Retford Big Market Days bring great free family fun entertainment to Retford Town Centre on the third Saturday every month – along with the great Farmers,’ Craft, and Traditional Markets.
And…don’t forget…there will also be the Retford Christmas Market & Lights Switch-On on Sunday 23rd November 2025, and the amazing Illuminate-Winter Festival of Light event featuring Spark! drummers on Thursday 11th December 2025.
Add to this all of the wonderful shops and hospitality venues, offering great gifts and refreshments, in Retford Town Centre and you have everything for Christmas in one place – Retford - it’s brilliant!
These events are organised by Retford Business Forum in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council and North Notts BID.

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The Big Bird meets the team at Leonardos on Bridgegate at the Retford Big Market Day 181025 Photo: Submitted

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Cheese scones and cheesecake at Nicole Olivia Cake Designs at the Big Cheese September 2025 Photo: Submitted

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TWO stiltwalking reindeer will say hello at Retford Big Market Day on 15th November 2025 Photo: Submitted

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The Frost Fairy will be visiting Retford Big Market Day on 20th December 2025 Photo: Submitted