Discover the best festive fairs and markets in and around the county
Finding treasure for loved ones is never easy, but you can be sure to find that perfect gift at one of the wonderful Christmas markets around Herefordshire. Discover bespoke hampers, hand crafted accessories, stunning jewellery and delicious locally soured food and drink. It’ll be hard not to treat yourself too!
Here’s our round up of the shopping events near you, with plenty of mulled wine and mince pies to keep you going!
November Saturday and Sunday 21 & 22
Steiner Acadamy Christmas Fair at Much Dewchurch
Friday evening (6.30–8.30pm)
Adults can enjoy browsing a curated selection of artisan stalls in a relaxed atmosphere whilst sipping a mulled wine; the perfect way to start the festive season!
Saturday (11am–4pm)
A family day full of hands-on activities, workshops, and entertainment for all ages. Children can visit the Snow Queen’s magical grotto, make beeswax candles, decorate gingerbread, or enjoy storytelling sessions. Wreath-making workshops, hearty seasonal food, and homemade cakes will add to the festive spirit.
Browse handcrafted gifts – from pottery, jewellery, and textiles to toys and festive decorations – all crafted by local artisans and small independent makers.
Free Entry
Details here
(Thursdays) November 20 & 27 and December 4, 11 & 18
10am – 4pm
Hay Market receives a festive twist to its regular weekly craft, vintage, food, drink and produce market in the town centre.
More info here
November Saturday and Sunday 29 & 30
10am – 4pm
Hay on Wye Winter Weekend Market – A special festive two-day market alongside this annual festival of talks, conversations, performance and activities. Featuring local makers, street food and flea market in Hay’s Memorial Square.
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November 30 and every Friday & Sunday until 21 December
9am – 4pm
Hereford Christmas Markets line High Town and Commercial Street. With 30-40 stalls each day, all in sight of the city’s huge Christmas tree.
More info here
Hereford late night shopping evenings are 3, 10 and 17 December and car parking is free from 4pm. Check the council website for exceptions.
December Thursday 4 – Sunday 7
10am – 5pm
Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre is a huge market with 200 stalls and exciting street entertainment, allowing you to shop for everything you ever wanted and more!
More info here
December Saturdays 6, 13 & 20
9am – 3pm
Ross on Wye Christmas Markets The beautiful Market House in the centre of Ross-on-Wye will set the scene for the Christmas Markets. Explore a variety of traders selling everything from baked goods and street food to handmade gifts.
Each market will have live music or entertainment to give you that festive feeling too.
More info here
December Sunday 7
10am – 3pm
Aardvark Christmas Fair, Bucknell, North Herefordshire.
Aardvark’s bookery building and grounds lets you discover vintage wares, crafts, festive foods and mulled wine for unique festive shopping and treats.
More info here
December Saturday 13
10am – 4pm
Leominster Victorian Christmas Market.
Shop in a Dickensian world as the town trasnsports you back to this fanciful time in period dress with a plethora of seasonal ware from local small businesses and additional entertainments.
More info here
PLUS
10am – 3pm
Grange Court’s Christmas Market where you can discover hand-made gifts and foodie treats.
More info here
Saturday 13 December
9.30am – 4pm
Hereford Cathedral Christmas Fair. This beautifully traditional event is held inside the beautiful Cathedral Nave. With carols sung outside at midday, this is a wonderful way to shop for loved ones.
More info here
Sunday 14 December
10am – 4pm
Hellens Manor Christmas Craft Market at Much Marcle near Ledbury showcases local crafts people, demonstrations and delicious foods for unique buys.
More info here
December Saturday and Sunday 13 & 14
10am – 4pm
Sorrel & Sage shopping weekend at Trumpet near Ledbury, with Little Hedgerow shop and the gallery filled with designer makers.
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December Saturday and Sunday 13 & 14
10am – 4pm
Hay Christmas Fayre lines the streets of Hay on Wye for one big festive jambori.
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PLUS
Hay Castle’s Christmas Fair with over 30 individual makers of ceramics, jewellery, art, clothing and food gifts.
More info here
To discover more Christmas events in and around Herefordshire look on our seasonal section here
For even more entertainment check out our massive What’s On guide here