With Christmas almost upon us once again, we’ve hand picked some of the best Christmas markets in Suffolk this year. From wonderful artisan gifts to beautiful traditional music in unique venues, something for everyone and a great day out for the family to get into the festive spirit.
Stonham Barns Christmas Craft Market
Start your Christmas shopping early at Stonham Barns Park Annual Christmas Craft Market and see what special gifts you can find for your family and friends. 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. Santa’s Grotto and other entertainment for the children.
Dates: Saturday and Sunday 22 – 23 November and 29 – 30 November 2025
Entry: FREE (£10 charge for Santa’s Grotto for under-12s. Gift included.)
Bury St Edmunds Christmas Market
St Edmundsbury Cathedral opens its doors for its annual Christmas Market.
60-plus stallholders from Suffolk and beyond will showcase their products – a perfect place to find your Christmas gifts and to shop local. With everything from books and jewellery to gin and clothing, there will be something of interest for everyone, including stalls offering customisation of items there and then!
You’ll get the chance to browse stalls while also taking in the beautiful setting of the 16th century Cathedral. In addition to the shopping experience, there will be daily entertainment for visitors including carols and live music.
Date: 27 November 2025, 10am – 4.30pm
Entry £1 per person.
Suffolk Farmer's Christmas Market, Trinity Park, Ipswich
Festive food is the centrepiece to this annual event. Local producers and suppliers of bread and bakery items, locally reared meats, and local sourced pantry goodies. And a wide selection of gifts and presents from local businesses. Plenty to eat and drink to keep you fortified as you shop.
When: Saturday 29 November 2025. 9.30am – 2pm
Entry free. Free parking
Dogs welcome!
Suffolk County Christmas Fair, Hintlesham Hall, Ipswich
Your Christmas shopping all wrapped up at the Suffolk County Christmas Fair in the beautiful grounds of Hintlesham Hall, Ipswich. Over 3 days, over 120 stalls to choose festive produce or gifts and presents, live entertainment throughout, and food and drink.
Dates:
Friday 21st November – 2pm to 8pm
Saturday 22nd November – 10am to 6pm
Sunday 23rd November – 10am to 5pm
Tickets must be purchased online. No payment on the gate.
Lavenham Christmas Craft Market, Lavenham
In the beautiful, historic market town of Lavenham, the annual Christmas Craft Market takes place over two days in the Village Hall. Over 40 stalls showcasing the best of Suffolk produce and gifts. Lavenham Farmers Market joins in on the Saturday for the best festive food shopping.
Dates: 22 – 23 November 2025, 9am-3pm.
Entry: FREE
Struggling to think of some special gifts for those special people? We’ve got you covered with our list of Christmas Gift Ideas for grandparents, aunts, uncles and any other relatives!
