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If you're looking to support local makers and traders in Hitchin and the surrounding area this Christmas, then look no further than the Mum's guide to Hitchin round-up of all the local Christmas fair and markets!

If you know of events that are not in this guide, then please add them using this form.

I will continue to add to this guide as more events are added to the website, and there will be more guides as we get closer to Christmas, so do bookmark this page and come back!

There are a number of other guides where you can find even more great events this Christmas:

• Christmas Lights Trails - coming soon!
• Where to see Father Christmas 
• Christmas films and shows - coming soon!

Christmas Markets, Shopping and Craft Fairs

 

In Hitchin

Shop Small Hitchin - Christmas Market at Hitchin Town Hall
FREE ENTRY
Sun 30th November 2025 11am - 4pm
Hitchin is where our Shop Small Markets began and are always hugely popular with both stall holders and shoppers. This year we have 2 dates with different stalls each day! This means we will be showcasing 76 small businesses over 2 floors throughout the weekend! The perfect place to get all that Christmas Shopping done!
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St Katharine's Church Christmas Fair at Ickleford Village Hall
Sat 6th December 2025 11am - 3pm
Crafts, toys, seasonal items, soup lunches, plus hot and cold drinks.
All profits to go to St Katharine's Church to help run the church and support local charities.
Free entry.
Raffle with grand draw at 2:30pm.
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Rainbow Craft Fair at St Mary's Church House
Sun 14th December 2025 11-3
Regular monthly craft fair. Admission free.
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Letchworth, Stotfold, Arlesey and surrounding villages

Standalone Farm Christmas Market at Standalone Farm, Letchworth
Sun 30th November 2025, Saturday 6th December and Sunday 7th December 2025
Join us at Standalone this Christmas for a heartwarming festive market filled with twinkling lights, cheerful music, and the scent of delicious seasonal treats in the air. Wander through stalls brimming with unique, handcrafted treasures and discover the perfect gifts to delight your loved ones. Under twos go free! There will also be plenty of family activities including face painting, fairground rides, light up tractors and lots more to keep little ones busy.
Soak up the festive spirit on:
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December
Bring family and friends, sip something warm, and make memories at the Standalone Christmas Market.
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Nearby (within 30 mins' drive)

Christmas Craft & Food Fayre Spectacular at Jordans Mill
Sat 6th December 2025 - Sun 7th December 2025 9.30am - 3.30pm
Make your festive shopping extra special this year with a joyful day of browsing handmade crafts, artisan gifts, and festive treasures. Discover one of a kind gifts for your loved ones, made and sourced by local small businesses. Don't miss this wonderful day out; come along to browse the huge range of festive delights on offer!
🛍 The first 20 families, couples, or individuals will receive a FREE goody bag!
📅 Date: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
💰 FREE entry!
📍 Location: The Ivel and Ouse Room (above the Riverside Café) & outside the Riverside Café and the Mill.
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Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 14th December 2025 10am - 4pm
FREE ENTRY
Explore a wonderfully festive Christmas market spanning the decadent rooms of our Jacobean style mansion house. With over 45 craft and gift stalls to explore, there's plenty to help with your Christmas shopping. Why not indulge in the festive spirit with some mulled wine, baileys hot chocolate and festive treats from the bar? And, best of all... entry is FREE.
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Christmas Craft Market at The BIGG Theatre
Sat 13th December 2025 10am - 4pm
Shop wonderful local artists for cutesy Christmas gifts and treats! Plus grab some delicious coffee + cake from The BIGG Theatre Cafe! A lovely way to spend your weekend plus a free fun activity for your little ones!
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Luton Hoo Christmas Market at Luton Hoo Walled Garden (The Conservatory)
Sun 7th December 2025 10am - 4pm
FREE ENTRY, £2 PARKING
Christmas starts here.
Join us for a magical day filled with seasonal gifts, delicious festive food, and family-friendly cheer at the Luton Hoo Estate Christmas Market.
With handpicked stalls, local treats, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off the festive season with the whole family.
Visits with Father Christmas will be bookable soon (see website for details).
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Harpenden Christmas Farmer's Market - Lower High Street
Sun 21st December 2025 10am - 2pm
Our Christmas Farmers' Market will include exceptional quality produce, unique gifts, street food and drinks - everything you need for a very happy Christmas availabile locally in vibrant Harpenden, with some added sparkle! Specialists in meats, fish, preserves, cheese, fruit & veg, artisan bakeries, beer, wines and spirits, world-wide foods, gifts, crafts, pet supplies and more.
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Hertfordshire Christmas Shopping Fair at Hertfordshire Showground
Sat 6th December 2025 - Sun 7th December 2025 10am - 3.30pm
A busy and popular Christmas Shopping Fair at this very well known and established venue. Around 150 exhibitors celebrating Christmas Gifts, Arts & Crafts, Fashion & Beauty, Food & Drink, as well as the unique and uncategorisable!
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St Albans Creative Christmas Market at St Albans Museum & Gallery
Sat 6th December 2025 11am
FREE ENTRY
Shop Small Pop Up will be returning for the 3rd year this Christmas with their beautifully curated creative market in the Assembly Room at St Albans Museum + Gallery. From jewellery, candles and ceramics to artwork, local puzzles and cakes, discover over 20 small creative businesses and shop for an array of beautiful Christmas gifts, stocking fillers and bespoke local-made products. Perfect for treating yourself or a loved one. Free entry!
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Christmas at The Mill - Mill Green Museum, Bush Hall Lane, Hatfield
Sun 7th December 2025 10am-3pm
Come and experience Christmas at the Mill for the whole family! Join us for Christmas at the Mill, 10am-3pm on 7th December at Mill Green Museum and Watermill, with local stallholders and a chance to meet Father Christmas who will be joining us in the mill. Our Cafe, Miller's Kitchen will also be offering festive treats and winter warmers. Ticket prices: £5 per adult, £3 per child and under 1s go free. £2 extra per child for visit to see Father Christmas. 
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Have a lovely Christmas x