Christmas markets & fairs
Delightful days to shop for hand-crafted gifts and artisan foods
Our round-up of the best Christmas markets and fairs in Herefordshire this winter.
Bromyard Christmas light switch on & festive market, Saturday 19 November, from 11am
Tour the shops in the morning, to the tunes played from a magnificent fairground organ, and pop into the Christmas Fair at Falcon Mews before hitting the stalls at the special street market from 1 - 6pm. Throughout the afternoon, Santa's grotto will be open and there will be carol singing and live music, building up to the lantern parade and magnificent lights switch on.
Artisan Christmas Shopping Weekend, 19 & 20 Nov, 11am - 3.30pm
Discover a range of locally made, sustainable products brought to Croft Castle by The Courtyard Shop's local, independent artists, designers and makers. Normal admission charges apply.
Christmas h.Art & craft fair, 26 Nov 10am - 4pm, 27 Nov 11am - 4pm
Pop along to St Mary's Church, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HN to browse the work of nine fantastic artists alongside a hoard of craft stalls. With drinks, homemade cake and light lunches available across the weekend.
Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre, 27 November, 11am - 5pm
This year’s festive extravaganza features over 70 artisan stalls, street food, live music and the chance to visit Santa’s Grotto and meet his reindeer. Lights switch on at 4pm.
FestiveNest at Little Verzons Farm, 19 & 20 Nov, 9am - 5pm
A weekend of seasonal fun and celebration featuring 40 stalls selling local produce and hand crafted goods, 30 carol singers, a children's Christmas treasure hunt around the grounds, elf on the shelf, donkeys & pgymy goats, plus mulled apple cocktail and mince pies! Penny’s infamous Hamperland reopens this year upstairs for present ideas and personalised wrapping.
Free entry, read more
Ledbury Late night Shopping, 2 December, 5 - 8pm
For all the festive feels, mooch around the independent shops and street market, accompanied by carols. Pick up holly & mistletoe and call in at one of the many cafes for a bite to eat. For more info
Artisan Christmas Market @ St Michael's Hospice, 2 December, 6.30 - 9.30pm
Step into Christmas with St Michael's Hospice. Start on the terrace with gin tasting, courtesy of Black Mountains Botanicals and a light supper whilst you browse the stalls. Then take an immersive walk through the thousands of fairy lights lining the gardens and enjoy live music from the Hereford Police Male Voice Choir.
Tickets £10, over 18s only, for more info
Kington Winter Food & Drink Festival, 3 December, 9.30am - 3pm
Sample the best of what the borders has to offer. Tour five venues hosting 100 stalls, each hand picked to offer a wide range of producers from charcuterie and oils to patisserie and chocolate. Don't miss a trip to the pop up cocktail bar, sponsored by local favourite White Heron Cassis. For more info
Bromyard Outdoor Market Christmas Special, 4 December, 10am - 2pm
Enjoy a mooch around our fabulous food stalls and enjoy our festive German Market theme, featuring mulled wine, hot cider and bratwurst sausages. For more info
Bromyard late-night shopping, Friday 9 December, 4 - 8pm
Take the chance to enjoy a relaxed evening mooch around Bromyard's shops, with seasonal refreshments. Pop into the cafes for a cosy hot chocolate to round off the evening. For more info
Leominster Victorian Christmas Street Market, 10 December, 10am - 3pm
Step back in time and enjoy a truly Dickensian adventure . The town centre will be brimming with stalls selling handmade and locally produced gifts, plus street food, roasted chestnuts and mulled wine. Take a horse and carriage ride, before being entertained by Punch and Judy, Morris dancers and live seasonal music and more.
Free entry, read more
The Hereford Artisan Christmas Market, 10 December, 10am - 4pm
A curated market in the heart of Hereford! Carefully selected artists and designers from the local area will offer their creations, making for a beautiful Christmas shopping experience in our tiny city. For more info.
