Wakefield Market Events

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Your one-stop shop for car boot sales, farmers markets, table top sales, continental markets, artisan/craft markets, Christmas markets, antique fairs and other specialist markets across the Wakefield district.

If you're running your own event and need to apply for a license, please visit our Private Markets page.

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Ossett Elf Trail & Santa Saunter
Ossett
13 Dec 2025
Start time: 10am
End time: 4pm
Free: Yes
Booking required: No
Location: Ossett
Venue: Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett, WF5 8BE
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Artisan Craft Fayre
Castleford
13 Dec 2025
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Explore unique stalls selling everything from fragrances, locally sourced sweet and savoury treats, jewellery and so much more. Whether you’re treating yourself or a loved one, you’re sure to find something they’ll love. The fayre takes place every second Saturday of the month.

Start time: 9am
End time: 6pm
Free: Yes
Booking required: No
Location: Castleford
Venue: Junction 32, Castleford, WF10 4FR
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Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
Ossett
13 Dec 2025
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Our Christmas playlist is on, in the beautiful town hall,  wearing Christmas jumpers, feeling festive waiting to meet and greet you, with more than 30 exceptional stalls of the utmost quality handcrafts and gifts. Why not come in and grab those last minute stocking filler!

Start time: 9am
End time: 3pm
Free: Yes
Booking required: No
Location: Ossett
Venue: Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett, WF5 8BE
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Artisan Festive Market
Wakefield City Centre
14 Dec 2025
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Here to rescue your Christmas list, our vendors have got you covered with handcrafted treats, beautifully packaged goodies, and unique finds that feel thoughtful (without the panic). 

From bakes and cakes, to soaps, crafts and dog treats - there's something to suit everyone. You can tick off your shopping list and maybe accidentally treat yourself along the way, just don’t blame us if you leave with more than you planned!

Our brilliant traders include AB Gold, Andalucian Olive Company, Bakes by Vanilla Bean, Nom Bakes, Punk Chicken, Norbert's Treats, Maws Boutique, Crafty Norah, Meme Lou Designs, Lost and Found Abstract, Louise Winder Illustrates and many more! 

Start time: 10am
End time: 3pm
Free: Yes
Booking required: No
Location: Wakefield City Centre
Venue: Wakefield Exchange, Union Street, WF1 3AD

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