UK Christmas Markets
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We can't say which is the BEST Christmas Market because they're all great in different ways, but we can give you a great list to look at and think about visiting. There's no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than visiting a Xmas Market.
In alphabetical order - here's our list to check out.
Click the button under each place below to visit a detailed page for the Christmas Market.
Dates: 28th November – 15th December, 2024
Bath's Christmas market draws tens of thousands of tourists over a two-week period each year. As one of Europe's most enchanting festive markets, it features over 150 craft and food stalls lining the beautiful Georgian streets that makes Bath famous. It's a lovely area of the country and a memorable place for a Christmas market.
Dates: 1st November – 24th December, 2024
The 'Frankfurt Market', nestled in Birmingham's city center, stands as one of the largest German Christmas markets held outside of Germany or Austria! Spanning across Birmingham's main squares, it offers the finest place in the United Kingdom to savor an authentic bratwurst paired with some warm gluhwein. What could be better?
Dates: November 15 – December 22, 2024
Set against the grand backdrop of Blenheim Palace, this Christmas market offers a truly regal holiday experience. The palace grounds are transformed into a festive village filled with over 60 wooden chalets, each showcasing artisan crafts, unique gifts, and seasonal foods. Wandering among the twinkling lights and festive decorations, visitors can enjoy mulled wine, roast chestnuts, and even a magical illuminated trail that winds through the palace gardens, creating a picture-perfect holiday outing.
Dates: 14th November – 23rd December, 2024
Cardiff's Christmas market predominantly showcases locally crafted items from local businesses, including things that are local to Wales. The market offers traditional Christmas delights, including mulled wine, twinkling fairy lights, and a nearby Winter Wonderland complete with an ice rink. It's definitely a good one to kick-off Christmas!
Dates: 15th November 2024 - 4th January 2025
Chester’s Christmas market is set against a backdrop of medieval architecture, giving it an unmistakably old-world feel. Located in Town Hall Square, visitors can explore wooden chalets filled with handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and warming mulled wine. The twinkling lights and historic city walls create an inviting atmosphere for an enchanting winter experience – and perhaps you’ll even spot the Roman amphitheatre in the snow!
Dates: 15th November 2024 - 4th January 2025
Edinburgh, the magical Scottish capital, is enchanting throughout the year, but a Yuletide visit is an absolute must. Edinburgh's Christmas markets, located in East Princes Street Gardens, provide a splendid backdrop for enjoying a hearty hog roast and sipping hot cider, which will certainly help warm you up if you're lucky enough to get a smattering of snow!
Dates: 21st November, 2024 - 5th January, 2025
This expansive Christmas market offers an array of attractions, including an ice-skating rink, an ice kingdom, a towering Ferris wheel, thrilling rides, an icy slide, an ice sculpting workshop, and a wide selection of food and drink stalls. Loads of fun for everyone!
Dates: November 1 – December 26, 2024
Located along the Thames with views of the London Eye, the Southbank Centre’s Winter Market captures the vibrant, eclectic spirit of the city at Christmas. Rows of wooden chalets line the riverside, offering a mix of international foods, crafts, and festive drinks like spiced cider and mulled wine. The market also includes light displays, cozy fire pits, and live music performances, all creating a festive atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors to enjoy the season by the water.
Dates: 8th November - 22nd December, 2024
The Manchester Christmas markets extend across the entire city centre, from Victoria to Deansgate, even encompassing The Winter Gardens in Piccadilly Gardens. Manchester's Market is known for its walkability, and with a German sausage and mulled wine in hand, you'll have the energy to explore eveerything it has to offer.
Dates: 16th November - 22nd December, 2024
Newcastle's Christmas market is a delight for the entire family. With local vendors selling fantastic gifts and products, and breweries with the farmer's market, it also offers a Santa's Grotto where Santa Claus himself(!) is regularly spotted. If you're near the North of England - you're THAT bit closer to the North Pole and the feeling of Christmas!
