Christmas Crime Festival: Local Makers Christmas Fair

Local Makers' Christmas Fair

Discover something a little different this Christmas! Looking for unusual gifts, handmade treasures or something special for someone who has everything?

Join us at The Bradford Police Museum for our Christmas Makers' Fair, a festive celebration of independent creativity, local talent and one-of-a-kind finds. As part of the Bradford Christmas Crime Festival 2026, we're bringing together a carefully selected collection of independent makers, artists, authors and creative small businesses for a Christmas market with a difference.

Whether you're searching for the perfect Christmas present, treating yourself to something special or simply enjoying a festive day out, you'll have the opportunity to discover talented independent makers and support small creative businesses.

Come along, explore the stalls and discover something a little out of the ordinary this Christmas.

Part of the Bradford Christmas Crime Festival 2026

Taking place from Thursday 3^rd to Sunday 6^th December, the Bradford Christmas Crime Festival is a four-day celebration of crime, policing, history, mystery and storytelling, presented by The Bradford Police Museum.

Through a varied programme of historical talks, theatrical performances, ghost tours and festive family activities, the festival brings fascinating stories from the past to life within the remarkable walls of Bradford's very own Victorian Police Station.

Our Christmas Makers' Fair brings a creative and festive finale to the festival, celebrating independent artists and makers while offering visitors an opportunity to discover unique gifts in one of Bradford's most historic buildings.

Event details

Date: Sunday 6^th December 2026

Time: 11am to 4pm

Venue: The Bradford Police Museum

Admission: Free!

Drop in during the day, browse the stalls and discover something special this Christmas.