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.
Christmas and New Year 2024
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 2024
Chatsworth Christmas Market – 9th November to 1st December.
More than 100 stalls. Free but parking charges apply. Pre-booking essential.
Haddon Hall Mercatum Artisan Markets – 13th November to 15th December (but not Mondays or Tuesdays)
Bigger, better and more captivating than ever as Medieval Haddon’s beautifully-decorated courtyards, rooms and galleries play host to over 180 talented artisans and makers, carefully curated to offer the best in luxury Christmas shopping. Ceramicists, artists, chocolatiers, jewellers, candle makers, artisan stationers, perfumers and many more will make your Christmas shopping easy and enjoyable
Booking essential
Thornbridge Hall Christmas Market – 15th-17th, 22nd-24th Nov, 29th Nov – 1st Dec & 6th-8th Dec
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 – 16th and 17th November
100 stalls and gazebos
Free
Buxton Christmas Weekend Bazaar – 16th and 17th November
Seasonal foods, gifts and Santa’s Grotto. Lights switch on at 6pm on Saturday
Chesterfield Christmas Markets – 17th November
Including the Christmas lights switch on
Chesterfield Artisan Market – Sunday 24th November, Sunday 22nd 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.
Christmas lights switch on Saturday 16th November
Lantern Spectacular Friday 6th December
Bakewell Farmers Market – Saturday 21st December
Matlock Victorian Christmas Market – 6th-8th 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 – 9th November to 5th January 2025
Discover the magic of Christmas at Chatsworth. Young Henry Cavendish, budding experimental scientist and grandson of the 2nd Duke of Devonshire, is searching for the legendary Chatsworth lion, while the lion is on the hunt for a delicious Christmas feast!
Hardwick Hall – 17th November to 5th January 2025
Lyme Park – 29th November to 24th December
Enjoy a festive afternoon tea
Renishaw Hall – Christmas Tours 5th – 8th December and 12th – 15th December
Roast turkey lunches and breakfast with Santa available on some days
Booking essential
Thornbridge Hall – 13th Nov – 18th Dec
Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas with a “never-ordinary” house tour. A one-hour guided tour of Thornbridge Hall takes in the Great Hall with it’s 2 spectacular 15ft lit Christmas trees, the music room, the family sitting room and the family kitchen set for Christmas Dinner, plus enjoy a mince pie and mulled wine in the House Bar.
Christmas at Revolution House – the House is currently closed. No announcement yet about Christmas 2024, sadly
Not a stately home but see what a 17th Century Christmas would have looked like
Other Events
Lights of Abraham – 22nd 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 – 16th November to 21st December
A magical journey to the North Pole
Bakewell Christmas Sparkle – 8th December
Santa’s little helpers are busy planning this family-friendly FREE day out
Matlock Farm Park – from 23rd November
Santa’s arrival, grotto and breakfast. Great fun for the kids
World of Wedgwood Christmas Events – from 23rd 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 – 30th November
Stalls and funfair attractions, carol singing and musical entertainment
Decorated Christmas Trees in Bakewell, Chesterfield, Castleton. Please ask for details
