Event
29th November 2026
Bakewell Christmas Sparkle - FREE ENTRY
Bakewell Christmas Sparkle returns to Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre (ABC) on Bakewell Showground for the sixth year.
About
29th November 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cosy tipi grotto, kids' crafts, Hawkeye Falconry birds of prey, face painting, small rides, Christmas market featuring local makers and traders, street food, bars and live music.
This festive family event continues to offer free entry and this year further use of the space inside the ABC is being made to provide a warm space to eat, drink and listen to festive music.
EVENT INFORMATION
Meet Father Christmas in his cosy tipi grotto, participate in festive kids' crafts and face painting, peruse stalls from local artisans, makers and traders, tuck into tasty street food and festive tipples and enjoy animal encounters. There will also be small children's rides run by Bramhalls Amusements, all set to a backdrop of merry music from pianist/singer Charlie Ludlam, The Lah Di Dahs, Local Vocals Choir, and singer Martha Morris-Clarke.
DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a short lead.
PARKING
Car parking is available on Bakewell Showground with entry from Haddon Road (A6). Cash and card payments are accepted. Parking costs £5.
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