Runway Café Re-development 2025/6 - the Sun Room is currently closed but the main café area is open as normal.

Handmade Decorations. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Oliver Lloyd

Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House

Explore a wonderfully festive Christmas market spanning the decadent rooms of our Jacobean style mansion house.

With over 45 craft and gift stalls to explore, there's plenty to help with your Christmas shopping.

Also, welcoming the return of Bedford Event Catering with their famous Hog Roast and welcoming Spires Event Catering serving German style hot dogs!

Why not indulge in the festive spirit with some mulled wine, baileys hot chocolate and festive treats from our very own *Garden Suite bar?

*Limited inside seating available

And, best of all... entry is FREE.

Event Details

13 - 14 December 2025
10:00 - 16:00
FREE entry
Over 45 craft & gift stalls

Event Images

Handmade Decorations. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Oliver Lloyd (2)

Our traders

196 Jewellery ~ Always Crafty ~ Bags and Bangles ~ Black Barn Ceramics and Glass ~ Caliston Art ~ Carly's Candle Company ~ Charlie Moore Art ~ Click On Nature ~ Cosy Knits ~ Craftyfoxx4 ~ Dancing Barefoot Ltd ~ Darren Harbour Photography ~ Felted Friends By sonia ~ Fighting High Books ~ Gillian Weddle Fine Art ~ H Gifts ~ Handmade by Amie ~ Holistic Gifts Ltd ~ James Cook Wood Turner ~ Kapelki Art ~ Kim Jane Jewellery Design ~ Le Mare Chocolat ~ Little by Little Creations ~ Little Sign Studio ~ Mia & Co ~ Not Ur Average Joes 3D ~ Nothing Like Wood ~ Penny Dudley Bags ~ Red Berry Crafts ~ Saranics ~ The Crafty Git ~ The Crocheted Peacock ~ The Swannies ~ Warren Arts & Crafts

Food At The Christmas Market. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Oliver Lloyd

Our caterers

Hog Roast & Authentic German Sausage ~ A Very Good Egg Ltd ~ Bedford Cheese Company ~ Replete Flatbreads ~ Tash’s Treats ~ Patisserie Sheree

Handy things to know

We offer free parking on the day but please note spaces are limited and on grass.
Please follow instructions from our stewards on the day.
We do not permit buggies inside the house ,these can be left outside if dry or in the front hall only if wet.
Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the house
Wheelchair access – please follow directions to house reception and call the number on the reception sign for disabled access.
Wheelchairs – lightweight motorised or manual only. Due to chairlift capacities, we are unable to welcome heavy motorised chairs.
Our seasonal markets are very popular so please be prepared for queues on arrival – bag checks are also in place for your safety.
On wet days, we kindly ask you help us to preserve the original flooring and rugs but drying your feet before you enter.