Christmas Market in Sheffield 2022: Opening times, what will be on sale and Santa’s Grotto

The magical Christmas Market returns to Sheffield for another year of festivities in 2022. It is something that is held every year in Sheffield and never disappoints.

Even in 2020, under the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, the market stood firm (though in a limited capacity). In 2021, it returned in all its glory - and 2022 is set to look very similar. There are many announcements regarding the market yet to come - we will keep you updated as they are made public.

Jolly old Saint Nick will be in attendance at the the markets. Kids will be able to visit Santa’s grotto to tell him what they want for Christmas this year - if they’ve been good this year, of course!

The Christmas Market in Sheffield is set to open on Monday, November 18. The markets will be open from 10am - 6pm from Monday to Thursday and 10am - 8pm from Friday to Sunday.

Sheffield’s Christmas Market, as always, will be split between Fargate, the Town Square and Peace Gardens. All are localised within the City Centre - if you’d like to visit, each location is no more than a ten minute walk from Sheffield Train Station.

What will be on sale?

Sheffield’s Christmas Market will play host to over 50 different market stalls, selling a wide variety of trinkets and food items. Santa’s Grotto will also be open for all the good little boys and girls out there, although the exact times Santa will be visiting Sheffield are yet to be specified.

The classic German grills will also be present, a staple of Sheffield’s Christmas Market, selling bratwurst, frankfurters and much more. According to the Sheffield Christmas Markets’ official website, 80% of the independent traders present in the markets are locally

Will it be cash-only?

There is no indication as to whether Sheffield’s Christmas Markets will be taking card payments or not. As many of the stalls are small operations headed by independent companies, it’s probably a good idea to bring some cash with you.