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

Friday 22nd November – 3pm to 8pm

Saturday 23rd November – 10am to 6pm

Sunday 24th November – 10am to 5pm

The ultimate Christmas shopping experience in Suffolk.


Stonham Barns Christmas Market

Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT

Dates: SSaturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November 2024
Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December 2024

Times: 10am – 4pm

Start your Christmas shopping early at Stonham Barns Park and come along to our Annual Christmas Craft Market and see what special gifts you can find for your family and friends.

There will be stalls with hand-made locally produced gifts that you will not find on the High Street.

No entrance fee for buyers.

Plenty of FREE parking.


Christmas Craft and Gift Fair | Bury St Edmunds

The Athenaeum, Angel Hill, Bury Saint Edmunds

Date: Sunday 24th November 2024

Time: 10am – 4pm

A lovely selection of Craft and Gift stalls especially for the festive season held in the prestigious venue on the Angel Hill in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds.


Starts

14

Mar

Expires

14

Mar

Visit The Museum Of Curiosities, Coffee Bar Whilst Enjoying The Exhibits

Curiosities Museum: Exhibits, Coffee Bar Experience museum exhibits, browse the gift shop, and unwind with coffee while enjoying live TV screens. Join us for a delightful visit!

All tickets: £8.00

The Museum Of Curiosities Nottingham
75-77 Derby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, ng1 5ba

Starts

03

May

Expires

26

Oct

Blake’s Beach Bar & Terrace Opening Weekend

Getting ready for the 2025 season of alfresco dining

Beachcroft Hotel | Bognor Regis
Beachcroft Hotel, Clyde Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 7AH

Starts

24

Jul

Expires

27

Jul

Latitude Festival 2025

A weekend of discovery set within the stunning surrounds of Henham Park. Let your curiosity guide you through the very best in music, dance, comedy, poetry, theatre, literature, podcasts, family...

Bunkers Hill Farm | Suffolk
Bunkers Hill Farm, Bramfield, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 9AF

Starts

27

Jul

Expires

27

Jul

IPMS BDAC MODEL SHOW

IPMS BDAC Model Show at Boscombe Down Aviation Collection Date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Hangar 1 South, Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury, SP4 6DZ A Must-Visit...

Adults: £11.50 Concessions: (65+, students, disabled, serving members of HM forces with ID): £10.50 + 3 more

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection | Wiltshire
Old Sarum Airfield, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6DZ

Starts

27

Jul

Expires

27

Jul

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie. Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess...

Adult: £21.74 Under 18: £13.16

Hedingham Castle | Essex
Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DJ

Starts

19

Jul

Expires

20

Jul

Trinity Park Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing Festival 4th year running

East Anglia’s most popular Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Festival is returning to Trinity Park on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2024, 10 am to 5 pm. Focusing on wellness and well-being,...

Trinity Park (Suffolk County Showground),, Ipswich,, Suffolk, IP3 8UH

Starts

09

Jan

Expires

31

Dec

Open Everyday

Open Every Day! Looking for a cosy spot to eat, drink, and relax? The Eels Foot Inn is open every day, serving delicious food and drinks in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. 🕒 Food Service...

The Eels Foot Inn | Suffolk
Eelsfoot inn, Eastbridge, Suffolk, Ip16 4sn

Starts

12

Oct

Expires

12

Oct

Bonkers For Conkers 2025

We are reaching out to all serious sports men, women, families, children (and their dogs) to be part of our annual daredevil contest of skill and danger: Bonkers For Conkers. There will be 2...

Langham Brewery | West Sussex
The Granary Langham Lane, Petworth, GU289BU

Starts

28

Jun

Expires

29

Jun

Festival of Flight

Back by popular demand, Festival of Flight returns for a second year! Join us at Shuttleworth for two fully packed days of family entertainment. Celebrate the incredible achievements of...

Adult (Saturday or Sunday): £46.00 Weekend Ticket: £82.00 + 2 more

Shuttleworth Collection, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Starts

12

Jul

Expires

13

Jul

Summer Fete

Back for it’s second year, join us for an unforgettable weekend with our Summer Fete at Shuttleworth House on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July 2025, where we’ll transform the picturesque...

Adult: £5.00 Children: £5.00

Shuttleworth Collection, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT


Places to Visit in Suffolk

Easton Farm Park

Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0EQ

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT

Stonham Barns Park | Retail Village

Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6AT



Suffolk Christmas Shopping Fair

Suffolk Showground, Trinity Park, Ipswich, IP3 8UH

Dates: 2nd & 2rd November 2024

Times: 10am – 4pm

Exhibitors selling a great array of goodies to tempt you as part of the Christmas season whether for gifts or for treats for yourself. Exhibitors will include Arts & Crafts, Fashion & Beauty, Food & Drink, Gifts & Household Accessories, Outdoor & Garden goodies as well as the unique and uncategorisable!


Places to Stay in Suffolk

Newlands Staycations | Suffolk Holiday Park

Newlands Otley Road, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6RY

Five Acre Holiday Camp | Suffolk

Five Acre Holiday Camp, College Road, Wyverstone, Suffolk, IP14 4SD

Mill House Breaks | Shepherds Huts

Mill House, Halesworth Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 0AE


Lavenham Two Day Winter Craft Market

Lavenham Village Hall, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9QT

Date: 23rd & 24th November 2024

Time: 10am – 4pm

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.


Local Businesses in Suffolk

EmZo Shop & Café | Suffolk

Station Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4NH

EezyBike Hire | Bury St Edmunds

All Saints Hotel, Fornham St Genevieve, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6JQ

Ela Turkish Restaurant | Stowmarket

36 Union Street West, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1HW

Dedham Boathouse Boat Hire

Mill Lane, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6DH

Alaz Turkish Cuisine | Sudbury

Church Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2BL

Easton Farm Park

Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0EQ

Africa Alive! | Zoo in Lowestoft

Africa Alive!, White's Lane, Kessingland, Suffolk, NR33 7TF

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa | Newmarket

11 Bury road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BX

Damerons Farm Cottages | Suffolk

Damerons Farm Henley, Ipswich , Suffolk , IP6 0RU

Dragonfly Hotel | Bury St Edmunds

Symonds Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7DZ

Bridge Farm Barns

Bridge Farm Barns, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7AY

Carrier’s Restaurant | Suffolk

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

Emmett’s Smokehouse & Café | Peasenhall

Emmett's Store, Peasenhall, Saxmundham , Suffolk, IP17 2HJ

The Food Museum Stowmarket | Suffolk

The Food Museum, Crowe Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL

Hintlesham Golf Club | Suffolk

Hintlesham, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP8 3JG

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