As you count down the sleeps till Santa, towns and cities in the South East are coming to life with a host of vibrant Christmas Markets for you to enjoy.
The Christmas markets are full of some unique and unusual gift ideas and with hand picked stalls, food, drink and entertainment to get you in the festive spirit. Whether your looking for small stocking fillers to personalised gifts, seeking out Christmas gifts for your loved ones, or some festive inspiration, South East England has some of the best christmas markets in the UK and our guide will help you discover some of the best markets the region has to offer. Christmas Markets are shown in start date order.
Best Christmas Markets in South East England
- Southampton Christmas Market, Southampton, Hampshire (13h November 2025 - 4th January 2026)
Visit Southampton Christmas Market, on Above Bar, and enjoy a wide range of tasty treats and live entertainment. There will also be children's rides, including a traditional horse carousel, festive bars stocked with tasty hot chocolates and hot mulled cider, and special gifts from a selection of vendors.
- Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire (14h November 2025 - 3rd January 2026)
The seasonal village of wooden chalets offers everything from inspired Christmas gift ideas to tasty treats, and if you have worked up an appetite, there is a tempting selection of street food stalls to share with loved ones under the stars.
- Christmas at the Malls, Basingstoke, Hampshire (14th November 2025 - 4th January 2025)
Shop for crafty Christmas gifts at the Malls, Basingstoke, with pop-up walkabout Christmas charaters and the chance to meet Santa Claus on the 7th December.
- Winchester Christmas Market, Winchester, Hampshire (21st - 22nd November 2025)
Head to Winchester this Christmas for one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe, with its bustling atmosphere, stunning location, and handpicked high-quality stalls, its ideal for a festive day out.
- Maidenhead Christmas Market, Maidenhead, Berkshire (22nd November 2025)
The bustling Maidenhead festive market will be filling the square with stalls, a festive fun fair, live entertainment, combined with the Christmas light switch on at 6pm
- Cookham Christmas Market, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire (29th November 2025)
The Annual Cookham Christmas Market is returning on Sunday 24th November. An event designed to showcase the beautiful products, decorations and gifts from local artisan independent businesses.
- Broadstairs Christmas Market, Broadstairs, Kent (29th November 2025)
Head to Pierremont Hall for the Broadstairs and St Peter's Christmas market with Christmas carols, and a free meet and greet with Mr & Mrs Claus.
- Henley Christmas Market , Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire (4th - 14th December 2025)
Set within festive alpine chalets in the central Market Square around the Christmas Tree
- Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival, Isle of Wight, (4th - 7th December 2025)
Get ready for a truly enchanting holiday experience at the Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival
- Farthingloe Barn Christmas Market, Dover, Kent, (6th - 7th December 2025)
Expect a stunning selection of local artisan crafts, delicious festive food, warming drinks, and a magical Christmas atmosphere.
- Festival of Christmas Markets, Portsmouth, Hampshire (6th - 7th December 2025)
The perfect event to get into the festive spirit, the markets offer the chance to pick up gifts for loved ones or treats for yourself, with over 100 stalls from local makers and artisans.
- Milestones Christmas Market, Basingstoke, Hampshire (6th - 7th December 2025)
Join Milestones Museum for the return of the seasonal, undercover market! On the museum’s immersive, historic streets, visit over 50 stalls selling festive treats and gifts from local and independent sellers.
- Christmas in Eastbourne, Eastbourne, East Sussex (20th December 2025)
There will be Christmas carols, a Live music stage, Choirs, Christmas Market and Christmas Music all day 9am-5pm.
More Christmas Markets are being added all the time, so keep checking back to find out where you can enjoy some festive shopping around the South East below. You can also enjoy slipping and sliding your way into the Christmas season with some ice skating or spending time at one of the region's fantastic festive illumination events, lighting up the winter darkness or meeting the big man himself - Santa Claus.
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