5-6th December 2026

Christmas at the Flaxmill

Two days. 50+ independent makers. One of the most beautiful buildings in Britain. Free entry.

This is the Christmas market you've been looking for.

Christmas at the Flaxmill is a carefully curated festive market set inside one of Shrewsbury's most breathtaking buildings – the historic Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.

Two days of independent makers, exceptional food, creative experiences and full of festive atmosphere.

A stylized illustration of a starfish with eight arms on a black background.
A cream-colored five-point star with elongated and pointed tips on a black background.
View of a narrow alleyway between brick buildings with a taller brick building and a tower in the background under a clear blue sky.
A white, intricately detailed starfish with multiple arms extending outward.
A white star-shaped sea shell with eight points on a black background.

📅 Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 December 2026

📍Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

🕙 10am – 4pm

🎟️ Free Entry

Plan your visit

What’s On?

Display table with colorful mugs and bowls, some with smiley faces, and signs that read 'Bored Now'; the sign on the table has the same phrase, but printed upside down.
A simplified, stylized illustration of a starfish in dark green color with eight arms extending outward.
A woman with long blonde hair and bracelets doing the permanent jewellery experience at the mindful markets
A green, stylized, eight-pointed star or flower with a simple, hand-drawn appearance.
Plan your visit

Everyone is welcome.

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is fully accessible with step-free access throughout the event space. Accessible parking is available nearby.

If you have any specific accessibility requirements or questions before you visit, please don't hesitate to get in touch — we're happy to help.

CONTACT US

Your Questions, Answered

  • Yes! No tickets, no booking — just turn up and enjoy.

  • Absolutely. Christmas at the Flaxmill is a family-friendly event with plenty to see and do for all ages.

  • Address: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury SY1 2SZ.

    There is free parking available on site, follow signage as you arrive at postcode.

    Bike racks are also available and the Flaxmill is a 0.6 mile walk from the Shrewsbury Train Station.

  • YES - We love dogs!

    Well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome at Christmas at the Flaxmill. 🐾

  • We'll be announcing our makers in the run-up to the event. Follow us on Instagram and sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know.

  • Yes - warming drinks, festive bites and proper comfort food. The kind of thing that makes a Christmas market feel like exactly where you're supposed to be.

  • The majority of our makers will be trading across both days but it is a good mix of new traders on both days.

    Check our social media closer to the event for any updates.

  • Yes — we'll have seating available for food and drink throughout the event.

  • 10am – 4pm on both days!

View of old brick building with tower and windows, along with surrounding brick structures under a clear blue sky.