Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at Newstead Abbey
28 November – 20 December 2026
Newstead Abbey (the Cloisters), Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire(NG15 9HJ)
Newstead Abbey's medieval Cloisters, a dozen miles north of Nottingham in Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, become an indoor home for the Christmas Craft and Gift Fair on four weekends from late November to the weekend before Christmas. Returning crafters bring one-of-a-kind, well-made presents, so it is a place to find something for someone special. Stay on and there is more of the abbey to enjoy: the historic house decked out for Christmas on its Enchanted Christmas walk (a separate ticket), an exhibition on medieval Newstead in the Cloisters, a winter stroll round the park and gardens, then hot chocolate and mince pies in the café. The fair itself costs nothing to enter; only the usual car or site charge applies.
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What to expect
Date & times
28 November – 20 December 2026
Getting there
Newstead Abbey (the Cloisters), Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire (NG15 9HJ for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: 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 in the park must be kept on leads and under control. Assistance dogs are welcome in the house, café, shop, park and gardens. Only assistance dogs, and house-trained puppies in assistance dog training, are welcome in the house and museums.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Step-free access
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
Wheelchair access is to ground-floor locations only, for instance the Medieval Cloisters, where the fair is held. Manual wheelchairs can be collected from house reception, subject to availability. Accessible toilets are near the courtyard between 10am and 4pm. Mobility parking is in the car park near the House and Abbey entrance; the usual charges still apply.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at Newstead Abbey in 2026?
The fair is held over four weekends: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December, and Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December 2026.
What time does the Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at Newstead Abbey open?
The fair is open from 10am to 4pm on each of its days.
Is the Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at Newstead Abbey free?
Entry to the craft fair is free, but the usual car parking and site entry charges apply.
How much is parking at Newstead Abbey for the craft fair?
Site entry or parking charges apply: £7 per car, and £2 per head for walkers or coach members.
What makes the Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at Newstead Abbey special?
It is held inside the abbey's historic Cloisters, which the abbey describes as the perfect setting for a seasonal fair, and welcomes back a range of crafters selling unique, good-quality gifts.
What else is on at Newstead Abbey this Christmas?
The Heart of Medieval Newstead exhibition in the Cloisters is open daily from 11am to 4pm, with last entry at 3pm. Festive gifts and treats are on sale in the café and shop, and there are park and grounds walks.
What is Enchanted Christmas at Newstead Abbey?
It is a self-led walk through the historic house, running from Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 on weekends and school holidays, from 11am to 4pm on select dates, with last entry at 3pm. The house is closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January. In 2026 adult tickets are £18, and children aged 15 and under go free, up to three per paying adult, with a booking fee on top.
How do I get to Newstead Abbey by car?
Newstead Abbey is 12 miles north of Nottingham on the A60, close to Junction 27 of the M1. Enter through the A60 gate only; the sat nav postcode is NG15 9HJ.
Can I get to Newstead Abbey by train?
The Robin Hood Line runs from Nottingham to Worksop via Newstead. From there it is a one-mile walk down the drive of the estate, which takes about 20 minutes.
Can I bring my dog to the Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at Newstead Abbey?
Dogs in the park must be kept on leads and under control. Assistance dogs are welcome in the house, café, shop, park and gardens, and only assistance dogs, and house-trained puppies in assistance dog training, are welcome in the house and museums.
Is the Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at Newstead Abbey wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair access is to ground-floor locations only, for instance the Medieval Cloisters, where the fair is held. Manual wheelchairs can be collected from house reception, subject to availability. Accessible toilets are near the courtyard between 10am and 4pm, and mobility parking is in the car park near the House and Abbey entrance.
Is there food and drink at Newstead Abbey?
The on-site café offers a range of options to eat in or take away, with indoor and outdoor seating. The café, shop and toilets are open daily from 10am to 5pm.
Where is the Christmas Craft and Gift Fair?
It is in the Cloisters at Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, 12 miles north of Nottingham.
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