Join us for an indoor and outdoor Christmas market at the beautifully decorated Palace!

The whole family can enjoy exploring our fourth annual Christmas fair at the Palace – browsing our small business market, treating yourselves to mulled wine, mince pies, and a variety of other food and drink, singing along to carollers in the courtyard, and lots more!

Interested in a quieter evening experience? Adults can join our Christmas fair preview on Friday 1 December to browse the stalls with a complimentary glass of prosecco.

The Market

Our growing stallholder market includes over 75 small business stalls filled with fine foods and gifts, perfect for buying some thoughtful presents. Fill gaps in your stockings with handcrafted items from talented, carefully selected local traders, spread across the historic rooms, marquee, and main drive. Enjoy festive food and drinks from a variety of food traders on the Palace drive, or shelter from the cold in the drawing room café!

Gift Grotto Tombola

Have you been naughty or nice? Find out and test your luck with our gift grotto tombola featuring a variety of prizes from stallholders and local businesses. All proceeds go towards supporting the Palace.

Jolly Tuck Shop

Visit the Palace’s jolly tuck shop for sweet treats and festive goodies. Adults can enjoy mulled wine or a bespoke festive cocktail and children can pick up candy canes, chocolate lollies and more with all proceeds supporting the Palace!

Amusements & Activities

Children can enjoy a variety of activities across the weekend, including face painting, storytelling, and free crafts. Take a turn on a variety of rides and games outside, or follow a festive trail through the Palace and win an exciting prize! Live music Local choirs will fill the Tudor courtyard with festive cheer by singing some of the season’s favourite carols – make sure you’re ready to sing along! Settle down in Bishop Sherlock’s room for a recital from talented local artists and our skilled volunteer musicians!