Beetham Nurseries Christmas Market
Thursday 3 December – Sunday 6 December 2026
Beetham Nurseries, Beetham, Cumbria(LA7 7AP)
Family-run, and started in 1984 with a single small field, Beetham Nurseries holds a four-day Christmas market at the southern edge of the Lakes, on the A6 just south of Milnthorpe in Cumbria. Local makers and small businesses trade from tipis strung with lights, a blend of returning names and newcomers, with the tipis keeping off the winter weather. Pick a real tree from hundreds, cut or in pots, then warm up beside the fire pit. A local primary school choir starts off the live music. Children can make crafts in the heated marquee, search for six mischievous elves and join in festive games, and there are wreath-making workshops too. Stop for wood-fired pizza or street food, and on Thursday the market stays open into the evening, with free mulled wine for late shoppers.
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What to expect
Date & times
Thursday 3 December – Sunday 6 December 2026
Getting there
Beetham Nurseries, Beetham, Cumbria (LA7 7AP for sat nav)
Dogs
Information coming soon
Accessibility
Available: Accessible toilets. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, 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
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Accessible toilets
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
Toilets, including disabled toilets and baby changing facilities, are available inside The Garden Cafe. Step-free access and accessible parking have not been described by the nursery.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Beetham Nurseries Christmas Market in 2026?
It runs for four days: Thursday 3, Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026.
What are the opening times?
Thursday 3 December: 12 noon to 7.30pm, with late-night shopping from 5pm to 7.30pm. Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December: 10am to 4pm each day.
Where is the Christmas Market?
At Beetham Nurseries, Pool Darkin Lane, Beetham, near Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7AP. The nursery is on the A6, south of Milnthorpe, and says it is just 4 miles from the M6.
What is there to see and do?
Local makers and businesses trade from festive tipis with twinkly lights, a mix of long-standing favourites and new stallholders. There is live music, opened by a local primary school choir, with more acts across the weekend. Hundreds of freshly cut and potted Christmas trees are on sale, with a fire pit. The Christmas Shop has decorations, trees, lights, gifts, and food and drink, with offers across the four days. Wreath-making workshops are held in the marquee on The Terrace, and a knife and tool sharpening service is at the wooden gates (times to be announced).
Is there anything for children?
Yes. Free festive crafting for little ones is run in the heated marquee, there is a colouring competition in The Garden Cafe and daily festive games, and a hunt for six naughty elves: find them all and collect a chocolate from the Info Desk.
What is late-night shopping on Thursday 3 December?
From 5pm to 7.30pm on Thursday 3 December there is free mulled wine, a free entry to win a Christmas bundle from Beetham (described as worth over £350) and 10% off in store. A late-night performance is also mentioned.
Where can I eat and drink?
The Garden Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, hot and cold drinks and baked treats, and The Wood Fired Kitchen offers takeaway pizzas. There is also a cake counter and there are street food vans, with live music on the terrace.
Can I bring my dog?
Since 12 January 2026 dogs have not been permitted in the nursery's shop and garden centre, though assistance dogs are still welcome.
What access is there for wheelchair users and others who need help getting around?
Toilets, including disabled toilets and baby changing facilities, are available inside The Garden Cafe.
What is the nearest railway station?
The nearest railway station is Arnside, about 2.5 miles away.
What happens if it rains at Beetham Nurseries Christmas Market?
The market is held in tipis, which give shelter from the winter weather. The free festive crafting for little ones takes place in a heated marquee, and wreath-making workshops are held in the marquee on The Terrace.
What makes Beetham Nurseries Christmas Market special?
The nursery describes a memorable and distinctive Christmas market experience in its tipis, with sparkling twinkly lights and gifts from a mix of Beetham favourites and brand new stallholders. It has hundreds of freshly cut and potted Christmas trees, with a fire pit to keep warm around, and the weekend is opened by a local primary school choir. It is a four-day event.
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