Market Street are options to compare for a visit to Higher Buxton.

See our comparison of Buxton car parks for locations, council links and parking information. Check the signs and any event restrictions on arrival.

Shopping and places to eat nearby

Combine the market with a browse around Buxton’s independent shops, or stop at one of the town’s cafés, pubs and restaurants. Higher Buxton and the lower town centre offer different shopping areas, so the town map is useful if you want to explore both.

For the usual trading days and a guide to the market outside Christmas, read our Buxton Market guide.

Main image: illustrative photograph by Stella Tzertzeveli / Unsplash.