Victorian Christmas Market at Kelham Island Museum
Saturday 5 December – Sunday 6 December 2026
Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield, South Yorkshire(S3 8RY)
Sheffield's Kelham Island Museum goes Victorian for a December weekend, as its much-loved Christmas market comes back with gaslamps, stalls and music to open the festive season. More than 80 stalls sell gifts and goods made in Sheffield by local makers. The Snow Queen on stilts moves among walkabout characters, a street organ plays, and brass bands, choirs and carollers take turns on the Music Hall Stage. Children have fairground rides, Santa's Grotto and a sleigh made for selfies, while grown-ups can warm up with mulled wine or settle into the Millowners Arms. Indoors, the galleries tell the city's steel story, and every hour the River Don Engine sets the floor shaking. Under-5s go free, and you can pay at the ticket desk on the day.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 5 December – Sunday 6 December 2026
Getting there
Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield, South Yorkshire (S3 8RY for sat nav)
Dogs
Assistance dogs only
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
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The museum has level or ramped access throughout, with lifts to all three floors. Accessible toilets are next to the cafe, opposite the museum entrance. Wheelchairs are available on request. There is no general parking at the event, but limited Blue Badge parking is available in the Fat Cat pub car park on a first come, first served basis.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Victorian Christmas Market at Kelham Island Museum in 2026?
It runs over two days, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026.
What time does the Victorian Christmas Market open?
On Saturday 5 December it is open from 10am to 6pm, and on Sunday 6 December from 10am to 5pm.
How much are tickets for the Victorian Christmas Market?
Adult tickets are £8, children aged 5 to 16 are £2 and children under 5 go in free. Tickets can be booked in advance, or you can pay at the ticket desk on the day. Tickets are for a specific day, so make sure you choose the right one when you buy.
What makes the Victorian Christmas Market special?
It has more than 80 market stalls selling Sheffield-made wares, gifts and seasonal goods, set in a museum celebrating the festive season under the gaslamps. There are fairground rides and games for children, a Music Hall Stage, Santa's Grotto and the museum's galleries, including the River Don Engine.
How do I get to Kelham Island Museum?
Kelham Island Museum is on Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8RY. The nearest Supertram stop is Shalesmoor, a short walk away. From Sheffield station it is a 25-minute walk, or a short tram ride. Buses 7, 8, 83, 83a, 95 and 95a also serve the museum.
Is there parking at the Victorian Christmas Market?
There is no parking at this event, so visitors are asked to travel by public transport or use nearby public car parks. Limited Blue Badge parking is available in the Fat Cat pub car park, on a first come, first served basis.
Can I bring my dog to the Victorian Christmas Market?
Only assistance dogs are allowed at the Victorian Christmas Market.
Is the Victorian Christmas Market wheelchair accessible?
Kelham Island Museum has level or ramped access throughout, with lifts to all three floors. Accessible toilets are next to the cafe, opposite the museum entrance. Wheelchairs are available on request. Limited Blue Badge parking is available in the Fat Cat pub car park on a first come, first served basis.
What food and drink is there at the Victorian Christmas Market?
There is food and drink from traditional wood-fired pizza to sweet treats, and mulled wine. You can also relax in the Millowners Arms.
What is on at the Victorian Christmas Market?
There are children's fairground rides and games, walkabout characters and the Snow Queen on stilts. The Music Hall Stage has local brass bands, musicians, choirs and carollers, as well as traditional dancing, magic shows and a street organ. Children can visit Santa's Grotto and Santa's Workshop, and pose on the Selfie Sleigh.
Can I see the River Don Engine at the Victorian Christmas Market?
The River Don Engine runs on the hour, every hour.
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