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Blanchland Artisan Christmas Market - Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2026.
Looking for a Christmas market with a difference? Blanchland Artisan Markets are quality-guaranteed; come along and explore the incredible talent and craftsmanship of our 45-plus traders. Set in the chocolate box village of Blanchland on the border of Northumberland and County Durham, our markets have a fabulous reputation for high-quality handmade crafts, art, food and drink. We have a two-day celebration of all the best Christmas gifts, goodies and makes. You will find the streets buzzing with activity, and four locations showcasing the very best Artisan makers and creatives from the region.
Join us in the Square for our traditional outdoor market; our bijou experience is located in the iconic Gatehouse; Blanchland Village Hall and the Long Room will be filled to the rafters with Christmas cheer and the most fantastic local makers, bakers, artists and artisan makers! Hot food, mulled wine, festive music, clog dancing, choirs, and so much more will be happening throughout the festive fair weekend, so be sure to explore Blanchland Abbey as part of your Christmas day out!
Our fairs are free to enter, and dogs are welcome - Open 11 to 4pm
Blue badge parking is available at the front of Blanchland Village Hall; please show your badge.
Honesty Box parking is available at Shildon Road and on the field adjacent to the Village Hall.
Accessibility - Disabled toilets are available at The Village Hall. The Hall and Long Room are accessible. There are stairs down into the Abbey and a flight of stairs to the Gatehouse, and steps inside. The Square is accessible, with gravel underfoot.
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