Step Back in Time for a Magical Christmas Celebration
Fri 28th - Sun 30th November | Melton Mowbray Town Centre | Free Entry

The Grand Victorian Market

The heart and soul of our Christmas fair!

Stroll through the bustling market in the historic town centre.

With over 60 traders, many in full period dress, they will be offering unique gifts, handcrafted items, and delicious festive food and drink.

Soak up the sights, sounds, and smells of a truly traditional Christmas.

Dress the Part! Join the Celebration!

This year, you are the main attraction!
We warmly invite all our visitors to embrace the spirit of the event by dressing in Victorian costume.
From splendid top hats and elegant bonnets to simple shawls and flat caps, every effort helps to create a wonderfully immersive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

Fun Fair

We have all the excitement of a funfair to add extra fun and thrills.
Come and take a ride on the funfair to add a bit more adventure to your Christmas

A Weekend of Festive Atmosphere

Our Victorian Fair will be filled with entertainment to delight all ages.
The celebration begins with the traditional Christmas Light Switch-On on Friday evening by a very special Santa, one with royal connections!

Live Music Stage

Adding to the festive cheer is a full weekend of live music.
We're delighted to welcome 90s pop favourites East 17 for a special performance on Friday 28th November at 8.00pm, N-Trance takes to the stage on Saturday 29th November at 5.00pm, and the incredible Adele tribute Natalie Black to close the festival on Sunday 30th November at 3.00pm.

A full schedule of supporting bands and live music will be available closer to the event and updates posted on the news section of this website and on our social media channels.

Latest Traders

Burger Grill, Kettleby Kitchen, Hairy Dogs (Cambs) Ltd, Candy Creative, Lou-Lou’s Candles, Green Machine Creative, Bowlers Brewery Ltd, Who’d-a-tho’t-it catering, Soap & Pawrey, Mijo Makers, Phlame, Evie's Gelato, Coppelia Wooden Toys, Ooo Leigh La, Breast Cancer Now, The Rutland Chef, Obsidian Butterfly, Camridgeshire Chock Shop Ltd, Jeweldate, Thorpe's Bakery, Beckford's Rum, British Bus Bar, KTs Watnots, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, Spud Worlds, S B Promotions, Rugby Distillery, Olivia’s Coffee and Bakery, The United Bakes of America, Resin Wood Crafts Brockleby's Pies, Gotham Country Crafts, The Coffee Bean, Caffè Alfresco, Little Panjab Food Company, Lodgehigh Ltd, Sofiluca Limited, Violet Rose Printing, The Colombian Brewfather Ltd, Dashing Deserts, Debbie Campbell Cakes, Choppers Artisan Cakes & Bakes, Connells Leisure