Christmas Fair & Santa's Grotto
Saturday 5 December – Sunday 6 December 2026
Octagon Hall and Lounge, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire(SK17 6BE)
On the first weekend of December, Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, 23 acres of landscaped gardens in the Peak District, holds a bustling Christmas Fair, with Santa's Grotto as part of the weekend. Stalls fill the Octagon Hall and the Lounge, selling a wide mix of Christmas presents: jewellery and ceramics, woodwork, original artwork and photography, handmade cards, toys for children and ladies' clothing. Details of the grotto are due later in the year. Entry is free, and the way from the car park into the Octagon Hall is all on one level. Outside, the gardens have flowers, trees, streams, a lake and play areas, and the retail arcade has shops of its own.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 5 December – Sunday 6 December 2026
Getting there
Octagon Hall and Lounge, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire (SK17 6BE for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome outdoors, on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: 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, outdoors.
Dogs allowed in:
- Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Dogs not allowed in:
- Indoor areas
Restrictions are in place for the safety and comfort of all visitors and animals.
Notes
Dogs other than assistance dogs are not permitted in the building, which includes the Octagon Hall where the fair is held, but are welcome in the park. Assistance dogs are welcome in the building and water can be provided on request.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The Octagon Hall has one-level access from the car park, and the ground floor is wheelchair accessible. Two wheelchair accessible toilets are on the ground floor, in the Pavilion Café and near the Ice Cream Parlour. Eight disabled bays are on the lower level of the car park, and Blue Badge holders can park in any bay free of charge. Accessible viewing is not confirmed. For other needs, contact Pavilion Gardens.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Christmas Fair & Santa's Grotto in Buxton in 2026?
On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026.
What time does the fair open?
10am to 5pm on both days.
Where is the fair?
In the Octagon Hall and Lounge at Pavilion Gardens, St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BE.
Is it free to go in?
Yes, entry to the fair is free.
What is on sale?
A huge variety of stalls selling Christmas gifts, jewellery, original artwork, photography, ceramics, woodwork, handmade cards, children's toys and ladies' clothing.
Is Santa there?
Santa's Grotto is part of the weekend. More information is to follow later in the year on the Pavilion Gardens website.
Where do I park?
The Pavilion Gardens car park is on St John's Road (SK17 9AR). The pay and display machines take 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins and give no change, and you can also pay by phone. Blue Badge holders park free in any bay. Coaches park on Burlington Road (SK17 9AY), and coach drop-off on the Promenade is by arrangement with the venue.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs other than assistance dogs are not allowed in the building, which includes the Octagon Hall, but are welcome in the park. Assistance dogs are welcome in the building, and water can be provided on request.
Is the fair accessible?
The Octagon Hall has one-level access from the car park. There are two wheelchair accessible toilets on the ground floor, in the Pavilion Café and near the Ice Cream Parlour. There are eight disabled bays on the lower level of the car park, and Blue Badge holders can park in any bay free of charge. For other needs, contact Pavilion Gardens.
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