The Top 10 Christmas Markets in the UK
From the grounds of Blenheim Palace to London's Hyde Park and from ancient Bath to central Birmingham, the United Kingdom boasts a wealth of tempting Christmas markets.
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Christmas Market Breaks in the UK
Christmas market breaks in the UK combine visits to the country's most attractive destinations with the enjoyment of seasonal shopping. Pause to sip mulled wine or hot chocolate as you browse stalls set among twinkling lights and festive decorations.
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Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park
Winter Wonderland offers a sprawling Christmas experience with shopping, ice skating, circus acts, and fairground rides.
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Oxford
The university's 'dreaming spires' take on a magical look as they tower over the market stalls of Broad Street.
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Glasgow
Glasgow's central squares play host to an annual market featuring street food and live entertainment alongside stalls selling gifts and decorations.
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Bath
The city's Georgian architecture provides a backdrop to dozens of chalet-style stalls selling festive food, gifts, and crafts. Most of the products are locally produced.
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Cardiff
A speciality of the Cardiff Christmas market, located in the heart of the shopping district, is handmade gifts.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
This market, in Shakespeare's birthplace, has a Victorian theme with stallholders dressed up to match. Browse over 300 stalls or enjoy the traditional funfair.
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Belfast
Picturesque City Hall plays host to Belfast's Christmas market. Discover stalls inside and outside selling food and festive goodies.
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Birmingham German Market
Birmingham hosts the biggest German market outside of mainland Europe. Glühwein and tasty schnitzels sustain you as you shop.
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Blenheim Palace
Combine your Christmas shopping with an exploration of one of Britain's grandest stately homes. The Illuminated Light Trail is an annual highlight.
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Winter Wonderland, Nottingham
Traders here are handpicked for the originality of their products. Extra fun is added with a huge ice rink and toboggan slides overlooked by a rooftop bar.
Best Places to Stay for Christmas Markets in the United Kingdom
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| 🥳 Busiest month | January |
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| 🌡️ Warmest weather | July and August |
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| 🌧️ Rainiest months | August and July |
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