Christmas Markets in Suffolk – 2024

Christmas Markets in Suffolk – Updated for 2024

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 2024.

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.

Places to Visit in Suffolk

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

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