Christmas Markets To Visit Across The UK
The festive season is, without a doubt, the most exciting time of the year. Getting together with the family sharing food, drinks, gifts and good times.
Christmas markets are just another way to add a touch of magic to this time of year. You can spend a whole afternoon just wondering around choosing some bespoke gifts, sipping hot mulled apple cider and nibbling on warm caramelised mixed nuts.
We’ve searched the UK and picked some of the best Christmas markets this year to save you the trouble. You can simply find your closest one and go and enjoy.
Winter Wonderland Hyde Park
Opens: 21st November 2019 to 5th January 2020
Hyde Park is a wonderful open space in the heart of the city and for Christmas time it is transformed into a breath-taking winter wonderland for six weeks of the year. Some of its biggest talking points are the world’s tallest transportable observation wheel and the Magical Ice Kingdom which this year has a Christmas Carol theme.
Other attractions include Paddington on Ice, I sculpture workshops and Bar Ice and even a winter wonderland comedy club. The whole family will be able to enjoy a day out at this popular Christmas Market. Plan your Trip today.
Bath Christmas Market
28th November–15th December 2019
Bath is a truly picturesque Georgian town and at the end of November further magic is added with the introduction of over 150 wooden chalets selling any number of handmade Fairtrade gifts for people you love. It’s the perfect place to do a spot of Christmas shopping.
As well as gifts for every family member you can also stop for a hog roast or steaming mug of mulled wine to warm you up if it’s a little chilly. Visit today and get your Christmas sorted.
Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
7th to the 23rd December
The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is the largest authentic German Christmas Market outside of Germany. Visit and you will be spoilt for choice with 80 stalls selling gifts and decorations and of course tempting foods such as pretzels, bratwursts and traditional German Wheat beer called Weiss beer. The program of live music such as carol singers adds to the atmosphere. Check it out today and on down for a touch of Christmas Shopping.
Southbank Winter Festival
8 November 2019 – 5 January 2020
Southbank Winter Wonderland is nestled on the bank of the river Themes which does become a dreamy winter wonderland at this time of year. Again you’ll discover stunning handmade bespoke gifts housed in inviting wooden chalets.
Find the big Christmas tree and take a picture with your shopping buddies before hitting the street for stalls and chowing down on some yummy treats from around the world. We love the sound of the circus bar the best, you get to surround the fire pit and sip warm hot chocolate before finding the secret cinema and watching a holiday classic on beanbags in the warm. Perfect.
Leeds Christkindelmarkt
8 November – 21 December 2019
The annual Leeds Chriskindlemarkt transforms the city's millennium square every year with the addition of over 40 chalets selling a huge range of festive goods. After you’ve shopped you’ll discover traditional German foods and drink to sample plus an authentic carousel to take a spin on which will round off the visit perfectly.
The Alp Chalet can be found at the centre of the market offering a chance to get warm and snug inside before you head out once more. Free children’s entertainment can also be found most days on the main stage. Fun to be had for the entire family.
Manchester Christmas Markets
8 November – 21 December 2019
Manchester's Christmas Market is an event that encompasses the entire city with over 300 stalls and chalets found in almost every corner of the centre. Albert Square is the hub with the highest concentration of stalls however and also feature the food area where you can pick up warm authentic German food alongside many other cuisines from around the world. There is such a choice.
The hot spicy mulled wines come in branded mugs you can return or choose to take home as a keepsake. It’s up to you. Follow the festive trail through the city today.
Winchester Christmas Markets
21 November – 22 December 2019
Winchester Christmas Market sits in the shadow of the city’s iconic cathedral, giving this 100 chalet market one of the most picturesque locations and surroundings. There is also an ice rink nearby so you can make a family day out of any visit.
Last year this market was voted 2nd in the UK by Booking.com. Each store is handpicked for its unique products, many of them handmade, which you simply will not be able to find on the high-street.
Belfast Christmas Market
17th November – 22nd December.
Belfast City hall is turned into a winter wonderland for this Christmas market, one of the best in Northern Ireland. The stalls will be filled with any kind of Christmas decoration, gifts and snacks you can think of while a visit from Santa will keep the kids happy and entertained. If you live in the area or are visiting it’s always worth a visit.
Edinburgh Christmas Market
16th November – 5th January
Edinburgh’s Christmas Market is around for one of the longest times of all the markets we’ve chosen this year. Meaning you can hold on tight to that festive feeling for over a week after the big day itself. You will find them located on East Princes Street Gardens.
This charming market features Bavarian-inspired stalls offering artisan gifts and stocking fillers, yummy festive foods and hot spicy drinks. You will also find Santa’s grotto, funfair rides, the big wheel and Santa’s train, all of which will entertain the kids all day. Plan your visit now and make Christmas come alive.
We hope at least one of these markets is close enough for you and your family to visit this Christmas. Nothing gets you more in the mood then the sights smell and laughter of a Christmas Market the atmosphere is always spot on. Please let us know which Christmas Market is your favourite. We’d love to know if we’ve missed any.
