Artisan Christmas Markets at Holden Clough Nurseries
14 November – 13 December 2026
Holden Clough Nurseries, Holden, Lancashire(BB7 4PF)
Christmas comes to a Lancashire plant nursery with roots going back to 1927. Holden Clough Nurseries, at Holden, close to Bolton-by-Bowland in the Ribble Valley, began as the kitchen garden of Holden Clough House and has been run by the same family since 1978. On five weekends before Christmas, named Ivy, Mistletoe, Fir, Holly and Berry, its Artisan Christmas Markets tuck stalls into corners of the nursery among the trees, festive plants and Christmas displays. Local makers and growers bring things made or grown by hand: ceramics, forged ironwork, skincare and scents, art and books, textiles, jewellery and treats to eat. Entry is free, parking is plentiful and dogs on a short lead are welcome. The Reading Room serves brunch and lunch, and the rest of the nursery is there to wander too.
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What to expect
Date & times
14 November – 13 December 2026
Getting there
Holden Clough Nurseries, Holden, Lancashire (BB7 4PF for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets. Not confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Dogs at this market
Dogs are welcome at this market, on a lead.
Dogs allowed in:
- Food and drink areas
Notes
Dogs are welcome at the nursery, on a short lead at all times. Well-behaved dogs can also go into The Reading Room, where water and dog treats are available.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
Not confirmed:
- Step-free access
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
Most of the nursery is reached by gravel paths. Wheelchairs with pneumatic tyres should manage these, but wheelchairs with solid tyres may find them difficult. The Reading Room is wheelchair accessible via the gravel paths, and there is an accessible toilet on site.
Frequently asked questions
When are the Artisan Christmas Markets at Holden Clough Nurseries in 2026?
There are five markets on five weekends. Ivy is on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026, Mistletoe on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, Fir on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, Holly on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December, and Berry on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December.
What time do the Artisan Christmas Markets open?
The markets run from 9am to 5pm on the Saturday and from 10am to 4pm on the Sunday. The exception is Ivy, where Saturday opens at 10am.
Is it free to go to the Artisan Christmas Markets?
Yes, all five markets are free to enter.
What makes the Artisan Christmas Markets at Holden Clough Nurseries special?
The markets are held at a family-run plant nursery that has been growing plants since 1927, and the nursery is decorated for Christmas with trees, festive plants and displays. The stalls are run by carefully selected local makers, creators and producers of handmade and hand-grown goods.
How do I get to Holden Clough Nurseries?
The nursery is at Holden, near Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire BB7 4PF. Putting that postcode into a sat nav brings you straight to the nursery.
Is there parking at the Artisan Christmas Markets?
Yes, there is plenty of parking on site at the nursery.
Can I bring my dog to the Artisan Christmas Markets?
Yes, dogs are welcome at the nursery, but they must be kept on a short lead at all times. Well-behaved dogs can also go into The Reading Room, where water and dog treats are available.
Is the Artisan Christmas Market wheelchair accessible?
Most of the nursery is reached by gravel paths. Wheelchairs with pneumatic tyres should manage these, but wheelchairs with solid tyres may find them difficult. The Reading Room is wheelchair accessible via the gravel paths, and there is an accessible toilet on site.
What food and drink can I get at Holden Clough Nurseries?
The Reading Room serves breakfast and brunch all day, with lunches such as soups, steak and ale pies and pizzas, plus sandwiches, toasties and baked sweet treats. Afternoon Tea is served daily from 12 noon to 3pm and must be booked. Drinks include teas, coffee, wines, ales and local gin and tonics. Some stallholders also sell edible treats.
What is on at the Artisan Christmas Markets?
The stalls sell ceramics, hand-forged ironwork, natural skincare, fragrances, local art and literature, textiles, ethical clothing, jewellery and edible treats. The nursery is decorated for Christmas with Christmas trees, festive plants and displays.
Where are the Artisan Christmas Markets?
They are at Holden Clough Nurseries in Holden, near Bolton-by-Bowland, in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire.
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