Dates: 12th November – 31st December, 2024
Every festive season, Nottingham undergoes a magical transformation into a Christmas Winter Wonderland. This enchanting period includes a fantastic ice rink, a thrilling helter-skelter, and ca harming snowy alpine ski lodges. The heart of the wonderland is a wonderful Christmas market boasting around 70 wooden stalls encircling a majestic Christmas tree that you'll want your photo taken with.
Dates: 7th December - 15th December, 2024
Stratford-upon-Avon is a magical setting for a Christmas market with a historical twist - the town undergoes a Victorian winter wonderland transformation. Stalls come alive with vendors donning lace bonnets and adhesive sideburns, accompanied by a traditional fairground and a schedule packed with entertainment. If you're looking for something a bit different, look no further.
Dates: 22nd November - 22nd December, 2024
Winchester, the ancient capital of England, turns festive magic into an art with its Christmas market set against the grand Winchester Cathedral. The market, with its handpicked artisan stalls and outdoor ice rink, offers everything from mulled wine to handmade ornaments. Strolling through this historic city while the cathedral bells chime is like stepping into a Dickensian Christmas scene.
Dates: 14th November - 22nd December, 2024
York’s medieval charm reaches new heights during the Christmas season, as the historic streets are transformed into a winter wonderland. The St Nicholas Fair, located around Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, offers festive delights like mulled wine and Yorkshire cheeses that make the perfect companion while browsing the stalls. With the iconic York Minster nearby, the market is a truly picturesque setting, especially if you’re lucky enough to catch it under a dusting of snow!
The Lincoln Christmas Market 2024 event is ... AXED THIS YEAR, by the City of Lincoln Council. It's typically the first weekend in December, depending how the year falls.
It's been running for 40 years and is hugely successfully with more than a quarter of a million visitors annually, and is famous nationwide as one of the best in the country. People travel from far and wide to visit Lincoln for this annual festive event.
Lincoln Xmas Market is one of the biggest and best Christmas Markets in the UK, conveniently located in the centre of England - it's certainly in the Top 10 Best Christmas Markets UK. Well, it was...
It wasn't in the Council's interest and it was hard work for them.
Despite huge objections and the majority wanting the market to continue, it was their decision to make, and they axed it.
We hope with the huge negative financial impact it will have on the city, they may re-instate it in future years. Only time will tell.
ENTRANCE IS FREE - what you spend on food, drink and beautiful gifts is an entirely different matter!
The cost to enter the Lincoln Christmas Market is free in general, on some years there's been a small cost to access the Bishops Palace which is run by English Heritage and the charge helps towards the maintenance of the site, however, it is unclear if this area will form part of the market this year because it is currently undergoing a large conservation/restoration project.
There are many market stalls are located within Lincoln Castle, and entry to the castle is also FREE. In previous years the Castle has offered a Illuminated Wall Walk which does have an entrance fee. Visit the Lincoln Castle events page nearer the time for information and booking options. It's well worth doing!
You'll definitely need to bring cash as there's so many fantastic gifts, food, drink and activities. Many stall holders will have card machines but as you'd expect, many operate on cash only.
There is a charge for the Markets park-and-ride which varies on day, passenger age and other factors.
Read more about the Entry cost to the Lincoln Christmas Market here.
The Lincolnshire Showground can be found on a Google map here or using their postcode in your sat nav (LN2 2NA). Please gate 1, there is ample parking for all size vehicles.
There is no parking in the vicinity of the Christmas Market so all cars should use the dedicated Christmas Market Park and Ride service which operates from the Lincolnshire Showground on the A15 just north of Lincoln. The park and ride site will be well sign posted on all approach roads and for those using a sat nav the postcode is LN1 2ZF (but please remember to follow directions/signs when approaching the venue). There is also a dedicated service for people with disabilities, using specially adapted vehicles which also runs from the showground. All buses drop off close to the Museum of Lincolnshire Life.
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There were 5 key areas to the uphill Christmas Market in Lincoln - and a Medieval Christmas Market which could be found at the wonderful St Mary le Wigford Church and St Mary's Guildhall on Lincoln's High Street.
Considered a bit of an extra to the annual Christmas market - this was well worth a visit as part of your Christmas Market ezperience.
Some Images of Previous Christmas Markets in Lincoln from the official EnjoyLincoln.co.uk site.
