Take a Peak District Christmas or New Year break. Do some Christmas shopping at one of the Christmas markets. Take a bracing walk in the countryside. Relax and get into that Christmas spirit.
If you’d love to get away for a mini break before Christmas, then consider a break in Byre or Hayloft Cottages. Our cottages have underfloor heating, log burning stoves for added atmosphere and are cosy all day long.
Festive Highlights: Christmas and New Year 2025
You can start your break on any day that you like, our breaks are flexible. Our minimum stay is 2 nights (except over Christmas itself). Come and stay to make the most of all the seasonal events that the Peak District and Derbyshire have to offer.
We decorate the cottages from early December to get you into that Christmassy spirit.
Things to do in late November & December
As you can see below there’s something going somewhere nearby every weekend from mid November. Come and enjoy this magical time of year.
Christmas Markets and Events 2025
Chatsworth Christmas Market – 8th November to 14th December.
Part of the Chatsworth experience, featuring over 100 stalls, live music, and festive food. Tickets include market access when purchased for house visits in that period. Pre-booking essential.
Haddon Hall Mercatum Artisan Markets – November and December
One of the most immersive events—over 180 artisan makers in the historic setting of Haddon Hall. Pre-booking strongly advised
Thornbridge Hall Christmas Market – 5th-7th Dec and 12th-14th December
A holly-jolly Christmas shopping experience! With over 30 local artisan stalls, it’s the perfect place to find unique gifts, indulge in festive treats, and soak up the festive spirit!
Bakewell Christmas Market – 15th and 16th November
100 stalls and gazebos
Free
Buxton Christmas Weekend Bazaar – 15th and 16th November
Seasonal foods, gifts and Santa’s Grotto. Lights switch on at 6pm on Saturday
Chesterfield Christmas Markets – 23rd November
Including the Christmas lights switch on
Chesterfield Artisan Market – Sunday 30th November, Sunday 21st December
The artisan market takes place on the last Sunday of every month.
Ashbourne Late Night Shopping – every Friday evening throughout December.
Lantern procession, hog roast and market stalls.
Lantern Spectacular Friday 5th December
Bakewell Farmers Market – Saturday 20th December
Matlock Victorian Christmas Market – December
Over 200 stalls – a winter wonderland!
Cromford Mills – the first three weekends in December
Unique gifts, live music, arts and crafts show and meet the Grinch himself (16th, 17th Dec)
Stately Homes dressed for Christmas
Chatsworth – 8th November to 4th January 2026
A festive must-visit — the house, gardens, farmyard, and playground are transformed with holiday decor, garden light trails, and themed experiences.
Hardwick Hall – November and December
Lyme Park – November and December
Enjoy a festive afternoon tea
Renishaw Hall – Christmas Tours 4th – 7th December and 11th – 14th December
Roast turkey lunches and breakfast with Santa available on some days
Booking essential
Thornbridge Hall – 13th Nov – 18th Dec
“Never Ordinary” guided House Tours through festively decorated rooms, mulled wine, mince pies, and garden access. Plus, a charming Christmas Shopping Village runs over two December weekends
Other Events
Lights of Abraham – 21st Nov – 30th Dec 4:30 to 9pm
Follow the stunning light trail, illuminated gardens and woodland paths, twinkling herons, a fairy gathering and giant stars
The Polar Express at Churnet Valley Railway – 8th November to 23rd December
A magical journey to the North Pole
Bakewell Christmas Sparkle – 7th December
Santa’s little helpers are busy planning this family-friendly FREE day out
Matlock Farm Park – from late November
Santa’s arrival, grotto and breakfast. Great fun for the kids
World of Wedgwood Christmas Events – from late November right up to Christmas Eve
Breakfast with Santa, Santa’s workshop, storytime with Santa, afternoon tea with Santa – he’s a busy man at World of Wedgwood!
Bolsover Lantern Parade and Christmas Festival – 29th November
Stalls and funfair attractions, carol singing and musical entertainment
Decorated Christmas Trees in Bakewell, Chesterfield, Castleton. Please ask for details
