Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market

The Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market is back for another year at Haddon Hall.

The market takes place over four long weekends, with both morning and afternoon sessions.

The morning sessions start at 9.30 am and the afternoon sessions are from 1.30 pm.

The markets are on the following dates:

• Nov 16th-19th
• Nov 23rd-26th
• Nov 30th- Dec 3rd
• Dec 7th-10th.

Location

Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE4 1LA

Admission

• Adult   (16+ years)      £9.50
• Child    (5-15 years)     £2.50
• Infant  (0-4 years)       FREE

Green Travel Offer

Adults (16+ years) £6.50 / Children (0-15 years) free. If you are travelling to this event by bike or public transport, there is no need to pre-book. Simply buy your admission on arrival from the ticket office, but be ready to show proof of your green travel route. Green Travel Tickets will be valid for the entire day.

What to expect

The Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market is a festive shopping event held in the grounds and historic rooms of Haddon Hall. Over 100 carefully curated makers from across the country will be selling a wide range of handmade gifts, including Christmas decorations, jewellery, clothing, homewares, and food. There will also be a selection of food and drink stalls, serving everything from mulled wine and hot chocolate to mince pies and roasted chestnuts.

Accessibility

The market is accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobility, but please be aware that there are some uneven surfaces and gradients. There is also a disabled car park adjacent to the main entrance.

To pre-book your tickets, click on this link

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There’s no better time to visit than the run-up to Christmas. Haddon Hall and Chatsworth are just short car journeys away.

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