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The Best Christmas Markets Peak District and Derbyshire 2025

Christmas Markets in the Peak District and Derbyshire 2025 – What’s on Where

Looking for gift inspiration? A last-minute bauble? Our ultimate guide to the best Christmas Markets in the Peak District and Derbyshire 2025 gives you a round up of the best events not to miss.

Among a raft of special festive events you’ll find fine foodie gifts, hand-crafted pressies and usually a sip of glühwein to help you get into that merry spirit as well as markets being held in some truly stunning locations too such as stately homes and beautiful towns and villages in the region.

Here’s everything you need to know – with dates and times of each event.

Listed in date order:

Haddon Hall – Mini Mercatum, a three-day artisan event 

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Due to the main Artisan Market selling out, Haddon Hall have announced a further event:

Thirty of their alpine chalets will remain in place along the driveway and picnic area, creating a charming festive promenade for Hall visitors. As well as general admission to Christmas at Haddon, they will also be releasing a limited number of market-only tickets (£5 + parking), with 150 available each day.

While this intimate edition does not include the indoor stalls that were available during Mercatum, it offers a rare chance to enjoy a touch of its seasonal charm and craftsmanship in the days before Christmas.

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Where: Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA

When: Mini Mercatum, a three-day artisan event from 18th – 20th December.

Entry / Cost: Booking is advised. £12.80 per adult, £4 per child (5-15 years), Free per child (0-4 years).

Matlock Christmas Market

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Where: Hall Leys Park, Causeway Lane, Matlock town centre, Derbyshire, DE4 3AR

When: 20th & 21st December 2025 (9am – 7pm both days)

Entry / Cost: Free

A weekend full of Christmas activities, 150+ stall markets, fun for all the family, funfair, crafts, Santa and much more!
► NEW Entertainment ► Snow Machines ► Santa’s Grotto ► Traditional Christmas Cuisine ► Huge Fairground ► Live Music ► Entertainers ► Brass Bands ► Craft Stalls ► Face Painting ► Hot Mulled Wine & Cider ► Superheroes ► Birds of Prey ► Hot Roast Chestnuts ► Fire Breather’s ► Stilt Walkers ► The Grinch & Mascots!

Chesterfield Artisan Market

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Where: Chesterfield, Derbyshire

When: 21st December 2025, 10am – 4pm

The monthly Artisan Market will have a festive theme on 21st December.  This popular event is an opportunity to sample many artisan foodie delights and to purchase quirky, bespoke, original craft items and enjoy the sumptuous delights of the authentic street food court whilst being entertained.

Whether it is something for dinner, a gift for a friend, a treat for someone special or simply stocking up on essentials that you can’t get elsewhere – Chesterfield Artisan Market is the place to visit. No matter what the weather rain or shine, the market will enliven your spirit, and combined with a scout around the shops and a wonder around this beautiful town; it’s a great day out!

Updated 23rd Dec 2025

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