Who needs to go abroad to get the unique atmosphere of a Christmas market? These are our top five markets right here in Blighty…
Christmas Market at S 1
outhbank Centre/
London Eye, 18 Nov-24 Dec With around 60 chalets stretching along Queens Walk, this authentic German market sells everything from bratwurst and mulled wine to jewellery and ornaments. Children will enjoy the giant carousel ride.
Winding your way round this market is like a trip around the world. With over 200 stalls across eight areas of the city, you’ll find mouth-watering delights with plenty of German beers and French
Manchester Christmas 2
Market, 17 Nov-21 Dec
wines to wash them down. There’s a real party feeling when the sun goes down.
Canterbury
Market,3 18 Nov-24 Dec This historic city provides a
Traditional Christmas
stunning backdrop for a yuletide market. It has everything you’d expect with continental Christmas stalls and handcrafted gifts – the perfect place for festive shopping.
Bath Christmas
Set adjacent to the city’s famous Roman Baths, this magical market is a Christmas shopper’s paradise,
Market, 24 Nov-11 Dec 4
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with gifts including children’s toys, locally produced crafts and festive food and drink.
The City Hall gardens are 19 No 5
transformed into an Alpine Village with a real Irish welcome. Listen to live music in the continental bars and watch fire-eating displays at the bratwurst stands. There’s also shopping for the grown-ups and a magical forest for the kids.
Belfast Christmas Continental Market, v-18 Dec
Letter from Santa We all know Father Christmas is a busy man, but this year he’s taking the time to write personalised letters to children! For a suggested donation of £5 the NSPCC can arrange for your little one to receive a letter from the man himself. Call the reindeer mailroom on 0845 839 9304 or visit nspcc.org.uk/santa.