2026 Christmas Markets in Pembrokeshire
Do all your Christmas shopping at Pembrokeshire’s winter markets
If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit and start your shopping for the big day, make sure to check out these excellent 2026 Christmas markets in Pembrokeshire.
Pick up pretty handmade trinkets, beautifully crafted giftwares, locally distilled spirits and tasty edible treats at any of these great Christmas events in Pembrokeshire. You’ll find many of these winter markets hosted in some of the region’s best-loved heritage attractions at castles and abbeys across the National Park, so you’ll not only get a chance to meet Santa in his grotto but you’ll get to wander through the delightful historic scenes.
Pembrokeshire's Christmas Markets 2026 at a Glance
- TBC: Melin Tregwynt Christmas Fair
- 21st to 22nd November 2026: Picton Castle Christmas Market
- TBC: Scolton Manor Christmas Market
- TBC: Newport Memorial Hall Christmas Fair
- TBC: Solva's Late-Night Christmas Shopping Event
- 27th to 29th November 2026: Pembroke Castle Christmas Market
- TBC: Narberth Christmas Market at The Queens Hall
- 28th November 2026: Cardigan Castle Christmas Fair
- TBC: Oriel Y Parc Christmas Craft Market, St Davids
- 28th November 2026: Tenby Christmas Market
- TBC: Carmarthen Christmas Market
- 4th to 6th December 2026: Aberglasney Winter Fair, near Carmarthen
- TBC: Llys Y Fran Christmas Fair
- TBC: Great Wedlock Farm & Deer Park Makers Market
- TBC: Newport Christmas Market
- TBC: Withybush Christmas Fair by the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society
- TBC: Scolton Manor Christmas Market
- TBC: Great Wedlock Farm & Deer Park Makers Market
- TBC: Great Wedlock Farm & Deer Park Makers Market
- TBC: St Dogmaels Abbey Festive Market
Festive Markets in Pembrokeshire at Heritage Sites
Pembroke Castle Christmas Market
Pembroke Castle stands proudly in the centre of Pembroke, elevated above the serene mill pond running through the town. Easily one of the best Christmas days out in Pembrokeshire, this medieval castle goes all out with fairy lights illuminating the ancient walls and a large real Christmas tree greeting you at the entrance gate.
Held annually in late November, the 2026 Pembroke Castle Christmas market takes place between the 27th and 29th November 2026. Entry is completely free, making it the perfect opportunity to explore inside the castle walls and if it’s a crisp, clear day, we recommend climbing to the top for fantastic views of the town below.
Kicking off on Friday with the arrival of Santa, you’ll find his grotto inside along with a fantastic selection of stalls offering handmade gifts, local produce and refreshments. They have even been known to conjure up snow, especially for this Christmas market!
Emburs cake stall at Pembroke Castle Christmas Market
Picton Castle Christmas Market
Often one of the first to get into the festive spirit, Picton Castle usually holds their Christmas market in November. This year’s takes place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2026.
Imagine a grand 13th-century stately home decked out in only the very best decorations, with gift stalls in the corridors and courtyard, plus further refreshments available at Maria’s Courtyard Restaurant.
If you enjoy the setting at Picton Castle, keep an eye on their events calendar for further festive things to do in Pembrokeshire. You can also attend a Christmas by Candlelight event on Thursday December 17th, or meet their Victorian Father Christmas on Saturday 19th December, Sunday 20th December and Wednesday 23rd December 2026.
Cardigan Castle Christmas Fair
Another of Pembrokeshire’s winter markets that you might like to visit is Cardigan Castle Christmas Fair. Held on Saturday 28th November 2026, you can pick up seasonal decorations and handmade goodies from within this castle, known best for being the location of the very first Eisteddfod.
Cardigan Castle Christmas Fair
St Dogmaels Abbey Festive Market
Looking to do all your Christmas shopping in Pembrokeshire at a pop-up market? Then add this one to your list too. St Dogmaels Abbey, home also to one of the best food markets in Britain as declared by the BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards, is the chosen venue for the festive fair in St Dogmaels.
