Things to Do in Durham
Planning Your Trip
Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
To build your own Itinerary, click
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

You are here > Home > Only in Durham > Markets
Experience the vibrant markets of Durham, where local traders offer fresh produce, handmade crafts, and unique treasures that showcase the county’s charm.
Number of results: 27
, currently showing 1 to 20.
Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Step into a world of festive wonder at Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town, 4-7 December 2025! Join us for four unforgettable days filled with twinkling lights, enchanting markets, live entertainment, and the magic of Santa’s Grotto.
Christmas Markets
Wynyard
Wynyard Hall's famous Christmas Fair is back this November!
Markets
Barnard Castle
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Wednesday 8.00am to 16.30
Farmers Market
Middleton-in-Teesdale
March to December, traditional Farmers Market in an all-weather, undercover auction mart. Free Entry. Free Parking. Dog Friendly. 40+ Fabulous Foodie Traders every month.
Markets
Consett
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00-16:00
Christmas and New Year
Brancepeth, Durham
Over 70 separate stalls of different and amazing crafts will be displayed for sale in Brancepeth Castle from all over the North.
Christmas Markets
Chester le Street
Celebrate the season with festive stalls, live music, and the cosy aroma of delicious food and drinks. Enjoy mulled wine, sweet treats, and holiday cheer as local musicians bring the magic of Christmas to life!
Christmas Markets
Murton
Join us for our much-anticipated Winter Artisan Market on Sunday 9th November. Embrace the spirit of change as we welcome the colder months, celebrating the warmth and creativity of our independent North East traders.
Markets
Stanley
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8.00-16:00
Christmas Markets
Lanchester, Durham
The Lanchester Christmas Market is back!
Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
The galleries and grounds of the French styled Museum in Barnard Castle are once again set to come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of the season as the highly anticipated annual Winter Market returns from Friday 12th December until Sunday…
Christmas Markets
Staindrop
Three Magical Days of Festive Shopping, Eating and Cheer.
Christmas and New Year
Durham
We’re excited to welcome you to Ushaw for a two-day celebration of beautiful festive gift inspiration from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 November – the perfect way to start your Christmas season!
Markets
Sedgefield
The market is run by Sedgefield Development Trust - and is held every first Sunday of the Month, on the village green, from 8.30am to 12.30pm - and includes a free community stall, music tent & health bus.
The free stall is available to clubs and…
Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Get ready to step into a festive wonderland at South Causey Inn's FREE Christmas Markets! This December, skip the crowded high streets and shop local for unique, handcrafted gifts, festive treats, and beautiful treasures — all in the cosy, twinkling…
Christmas and New Year
Durham Market Place, Durham City
Durham Christmas Festival returns – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.
Markets
Bishop Auckland
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8:00-17:00
Markets
Durham city
Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.
Independent Shop / Local
Consett
Shop local at The HUB Consett with over 65 stockists to choose from selling everything from food and drink to crafts, homeware, and jewelry. The quality and selection available is phenomenal. All of the stockists are small and micro North East based…
Christmas Markets
Blanchland, Consett
Discover the magic of the holiday season at the enchanting Christmas Artisan Market in Blanchland.
© Copyright Visit County Durham. All Rights Reserved
Registered Office: Visit County Durham, East Wing, 1st Floor, Corten House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS

