Durham City Centre
Friday 4th, Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December, 2026
Durham City Centre
Don’t just visit the festival markets … make the most of the city of Durham.
Durham is built mostly inside a loop in the River Wear – it is a small, perfectly formed, city with so much to see and enjoy. The Christmas Festival will take you to the World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral, Castle and Palace Green and bring you into the city’s Market Place too.
We’d like to recommend that you discover as much as you can of everything Durham has to offer. The city is full of independent shops, places to eat and drink, and entertainment venues too.
So when you come to Durham Christmas Festival, remember there’s a whole city to discover and enjoy!
Durham City Specials
Click here to find out about Christmas Festival Specials in Durham’s shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and venues.
Durham Market Hall
In the city centre Market Hall you’ll find 40 independent businesses, selling food and drink, gift ideas, homewares, clothing and hobby supplies.
Open each day of the Christmas Festival.
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Walkergate Durham
Walkergate offers a selection of stylish bars and family restaurants around an attractive split level piazza. Choose which cuisine you’d enjoy.
It’s also home to the Gala Theatre and Clayport Library. And you can easily walk to the Market Place and peninsular.
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Prince Bishops Place
Between the Market Place and Saddler Street is Prince Bishops Place, where you can shop and stop for some a coffee or more.
During the Christmas Festival, you can visit Santa, take a VR sleigh ride, and enjoy Carols in the Quarter.
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The Riverwalk Durham
The Riverwalk has dining, leisure, shopping and more – all overlooking the beautiful riverside.
With a mix of high street names, independent retailers, great food spots, bars, and entertainment venues including a cinema, The Riverwalk is a must visit for your trip to Durham.
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Durham Christmas Festival would like to thank the following for their support
