Christmas Markets in Suffolk

Christmas Markets in Suffolk

If you’re looking to kick off the festive season and get into the Christmas spirit, there is nothing quite like going to a Christmas event. Whether it’s a craft fair, a workshop, a pantomime at a local theatre, a grotto, or a candlelit walk, attending an event can really help to create the kind of excitement and anticipation that makes Christmas special. Also, there’s a high likelihood that you will come across a mince pie.

Be sure to check out our Christmas Day Restaurants in Suffolk guide and our guide to what’s on in Suffolk. For New Years Eve events in Suffolk click here.

Here is our rundown of festive events going on in Suffolk to help you get in the mood for Christmas.

Suffolk County Christmas Fair

Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Hintlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3NS

Make Christmas shopping truly special at the Suffolk County Christmas Fair, returning to historic Hintlesham Hall. Now in its fourth year, this much-loved event brings together more than 150 carefully selected independent businesses, offering an outstanding choice of distinctive gifts, handcrafted products, Christmas decorations, fashion, homeware and artisan food and drink.

Dates: Friday 20th November – 2pm to 8pm

Saturday 21st November – 10am to 6pm

Sunday 22nd November – 10am to 5pm

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Stonham Barns Christmas Market

Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT

🎄 FREE ENTRY – A Magical Christmas Experience for the Whole Family!

Get into the festive spirit at the Stonham Barns Christmas Market 2026, taking place over two fantastic weekends at Stonham Barns Park in the heart of Suffolk.

Join us for a wonderful Christmas shopping experience, with a fantastic selection of indoor and outdoor stalls offering unique gifts, handmade crafts, festive decorations, delicious food and drink, and much more!

Dates: 21st & 22nd November 2026

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Christmas Market BIG WEEKENDER

Trinity Park Conference & Events Centre, Felixstowe Rd, Purdis Farm, Ipswich

Our Christmas Market takes place within our Cattle Barn and houses a delightful mix of seasonal stands from craft, home baking, gifts, confectionary and so much more. Keep your eyes peeled for exciting updates as we get closer.

Head over for this FUN, FESTIVE market, ready to get you in the spirit of Christmas!

Dates:  Friday 27th November: 5pm – 7pm | Saturday 28th November: 12:30pm – 6pm

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Christmas Craft and Gift Fair | Bury St Edmunds

The Athenaeum, Angel Hill, Bury Saint Edmunds

A popular Christmas Craft and Gift event for the general public in this beautiful venue The Athenaeum in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds Suffolk. A free admission event providing a unique alternative shopping experience with a fabulous array of exhibitors selling unique and unusual Crafts and Gifts for the Festive Season.

Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

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Places to Visit in Suffolk

Suffolk Christmas Shopping Fair

Suffolk Showground, Trinity Park, Ipswich, IP3 8UH

We always look forward to returning to the Suffolk Showground for this long running Christmas event. It is a delightfully simple fair with fantastic exhibitors selling a great array of goodies to tempt you as part of the Christmas season whether for gifts or for treats for yourself. Undercover, well laid out and usually chilly (!) please wrap up and enjoy the start to the festive season.

Exhibitors will include Arts & Crafts, Fashion & Beauty, Food & Drink, Gifts & Household Accessories, Outdoor & Garden goodies as well as the unique and uncategorisable!

Dates: 8th November 2026

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Places to Stay in Suffolk

Lavenham Two Day Winter Craft Market

Lavenham Village Hall, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9QT

Day One will be held inside the Village Hall, with approx forty stalls (all handmade) filling the entire hall, Day Two we will run in conjunction with the award winning Lavenham Farmers Market, officially the Best Farmers Market in the UK.

The Farmers Market will fill the entire area outside and the Craft Market will be inside.

Date: 21st & 22nd November 2026

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Local Businesses in Suffolk