Festive markets return to West Suffolk this season

09 Nov 2026

Seasonal markets are set to bring festive cheer to West Suffolk towns, offering the perfect chance to pick up Christmas essentials!

Whether you are searching for unique gifts, or soaking up the cheerful atmosphere, each market will showcase a lively mix of local traders, seasonal stalls and festive flavours.

Makers markets

The final makers markets of the year are perfect for picking up homemade gifts, such as sweet treats, original artwork, homeware, needlecraft, candles and much more!

The makers markets will take place across December at: 

• Haverhill - Saturday 5 December from 9am to 3pm
• Bury St Edmunds - Sunday 6 December at 10am to 3pm
• Newmarket - Saturday 12 December from 9am to 3pm

Regular markets

All of the special additional and makers markets run alongside the regular town markets, where many stallholders have been trading for over 40 years. Make sure you stop by before the end of the year:

• Clare monthly market – held on the third Saturday of the month from 8.30am to 1.30pm. The final market at Clare will be on Saturday 19 December.
• Bury St Edmunds regular market – held weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9am to 4pm. The final weekly market at Bury St Edmunds before Christmas will be on Thursday 24 December. The market will be back to normal on Wednesday 30 December, just in time for New Year celebrations!
• Brandon regular market – held weekly on Thursdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm. The final market at Brandon will be on Thursday 17 December.
• Haverhill regular market – held weekly on Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to 3pm. The final regular market at Haverhill will be on Saturday 19 December. The fruit and vegetable stall plus other stallholders will be on Market Square on the morning of Wednesday 23 December to serve customers and for the collection of orders before Christmas.
• Newmarket regular market – held weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9am to 3pm. The final market at Newmarket will be on Tuesday 22 December.
• Mildenhall regular market – held weekly on Fridays from 9am to 2.30pm. The Anglo-American markets are held on the first Friday of the month. The final market at Mildenhall will be on Friday 18 December.

Additional markets

The last of the additional Mildenhall markets will be held on Sunday 13 December from 10am until 3pm, featuring a mix of returning traders and new stallholders, ensuring a diverse and exciting range of festive products. Come down and get in the Christmas spirit with free entertainment and music!

There will be additional markets in Bury St Edmunds from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 22 November, Sunday 29 November and Sunday 20 December. There will be festive music and hot food, as well as a mixture of regular traders and makers market stallholders selling a range of arts, crafts, gifts and much more – there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

Following the success last year, there will be a Festive Friday Evening Market held in Bury St Edmunds town centre on Friday 27 November, from 1pm to 7.30pm. Enjoy seasonal gift, craft, food and drink stalls, as well as entertainment, live music and seasonal refreshments.

Get in the joyful spirit (or to pick up any last minute essentials and gifts), make sure to stop by the Christmas Eve Market in Bury St Edmunds on Thursday 24 December from 8am to 2pm.

Cllr Indy Wijenayaka, Cabinet Member for Growth at West Suffolk Council, said: “We are proud to offer a vibrant programme of markets across West Suffolk – from our regular weekly markets, to the popular makers markets and special additional seasonal markets. Together, they help create thriving communities by encouraging people to shop local, discover unique gifts and enjoy everything that our towns have to offer. These markets not only celebrate the creativity and talent within our district, but also play an important role in supporting small businesses and boosting the local economy.”

For more information about markets in West Suffolk, visit: Welcome to West Suffolk Markets - Home

To check if your favourite stallholder is attending any of our special markets, please contact: markets@westsuffolk.gov.uk 
 

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