Markets

Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town

Name: Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town
Start: 2026-12-03
Location: Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NP

Four days of Christmas market stalls, Santa's grotto and festive entertainment in Bishop Auckland Market Place.

Thursday, 3 December 2026Thu 4-8 PM, Fri 4-9 PM, Sat 10 AM-8 PM, Sun 10 AM-6 PMMarket Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NPFree entry; Golden Pass £5 Thu, £7.50 Fri, £10 Sat-Sun; grotto add-on £5 per child, £2 per adultby Baccanalia

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About This Event

Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town fills the Market Place with a festive market, Santa's grotto and seasonal entertainment over four days in early December. Entry to the event is free. Opening hours are Thursday 4pm to 8pm, Friday 4pm to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 8pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. An optional Golden Pass costs £5 on Thursday, £7.50 on Friday and £10 on Saturday and Sunday, and a visit to Santa's grotto can be added for £5 per child and £2 per adult.