Visit the UK’s Top Ten Christmas Markets This Holiday Season

Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do this Christmas? Get your loved ones together and visit the famous Christmas markets in the UK.

Christmas markets in the UK are unique for a few reasons. Most markets are in picturesque settings, such as in front of historic buildings or town squares. 

The markets also have a great selection of festive foods and drinks, such as mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and pies. 

Moreover, during the holiday season, the markets are usually decorated with lights and other holiday decorations, making them a festive and fun place to visit.

So, to get into the Christmas spirit, you must visit the markets listed below.

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas market

Thursday, 3 November – Saturday, 24 December

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas market is the largest authentic German Christmas market. Throughout the festival, you can find delicious foods such as pretzels, schnitzels, and bratwursts that you can wash down with a pint of Glühwein.

Here’s everything you need to know about Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas market.

Edinburgh Christmas market

25th November 2022 – 3rd January 2023

There will be a market at both the traditional locations in Princes Street Gardens and The Mound this winter. Additionally, there will be a market in two new city centre areas. 

Arts and crafts will be exhibited alongside food and drink stalls selling homegrown Scottish products.

Here’s everything you need to know about Edinburgh’s Christmas market.

Nottingham Winter Wonderland

Tuesday, 15 November 2022 – Saturday, 31 December 2022

Located in Old Market Square, there’s a wide variety of goods at this Christmas market, including fairground rides, Christmas decorations, and cosy bars. 

Here’s everything you need to know about Nottingham Winter Wonderland.

London Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

Friday 18th November 2022 – Monday 2nd January 2023

This vast Christmas market boasts an ice-skating rink, an ice kingdom, a giant wheel, amongst other rides, an ice slide, an ice sculpting workshop, and plenty of food and drink stalls.

Here’s everything you need to know about London Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.

Manchester Christmas market

10 November 2022 – 22 December 2022

The Manchester Christmas markets span almost the entirety of Manchester city centre, from Victoria to Deansgate, including The Winter Gardens in Piccadilly Gardens. 

Here’s everything you need to know about the Manchester Christmas market.

Bath Christmas market

24 November 2022 – 11 December 2022

Bath is known for its beautiful Abbey, stunning architecture and old-worldly feel; during Christmas, you’ll truly feel transported back in time.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Bath Christmas market.

Newcastle Christmas market

Saturday, 19th November 2022 – Friday, 23rd December 2022

Newcastle is a fantastic Christmas market for the whole family: it brings together local breweries, farmer’s markets, and Santa’s Grotto. At Santa’s Grotto, Santa Claus will make an exceptional appearance after travelling from the North Pole.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Newcastle Christmas market.

Padstow Christmas Festival

Thursday 1st December – Sunday 4th December

This Padstow Christmas Festival may only last a few days, but it sure packs a punch. Expect celebrity guests like Rick Stein, Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw, cooking demonstrations, a great food market, and a brilliant firework display.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Padstow Christmas Festival.

Belfast Continental Christmas market

19 November 2022 – 22 December 2022

Located at Donegall Square in Belfast, The food court is home to cuisines from 32 nationalities around the world, so expect everything from crêpes and pancakes to ostrich, wild boar and crocodile burgers. 

Here’s everything you need to know about the Belfast Continental Christmas market.

Lincoln Christmas market

1st December 2022 – 4th December 2022

The Christmas market in Lincoln is pretty ginormous. Lincoln Xmas Market is one of the biggest and best Christmas Markets in the UK, conveniently located in the centre of England.

Today, there are over 150 stalls with food, drinks, crafts, decorations, and more.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Lincoln Christmas market.

These are the top ten Christmas markets that you must visit. So, get out of the house and enjoy the holiday season with your family and friends.

And let us know your experience in the comment section 🙂

Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