One-day Christmas market of sweet, handmade treats and dessert-inspired drinks from local makers, with a children's workshop for ages 4-10.
Derby Market Hall hosts the Christmas Markets from Saturday 14 November to Sunday 15 November, with the Sugarplum edition taking centre stage on Saturday. It's one of the first festive dates in the city, and the hall is open throughout the weekend for browsing. The markets bring together local makers, artists and independent traders, so you'll find unique gifts and seasonal treats rather than the usual high-street fare.
Saturday is the Sugarplum edition, a one-day celebration of sweet, indulgent and handmade treats from local makers. It's a dessert-focused day, with dessert-inspired drinks and sweet-themed entertainment including live performances, music and photo opportunities. If you're coming with kids, there's a 'Snap and Chat Connect' workshop running throughout the day for ages 4-10. They can paint and decorate a wooden lollipop, make a paper sweet or decorate a gingerbread person, with colouring sheets, games and real sweets to win.
The wider festive programme runs from 10 November to 24 December, with five markets spread across three towns and villages. Inside the Market Hall, there's a Santa's Grotto, so it's a good spot to tick off a few early gifts. The hall itself is a food hall with a free miniature railway ride, a giant doodle wall and live entertainment, and it's accessible, allergy-aware and baby-change friendly.
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Entry is free, and the Christmas Markets run at Derby Market Hall on 14 and 15 November, with the Sugarplum edition on Saturday.
