05Sat · December
Saxmundham Christmas Fayre
A festive afternoon in the heart of town, with a street market, Santa’s Grotto, performances, hot food and children’s activities.
Fayre information from Visit Saxmundham ↗Christmas in Saxmundham · Suffolk · 2026
Small town.
Big Christmas.
Christmas Fayre · Saturday 5 December ✳ Makers’ Market · Thursday 10 December
Two dates for your diary
Meet you in town.
10Thu · December
Make Good & Friends
Christmas Makers’ Market
Thoughtful gifts, local creativity and a festive afternoon that carries on into the evening. Browse the market and make time to explore the High Street.
Take a look at the market ↓Make Good & Friends presents
A gift with
a story.
There’s something lovely about finding a present from the person who made it. Join us at the Market Hall for an afternoon and evening of Christmas browsing.
The market is part of an evening of late-night shopping in Saxmundham. Take your time, wander a little and stop for a festive drink along the way.
More about the makers’ market ↗Thursday 10 December · 3–8pm
Saxmundham Market Hall · High Street · IP17 1AF
Make an evening of it
A wander. A present.
Something warming.
Browse a little longer
Make the most of late-night shopping on 10 December. Explore Saxmundham’s independent shops alongside your visit to the makers’ market.
Pause at Socialbar
Keep the evening going with a stop at Socialbar. See what’s coming up and plan your festive catch-up.
Visit Socialbar ↗Raise a glass at tap.social
Make time for a drink and a little festive cheer. Find the latest opening hours and drinks information before you visit.
Visit tap.social ↗Find your way here
See you in
Saxmundham.
Our Suffolk market town is a lovely place to spend a festive afternoon. The Market Hall sits on the High Street, with shops and places to eat and drink nearby.
Find the Market Hall ↗Which day should I come?
The Christmas Fayre is on Saturday 5 December, 3–7pm. The Make Good & Friends Christmas Makers’ Market is on Thursday 10 December, 3–8pm. They are separate events, so there are two opportunities to visit.
Getting here and parking
Railway station car park: free after 6pm.
Waitrose and Tesco: customer car parks are off Church Street. Check the signs for customer parking conditions, maximum stays and closing times.
Travelling by train? Saxmundham station is in the town centre. Check your train times before travelling. For the Fayre, check the organiser’s latest information about any road closures.
Explore Visit Saxmundham ↗Access and event updates
For step-free access, facilities or help planning your visit, contact the relevant organiser through the event links above. Please check the organiser’s latest information before setting off.
Suffolk, with a little sparkle.
Have yourself a merry little Saxmas.