Christmas Markets in Suffolk – 2023

Christmas Markets in Suffolk – Updated for 2023

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 2023.

Suffolk County Christmas Fair

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

Friday 24th November – 3pm to 8pm

Saturday 25th November – 10am to 6pm

Sunday 26th November – 10am to 5pm

The ultimate Christmas shopping experience in Suffolk.

Stonham Barns Christmas Market

Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT

Dates: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th November 2023

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 19th November 2023

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.

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The East Anglian Festive Shopping Fair

Newmarket Racecourse, Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0TF

Date: 28th & 29th October 2023

Time: 10am – 4pm

We celebrate all good things for Christmas from Food & Drink to Arts Crafts and Gifts. You can enjoy browsing, sampling and buying from a mouth watering array of stallholders.

Suffolk Christmas Shopping Fair

Suffolk Showground, Trinity Park, Ipswich, IP3 8UH

Dates: 4th & 5th November 2023

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!

The Wherstead Park Christmas Show 2023

Wherstead Park, The Street, Wherstead Ipswich, IP9 2BJ

Dates: 4th & 5th November 2023

Time: 10am – 4pm

As always there will be a great selection of gift ideas for everyone, food, drink and much more. With over 70+ exhibitors spread out across the entire venue, both inside our mansion and atrium space, and also in our giant heated marquee on the lawn.

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Lavenham Two Day Winter Craft Market

Lavenham Village Hall, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9QT

Date: 25th & 26th November 2023

Time: 9am – 3pm

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.

Baylham Christmas Fair

Baylham House Farm, Mill Lane, Baylham, Ipswich, IP6 8LG

Date: 2nd – 3rd December 2023

Times: 8am – 4pm

This year at Baylham House Farm we are going to hold our second Christmas fair with the one and only Farmer Christmas!

🎅 Book and meet Farmer Christmas in his grotto. He knows if you’ve been good or bad.

🎅 Local stalls and craft holders will be here with their creations for the perfect Christmas gift.

Christmas Crafts and Gifts | Bury St Edmunds

The Apex, 1 Charter Square, The Arc Shopping Centre, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3FD

Date: Saturday 2nd December 2023

Times: 10am – 4:30pm

A select few stalls at this lovely modern venue The Apex in the centre of Historic town of Bury St Edmunds. A warm friendly shopping experience.

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