Christmas might still be a little way off, but for those who live in Sussex, plenty of Christmas markets will be popping up soon.
It will be an opportunity for people to purchase Christmas-related crafts and enjoy some street food as the temperatures get a little colder.
Plus, you may even be able to try out an ice rink, go on some funfair rides and see some live music.
With that in mind, we have put together a list of some of the best Christmas markets across the county that you need to explore during the most wonderful time of the year.
Sussex Christmas Markets for 2024
Brighton Winter Fayre
Brighton Winter Fayre will run for three long weekends in the build-up to Christmas, every Thursday through Sunday from December 5-8 and 19-22.
Taking place in St Peter's Square, activities will include workshops, a covered food and drink area, ‘Winter Nights’ and an immersive grotto.
Meanwhile, on Sundays ‘The Venue’, a timber framed yurt where the entertainment takes place, will turn into a Maker’s Market filled with local artisan food producers and crafters selling gifts, decorations and local produce.
Sussex Christmas Market at the Brighton Racecourse
Brighton Racecourse will be host to a Christmas market over the weekend of Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8.
It will take place from 11am to 4pm and tickets can be bought on the website here.
More than 70 vendors will be selling their wares, which will feature plenty of meaningful gifts you can't find on the High Street.
Ardingly Winter Fair
Ardingly Winter Fair will be returning over the weekend of Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24.
Located at the South of England Showground there will be plenty of vendors selling artisan products, gifts, food and drink.
Families can also enjoy the giant snow globe for a perfect Christmas card photo or join one of the elf workshops with Mistletoe the Elf.
Additional features include a children's funfair, Santa's grotto and a street food area featuring live music.
Tickets for the event can be purchased on the website here.
Weald & Downland Living Museum Christmas Market
The Chichester museum will be hosting a Christmas market over the weekend of Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24.
More than 100 stallholders will be selling arts, crafts and foods from the region.
Additional features include music, hands-on demonstrations, meet the donkeys and the opportunity to say hello to Green Father Christmas in Court Barn.
Tickets for the event can be booked on the website here.
Worthing Christmas Wonderland Market
The Worthing Assembly Hall will be hosting a Christmas market on Sunday, November 17 from 10am to 4pm.
Entry to the event is free and there will be more than 100 stallholders selling a wide variety of festive gifts and crafts.
There will also be food and drink available as well as a free arts and crafts area, face painting and balloon modelling.
A Santa's grotto can also be found here although it is already fully booked for the day.
Light Up Shoreham Christmas Market
Light Up Shoreham is set to be running a Christmas market on Friday, December 13 around Brunswick Road, Tarmount Lane, Pond Road, East Street, and the High Street.
Plenty of artisan stalls and local businesses will be open between 3.30pm and 8.30pm for attendees to pick up last-minute gifts.
Additional features will include children's funfair rides, mouthwatering food and drink, Santa in his sleigh and live music.
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Eastbourne Christmas Lights Switch-on and Market
Eastbourne will be combining their Christmas lights switch-on and Christmas market this year on Saturday, November 30.
Lasting from 9am to 7.30pm on Terminus Road, there will be a whole host of festive stalls selling unique gifts and holiday treats.
Alongside that, visitors can enjoy live music, festive food and plenty of children's entertainment.
Attendees can enjoy the Christmas lights switch-on at 6pm on Bankers Corner.
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