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Ruthin Artisan Markets Christmas Extravaganza

Saturday 28 November 2026 Opens in 49 days

Saturday only, 10am–3.30pm; Ruthin Castle and Nantclwyd y Dre edition

10am–3.30pm

Nantclwyd y Dre and the grounds of Ruthin Castle (2026); several heritage venues around the town in 2025, Ruthin, Denbighshire · Wales

MakersFood & drinkCastle & estate

The black-and-white timber-framed front of Nantclwyd y Dre in Ruthin, with a white picket fence, on a quiet street under a clear blue sky
Nantclwyd y Dre in Ruthin, one of the venues for the Ruthin Artisan Markets Christmas Extravaganza (photo 2015) — Photo: Jeff Buck, CC BY-SA 2.0

A one-day handmade and artisan Christmas market spread across historic buildings in the Denbighshire market town of Ruthin.

Ruthin Artisan Markets, a community interest company that runs regular makers' markets in the town, holds an annual Christmas Extravaganza on a Saturday in late November. Stalls of handmade arts and crafts, food and drink spread across several of Ruthin's historic venues.

In 2025 the event used sites including the Market Hall, Town Hall, Nantclwyd y Dre, St Peter's Square, Ruthin Castle and Ruthin Gaol. For 2026 the organisers are concentrating it at Nantclwyd y Dre, indoors and out, and throughout the grounds of Ruthin Castle, while aiming to keep a similar number of stalls.

It is a one-day event, running 10am to 3.30pm.

Dates by season

SeasonDatesStatus
2026–27 Sat 28 Nov 2026Saturday only, 10am–3.30pm; Ruthin Castle and Nantclwyd y Dre edition Coming up
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2025–26 Sat 29 Nov 2025Saturday only, 10am–3.30pm Held

Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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