A Christmas market has its own kind of magic. The twinkle of fairy lights, the smell of mulled wine floating through the air, and that gentle hum of people chatting and browsing. It’s where the festive season really starts to come alive.
It’s not just a great place to start winning over the grouchiest of Grinches. A good Christmas market is also the perfect place to find those unique little gifts you won’t find in just any old store. You know the ones I’m talking about, the bobble hat made with love, the specially crafted chutney and those intricate little decorations that become as much of a part of the tradition as putting up the tree.
Here in Warwickshire, we are surrounded by market towns and history that lend these markets an extra special shine!
Here are our top 10 markets to check out across Warwickshire in 2026.
*Please note this is not a ranked list
Stratford-Upon-Avon Christmas Market
🗓️When:
Weekend 1 – 28th and 29th November
Weekend 2 – 5th and 6th December
📍Where: Stratford-upon-Avon Town Centre
What we love:
- Live entertainment throughout the streets, including stilt walkers, morris dancers and a live DJ
- Soak in the historic background of Stratford as it twinkles with Christmas magic
- Two weekends of festive fun to choose from, so you don’t miss out
Warwick Victorian Evening & Light Switch on
🗓️When: TBC November
📍Where: Warwick Town Centre
What we love:
- Add a touch of old-world charm to your Christmas shopping
- Entertain the children with the traditional carousel, as fire spinners and traction engines add to the atmosphere
- A focus on local artisans and handmade gifts that brings the local community together each year
Bosworth Battlefield Christmas Fair
🗓️When: Saturday 21st November, 10am to 4pm
📍Where: Sutton Cheney, near Nuneaton
What we love:
- With a museum and country park to explore, this day out will be so much more than just a market
- Enjoy a guided walk at 11:30am, giving you time to soak in the history of your surroundings
- Warm up in the cosy on-site café, stocked with hot drinks and fresh, local produce
Rugby Christmas Artisan Market
🗓️When: TBC
📍Where: Caldecott Park, Rugby
What we love:
- A brilliant family atmosphere with live music and local entertainment
- Unique arts & crafts to keep you enchanted
- Let the kids burn off their excitement at the park while you enjoy a cosy moment with your favourite festive drink in hand.
Kenilworth Christmas Market
🗓️When: TBC
📍Where: Kenilworth Town Centre
What we love:
- Enjoy festive tunes from the University of Warwick Brass Society and Pop Voices Choir, filling the air with Christmas cheer
- Celebrate Small Business Saturday and show some love for our brilliant local traders
- Take advantage of free parking in all council-owned car parks and make a full day of it
Fargo Village – Christmas Makers Market
🗓️When:
Volume 1 – Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December, 11am to 5pm (Sunday until 4pm)
Volume 2 – Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December, 11am to 5pm (Sunday until 4pm)
📍Where: FarGo Village, Coventry
What we love:
- Discover a creative hub bursting with talented independent makers and one-of-a-kind finds
- Tick off your gift list with meaningful, sustainable treasures that support local artists
- Keep the festive spirit flowing with live music and creative workshops to enjoy across the weekend
Hoar Park Christmas Victorian Evening
🗓️When: Thursday 3rd December, from 5pm
📍Where: Hoar Park Farm, Nuneaton
What we love:
- Warm up with free mulled wine and mince pies as you soak in the festive cheer
- Gather around the tree for traditional carols and that magical Christmas feeling
- Tuck into a hearty hog roast to keep you cosy while you explore
Winter Fair at Stoneleigh Abbey
🗓️When: Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th November, 9am – 5pm (4pm close on Sunday)
📍Where: Stoneleigh Abbey, Kenilworth
What we love:
- Meet Santa up close and hop into his sleigh for a magical festive photo
- Enjoy the exciting horse show
- Finish the day with a lap around the synthetic skate rink
Henley Christmas Market
🗓️When: Friday 27th November, 5pm to 9pm
📍Where: Henley Town Centre
What we love:
- Step into a winter wonderland of twinkling stalls and rides
- Sing along to your favourite Christmas songs with the Woodley Concert Band
- Join the Mayor and his VIP celebrity guest at 7pm for the big light switch on
Leamington Christmas Market
🗓️When: Sunday 15th November, 10am – 5pm
📍Where: The Parade, Leamington Spa
What we love:
- Support amazing local businesses as they kick off the festive season
- Explore stalls from more than 90 independent traders, with everything from handmade crafts to mouth-watering street food
- Expect a joyful atmosphere that spreads through every corner of the town centre
Wrapping it all up
From the twinkling lights of Stratford to the handmade crafts of FarGo Village, Warwickshire truly comes alive at Christmas. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, sampling local food, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, each market offers something a little different.
So, grab your gloves, bring a friend, and head out to enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas in Warwickshire. However you celebrate, you’re bound to find a little festive magic waiting for you.
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