This festive event has yet to confirm a date for 2026 but you can usually browse gift stalls and even take the children to visit Santa. Hot mulled cider is usually on offer to help keep you warm along with mouth-watering delicacies such as mince pies.
Christmas markets in Tenby
Tenby Christmas Market
For the first time in 2024, Tenby hosted a Christmas market with craft stalls, live music, family-friendly activities and carol singing in the heart of the town at Tudor Square. It’s free entry and falls the same day as Santa makes his arrival to the town by lifeboat, with the help of the local RNLI.
Tenby's Christmas Market Day takes place on Saturday 28th November 2026, which is the same day they do their Christmas Lights Switch-On.
Christmas Market at Tenby Deer Park
Given that Great Wedlock Farm and Deer Park near Tenby host a weekly Makers Market in their barn on Saturdays and Sundays (and Bank Holiday Mondays). The weekly market is free to enter and is home to up to 55 stallholders offering jewellery, crafts, local produce and more. Throughout the month of December, you can expect a more festive Makers Market so we recommend popping by for a browse in the run-up to Christmas.
Dates for the 2026 December Makers Markets at Great Wedlock Farm and Deer Park have yet to be announced.
Christmas Markets in Haverfordwest
Haverfordwest Christmas Craft Fair
A pop-up craft fair will has been known to take place on Castle Square in Haverfordwest between 11am and 4pm on a Saturday in mid November. If this returns for 2026, you can expect fantastic local stalls and festive music throughout the day.
This town also hosts a Christmas Market, arranged by the Haverfordwest Business Circle, in early December which takes place between 11am and 4pm on Castle Square. We imagine it will be on the first Saturday in December but nothing has been announced yet.
Scolton Manor Christmas Market
Scolton Manor near Haverfordwest hosts regular Craft Fayres with two in the diary during the lead-up to Christmas, one in late November and another in mid-December. We'll share dates here as soon as these events have been announced for 2026.
If you do go, you can stroll past the farm shop and the impressive Margaret steam engine to venture into the Green Barn where you’ll find an array of delights on display to purchase. Entry is free, though there is a fee to park.
Withybush Christmas Fair
Hosted by the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society at Withybush Showground, this annual event is held over two days on a December weekend. Discover a range of stalls offering local produce, arts and crafts, as well as a food court and a Santa’s grotto. Admission is free, though there is a small charge to meet Santa with proceeds donated to a local charity.
This year's date for the 2026 Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society's Christmas Fair has not yet been confirmed.
Christmas Markets in St Davids and Solva
Oriel Y Parc, St Davids Christmas Market
If you’re looking to escape to the UK’s smallest city for a pre-Christmas getaway, you might want to make sure your dates coincide with the Christmas market at Oriel Y Parc. A quaint location, this one-day event champions local produce and crafts. The café (hot chocolates highly recommended!) puts on a festive menu for visitors. You will also get the chance to meet Santa and receive a present.
This event has free entry and free parking, so why not take advantage and spend the day exploring the stunning sights of St Davids? Take a wander down the valley to see St Davids Cathedral, which has been known to host a Christmas Market on the same day, or visit St Davids Bishop’s Palace. The streets here are sprinkled with independent shops, high street stores and places to buy local produce as well as restaurants and cafes.
The date for the Christmas Craft Market at Oriel Y Parc has not yet been announced.
Late-Night Christmas Shopping in Solva
Another of the more popular December events in Pembrokeshire is the late-night shopping event at Solva. The quirky independent stores along the street by the harbour keep their doors open into the dark evening for this annual festive treat.
You'll find pop-up shops sprinkled throughout the pretty harbourside village, with local producers joining the street’s offerings. Various establishments offer warming refreshments, and shoppers have been known to enjoy live entertainment. Benefit from free parking and make sure to buy a raffle ticket to be in with a chance of winning a great prize.
Solva's Christmas shopping event is usually held between 4pm and 7pm on a Thursday evening in the lead-up to Christmas, but details for 2026 are still to be confirmed.
