Daventry Christmas Market and Festive Fun
Get the diary out, because this is one to plan your weekend around.
Daventry Christmas Market and Festive Fun is back on Saturday 21st November, taking over the town centre from 10am to 3pm with independent festive stalls, Santa in his sleigh, real reindeer and a whole load of free activities for the kids. Entry is free, parking is free, and it’s a lovely way to kick off the Christmas season without spending a fortune.
What’s at Daventry Christmas Market?
The market spreads across Daventry High Street, Bowen Square, Foundry Walk and Sheaf Street, with independent stallholders selling unique Christmas gifts and crafts. If you’ve been meaning to make a start on the Christmas shopping, this is a good excuse to tick a few things off the list while the kids are entertained.
There’ll also be hot food and drink stalls, so you can warm up with something tasty as you wander round.
See Santa, no booking needed
This is the bit the little ones will love. Santa is coming to town in his sleigh from The Rotary and will be sitting on the High Street for all the children to say hello to. You don’t need an appointment, just pop along on the day. If you’ve got a child desperate to see Father Christmas but you’re not ready to fork out for a grotto yet, this is a brilliant free option.
Free festive activities for kids
On top of the market and Santa, there’s plenty more to keep the kids busy:
- Santa’s real reindeer
- A giant Snow Globe Experience
- Festive face painting
- A choir
- Children’s crafts
- A Christmas Tree Trail
- A stilt walking Elf
That’s a lot of festive fun for a free day out.
Daventry Christmas Market: the key details
- Date: Saturday 21st November
- Time: 10am to 3pm
- Location: Daventry High Street, Bowen Square, Foundry Walk and Sheaf Street
- Entry: Free and family friendly
- Parking: There are various car parks around the town and parking is free (check the signs for time restrictions)
It’s an outdoor event in late November, so wrap everyone up warm. For the latest updates, head to the Daventry Christmas Market Facebook event.
If you love a festive day out that doesn’t cost the earth, have a look at my list of free things to do with kids in Northamptonshire, and make sure you’re signed up to my weekly what’s on newsletter so you never miss the best Christmas events happening across the county.
The events listed in this guide are run by third-party organisers, and all details were correct at the time of publication, based on information from their official websites. However, changes or cancellations can happen at short notice. To avoid any disappointment, we recommend double-checking the event information on the official websites before making plans.
