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Derbyshire Christmas Markets 2022
Derbyshire Christmas Markets 2022. It’s that time of year again. Mulled wine, beautiful food and the chance to visit a Christmas market.
Here’s a round-up of markets in Derbyshire this festive season.
Fabulous Places Christmas Market – November 15 to 17 2022
Enjoy more than 60 hand-selected stalls in the beauty of Shottle Hall. Stalls will include homemade food, jewellery, gifts and accessories for the home and garden. The market opens from 4 pm to 9 pm each day.
Shottle Hall, White Lane, Shottle, DE56 2EB
Chatsworth Christmas Market – November 5 to 23 2002
Everyone knows we’re huge fans of Chatsworth and we offer discounted tickets in the summer months. At Christmas, it’s a very special place – it even had its own TV documentary. Enjoy the unique festive market atmosphere of one of the county’s best-loved country houses. There are more than 100 stalls to browse and something for everyone, no matter your age.
Chatsworth House, Bakewell, DE45 1PP
Thornbridge Christmas Market – November 18 to 20 2022
Enjoy 20 stalls of local artisan makers including gin, bean-to-bar chocolate, candles, art and jewellery at the historic estate in the heart of the Peak District.
Thornbridge Hall, Baslow Road, Ashford in the Water
Bakewell Christmas Market – November 19 to 20 2022
Just six miles from Wheeldon Trees, in the heart of historic Bakewell, this wonderful market is enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. Walk the streets, sampling local produce, bag yourself some early Christmas presents and let the children run off steam on the various rides.
Bakewell centre
Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market – November 17 to 20 and 24 to 27 and December 1 – 4 December
Local artisans will be selling a range of quality items for the home and garden, seasonal food and drink, and arts and crafts in the atmospheric surroundings of Haddon Hall – a magical and romantic location for a winter market.
Haddon Hall, Bakewell, DE45 1LA
Derbyshire retreat
Why not combine a visit to your favourite Christmas market with a stay at Wheeldon Trees? Set in 12 acres of Peak District National Park, Wheeldon Trees is located in one of Derbyshire’s most stunning valleys. Nestled under High Wheeldon, the retreat enjoys views stretching to Chrome Hill and Dragon’s Back.
In addition to stunning holiday cottages, there is an honesty shop, free EV charging and wifi throughout. There is also a children’s play area, a games room, free electric bikes to explore the local area and a laundry room. Every guest receives a Wheeldon Trees tote bag containing milk, eggs, butter, High Wheeldon Rising filter coffee, tea bags, fruit cake and chocolate lollipops. All cottages feature toiletries from The White Company. What’s more, you can order delicious food and drink deliveries straight to your cottage from a partnership with Sauced Here. In-cottage wellness treatments can be booked during your stay with partners The Feelgood Pamper Company.