Cross Square, St Davids at Christmas
More Winter Markets in Pembrokeshire
Melin Tregwynt Christmas Fair
One of the best Christmas fairs in Pembrokeshire is arguably the one at Melin Tregwynt near Abermawr Beach. One of the few working woollen mills in the area, this is a fantastic opportunity to not only see the mill in action but to browse their excellent array of fabrics on sale. Pop into their cafe onsite for something tasty while you’re there, you won’t regret it.
Details for this year's Christmas Fair at Melin Tregwynt are set to be confirmed.
Llys Y Fran Christmas Market
In recent years, Llys Y Fran near the Preseli Hills has held a Christmas market in the run-up to the Christmas holidays with handmade trinkets and delicious produce on offer. And if you’re looking for inspiration on winter activities in Pembrokeshire, Llys Y Fran is a good shout. Enjoy a relaxing stroll around the reservoir to stretch your legs, take your canine to the dog agility park and the kids to the play area or check out their wider range of activities, including fishing, mountain biking and more.
This year's Christmas Fair at Llys Y Fran has yet to be announced.
Narberth Christmas Market at The Queens Hall
The best known of the Christmas markets in Narberth is the one which takes place at The Queens Hall, which takes place in late November. Discover three floors of stalls and possibly the only free Santa’s grotto in Pembrokeshire. There are no admission charges, but there is a licensed bar where you can pick up a seasonal glass of mulled wine.
Information about the 2026 Narberth Christmas Market has not yet been made public.
Narberth at Christmas
Newport Christmas Markets
Embrace the festive spirit with a Pembrokeshire Christmas market in Newport and browse a wide range of handmade goodies and one-of-a-kind gifts. This winter fair shuts down Market Street for an afternoon with activities running into the early evening, creating plenty of opportunities for the whole family to join in with some wholesome festive fun.
No date for the 2026 Christmas Market in Newport has been announced yet.
Newport Memorial Hall on West Street is also known to host a Christmas market with local stallholders offering everything from chutney to soap, with lunch and light refreshments also available. Newport Memorial Hall's Christmas Market has yet to confirm a 2026 date.
Christmas Markets in Carmarthenshire
Just a hop, skip and a jump across the border from Pembrokeshire, there are several great festive events that you might like to add to the diary.
Aberglasney Winter Fair
Taking place annually on the first weekend in December, between the 4th and the 6th December 2026, is the Winter Fair at Aberglasney Gardens near Carmarthen. Entry fee costs £10 per person (unless you are an Aberglasney member) and sees the grand house filled with stallholders offering a rich collection of homewares and artisan gifts that make ideal Christmas presents.
Alongside the stalls in the main house, a food marquee stands tall near the gardens offering an abundance of tasty treats and seasonal snacks from local and Welsh food/drink producers. During your visit, soak up the festive atmosphere with live entertainment and enjoy a stroll through the gardens that make this such a popular venue.
St Catherine's Walk Christmas Fair, Carmarthen
Tying in with the Christmas Lights Switch-On in Carmarthen, the streets will be a buzz of activity with entertainment throughout the town and stalls all along St Catherine's Walk offering festive treats and gift inspiration. Make sure also to pop into Carmarthen’s indoor market during your visit and browse the high street stores to get all your Christmas shopping done in one hit.
There are also many eateries for a warming meal or a cup of coffee; you could even stay and take in a film at the cinema or head to The Lyric Theatre for a seasonal performance of their pantomime. Take a look at our guide for details of this year’s pantomime and to find out what’s on at Christmas in Pembrokeshire.
Carmarthen's Christmas Fair at St Catherine's Walk has not yet shared a date for 2026.
Christmas in Pembrokeshire
With plenty of Pembrokeshire Christmas markets in 2026, this national park in West Wales provides an ideal place to start your Christmas shopping this year. But it doesn’t stop there!
Take a read of our guide to Christmas events in West Wales to check out more family Christmas events in Pembrokeshire and embrace the holiday season with a day out for the whole gang.
And if you’re thinking of booking a Christmas holiday or a New Year’s break, don’t miss out on a self-guided tour of the Christmas lights in Pembrokeshire.
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