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Dover Community Christmas Market at the Maison Dieu

Maison Dieu, Dover · 7 November to 8 November 2026

The jettied timber-framed upper floor of Maison Dieu above a flint ground floor on a street corner in OspringePhoto: Roger Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0
7 Nov to 8 Nov

Photo: Roger Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0

A first Christmas market at Dover's medieval Maison Dieu, from the organisers of the Solton Manor market. Local makers and community groups sell handmade gifts, festive decorations and more.

Highlights

  • Handmade gifts from local makers
  • Inside the restored Maison Dieu

Good to know

  • Accessible toilets and parking
  • Public transport nearby

Getting there

Maison Dieu, Biggin Street, Dover, Kent, CT16 1DL

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Checked on 16 October 2026 against whitecliffscountry.org.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser before you travel. How we check

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