Celebrate the 2025 Festive Season With Christmas Markets Near Our Developments
With the festive season fast approaching, there’s no better time to discover the magical Christmas markets near our Hyde New Homes developments. These nearby markets offer unique handmade gifts and delicious festive treats. They are also perfect if you simply want to soak up the festive spirit. 
Riverside Square: Canterbury’s Christmas Market
Date: Open up to Wednesday 24th December 2025
Location: Whitefriars Shopping Centre and The Marlowe Arcade, Canterbury, CT1 2TF
Just a 15-minute walk from Riverside Square, the Canterbury Christmas Market fills the historic streets with festive cheer, and it is one of the largest markets in the South East. Browse the festive huts for the perfect gifts and stocking fillers. Additionally, enjoy the range of festive food and drink. You can also take part in a range of activities on offer, from mini golf to interactive theatre performances. With live performances, twinkling lights and a visit from Father Christmas himself, it’s the perfect destination to get into the Christmas spirit.
Visit Canterbury Christmas Market
Eastman Village: Harrow’s Christmas Party
Date: Saturday 29th November 2025, 11am-7pm
Location: Station Road, Harrow Town Centre, HA1 2TU
Just a 10-minute walk from Eastman Village, the Harrow Christmas Party brings festive cheer to the town centre. There are lights, music and seasonal celebrations for all ages. Market stalls offer arts, crafts, gifts and seasonal treats. Kids can enjoy face painting and meet their favourite on-screen characters. Live entertainment includes a DJ and theatre performers. Overall, it’s a wonderful experience for the whole family, especially for first-time buyers considering shared ownership apartments in Harrow.
Explore Harrow Christmas Market
Rochester Riverside: Rochester Christmas Market
Date: Friday 28th November through to Sunday 14th December 2025
Location: Castle Hill, Rochester Town Centre, ME1 1SW
Located a short walk from Rochester Riverside, the Rochester Christmas Market is set against the stunning backdrop of Rochester Castle Gardens. It is packed with seasonal food and beverages. There is live entertainment, unique gifts from over 120 stalls and a fun fair to enjoy. This market promises festive fun for all ages and offers a great way to explore the local area if you are considering new homes in Kent or shared ownership apartments nearby.
Discover Rochester Christmas Market
Spring Acres: Faversham Christmas Market
Date: Friday 12th December until Sunday 14th December 2025, 9am-4pm
Location: Faversham Town Centre, ME13 8XX
Only 14 minutes by car from Spring Acres, the Faversham Christmas Market offers a charming market filled with seasonal treats, gifts and festive fun. With a wide selection of market traders, it’s the perfect opportunity to pick up fabulous and unique Christmas gifts and decorations. If you’re also looking for food and drink, there is a great choice of fresh produce from local businesses. Throughout the weekend, there will be live music and entertainment, including Christmas carols and a visit from the Happy Endings Rescue Donkeys. They are part of a charity that dedicates their time to rescuing and rehabilitating animals in need. It will be a lovely festive day out for those exploring new homes or apartments in Kent.
See Faversham Christmas Market
Bluebell Heights: Burgess Hill Christmas Market
Date: Thursday 11th December 2025 – Sunday 14th December 2025
Location: Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9AS
Located a 15-minute drive from Bluebell Heights, the brand-new Burgess Hill Christmas Market is the ideal place to get into the Christmas spirit. You can browse for gifts, enjoy seasonal food or take a spin on the ice rink. There is live entertainment from local performers and fun photo opportunities with Santa. Additionally, with plenty of family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s a great festive day out for those exploring East Sussex new apartments, Brighton & Hove apartments, or first-time buyer apartments in the area.
Visit Burgess Hill Christmas Market
Stories Wharf: The Wharf Pole
Date: November 2025 – February 2026
Location: Canary Wharf, E14 4PX
Throughout the festive season, The Wharf Pole turns Canary Wharf into a hub of Christmas magic. It offers seasonal pop-ups, special in-store events, late-night shopping, winter dining experiences and activities for all ages. Ice skating, wreath-making workshops, and many more festive activities take place throughout the season. Whilst out enjoying the festivities, take the opportunity to explore Stories Wharf in Newham, offering apartments suited for first-time buyers.
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***Details correct at the time of publication. Please check event websites for up-to-date information and availability. Travel times are approximate and based on Google Maps.
