Blanchland Artisan Christmas Market
Saturday 21 November – Sunday 22 November 2026
The Square, Lord Crewe Gatehouse, Village Hall and Abbey, Blanchland, Northumberland
Blanchland Artisan Christmas Market turns the Northumberland village of Blanchland into a weekend of handmade gifts. The village lies in a valley right on the county line with Durham, and the market spreads through it: open-air stalls in the Square, a handful of makers inside the Lord Crewe Gatehouse, more in the Village Hall and its Long Room, and demonstrations and workshops in Blanchland Abbey. Over 45 independent traders sell only work they have made themselves, and the organisers try not to repeat the same kind of stall twice. There are clog dancers, choirs and festive music, hot food and mulled wine, and raffles that raise money for local charities. It is free to get in, and your dog is welcome too.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 21 November – Sunday 22 November 2026
Getting there
The Square, Lord Crewe Gatehouse, Village Hall and Abbey, Blanchland, Northumberland
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, 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.
Notes
Dogs are welcome at the market.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
Access depends on the venue. The Square is accessible with gravel underfoot. Blanchland Village Hall and its Long Room are accessible, with disabled toilets and blue badge parking at the front of the Hall. The Lord Crewe Gatehouse is up a flight of stairs with steps inside, and Blanchland Abbey has stairs down into it.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Blanchland Artisan Christmas Market?
It runs on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026.
What are the opening times?
Saturday 21 November: 11am to 4pm. Sunday 22 November: 11am to 4pm.
Where is the Blanchland Artisan Christmas Market?
In the village of Blanchland, Northumberland, on the border with County Durham. The market is spread over four places in the village: the Square (the traditional outdoor market), the Lord Crewe Gatehouse, Blanchland Village Hall and its Long Room, and Blanchland Abbey.
Does it cost anything to go in?
No. The market's fairs are free to enter.
Where can I park?
Honesty box parking (you leave the money in a box) is on Shildon Road and in the field next to the Village Hall, at £2 per car, which goes towards the Abbey, the Village Hall and the play area. Blue badge holders can park at the front of the Village Hall and should show their badge. There is also free parking at Baybridge, about a half-mile walk from the village.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. The market lists hot food and mulled wine for the weekend. Refreshments are also available at the White Monks Tea Rooms, the Lord Crewe Arms and the Village Hall, and the Gatehouse has refreshments through the day.
What is there to see and do?
Over 45 independent traders, each selling work they have made themselves, with the organisers aiming to avoid duplicate stalls. The market lists festive music, clog dancing and choirs, and uses Blanchland Abbey for demonstrations, workshops and activities. Raffles and refreshment sales support local charities.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes. The market says dogs are welcome.
Is the market accessible for wheelchair users?
It depends on the venue. The Square is accessible but has gravel underfoot. Blanchland Village Hall and the Long Room are accessible, with disabled toilets and blue badge parking at the front of the Hall. The Lord Crewe Gatehouse is reached by a flight of stairs with steps inside, and the Abbey has stairs down into it.
Can I have a stall?
The market says its stalls are full for 2026, it has a long waitlist and it is not taking further applications.
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