In South Kesteven, we are blessed to have four market towns. Bourne, Grantham, Market Deeping and Stamford. Each town is hosting a Christmas Market. In this blog you will find out when and where they will take place.
The Stamford Festive Light Switch on takes place on Thursday 26th November. The event starts at 5pm and ends at 6.30pm. The light switch on is located in the Red Lion square and it has been organised by Stamford Town Council. Watch the town come alive for the festive season with dazzling lights!
Bourne’s Christmas Market will take place on Saturday 28th November, and it has been organised by Bourne Town Council.
This year’s Grantham Christmas Fayre & Festive Lights Switch-On will take place on Sunday 29th November, from 11am – 5pm in the Market Place & Westgate. Festive Lights Switch-On from 4.30pm. Get into the festive spirit with a day packed with Christmas shopping, entertainment and activities, including: Craft Market with 40+ stalls, Community Pop-Up Choir, Food & Drink Stalls, Community Stage Performances, with headline act Hattie Johnson returning by popular demand! A fun fair, Festive Shop Trail and Children’s Entertainment & Activities. This has been organised by South Kesteven District Council.
Market Deeping is getting ready to welcome the festive season with its annual Christmas Fayre on Sunday 29th November, promising a wonderful day of Christmas fun, entertainment and community spirit. There will be live entertainment throughout the day, including performances from local school choirs and live music and dancing, helping to create a truly festive atmosphere. Families can also enjoy fairground rides, the popular barrel train and some fun activities for children, making it a great day out for all ages. The festivities will build towards one of the most magical moments of the day – the Christmas Tree Light Switch-On, bringing everyone together to celebrate the start of the Christmas season. Whether you’re enjoying the entertainment, treating the children, catching up with friends or supporting local traders, the Market Deeping Christmas Fayre is the perfect opportunity to come together as a community and enjoy some festive cheer. This has been organised by Market Deeping Town Council.
Stamford Christmas Market 2026 returns on the 6th December from 10am to 4pm, with over 100 stalls to showcase local charities, businesses and traders! This year, there is an indoor market in the United Reform Church Hall where several artisan traders and small businesses can also take part in the Christmas Market safe from any weather challenges. Organised by Stamford Town Council.
