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

Visit the Suffolk County Christmas Fair for the ‘ultimate Christmas shopping experience in Suffolk!

Get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up at the Suffolk County Christmas Fair, which is returning to the prestigious Hintlesham Hall near Ipswich for a third year running.

Dates: Friday 21st November – 2pm to 8pm

Saturday 22nd November – 10am to 6pm

Sunday 23rd November – 10am to 5pm

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Stonham Barns Christmas Market

Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT

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. Mulled Wine, Minced Pies and other Christmas goodies available to purchase.

Small children’s rides, train rides, and live music.

Dates: 22nd | 23rd | 29th | 30th November 2025

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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 23rd November 2025

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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 & 9th November 2025

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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: 22nd & 23rd November 2025

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