{"id":21188,"date":"2022-11-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=21188"},"modified":"2022-11-21T10:16:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T09:16:40","slug":"top-seven-city-christmas-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/2022\/11\/16\/top-seven-city-christmas-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Seven City Christmas Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Get a dose of festive cheer and tick off your gift list at these atmospheric markets, says Tanya <\/strong>Jackson <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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01. EXETER<\/span> 18 NOV \u2013 18 DEC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Medieval Exeter Cathedral is the backdrop of this fairy-lit market; listen to lovely choral concerts while you browse the stalls for West Country produce, mulled cider in hand. You can stroll along the River Exe and down into the town before the smell of popping chestnuts lures you in. <\/span>exeter-cathedral.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n

02. WINCHESTER<\/span> 18 NOV \u2013 22 DEC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Held in the 900-year-old cathedral quarter, this year\u2019s crafts-oriented market focuses on sustainable local products. Carol concerts will provide ambience, and on 13\u201318 December the Cathedral hosts a spectacular sound and light show, \u2018Star of Wonder\u2019. Stretch your legs along Keat\u2019s Walk and finish at the market with a mulled cider. winchester-cathedral.org.uk<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

03. LIVERPOOL<\/span> 12 NOV \u2013 23 DEC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Liverpool\u2019s markets feature a wide range of local goods both traditional and modern \u2013 you can also buy a full Christmas dinner wrapped up in a thick Yorkshire pudding! Start your day north of the city centre in Formby and walk the magical Red Squirrel Trail before hopping on a train down to the markets. <\/span>visitliverpool.com<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n

04. EDINBURGH<\/span> 19 NOV \u2013 3 JAN<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Alongside the usual bonanza of rides, ice skating and light trails, Edinburgh\u2019s Christmas markets are set to expand this year. You\u2019ll find unique independent gifts in a new Scottish market on Castle Street and an artisan market on the High Street. Walk to Arthur\u2019s Seat to admire the view, then warm up at the market with a hot toddy. visitscotland.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n

05. YORK<\/span> 17 NOV\u201323 DEC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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The medieval streets of York come into their own at Christmas, when large woodenchalets line Parliament Street and St Sampson\u2019s Square. Pick up handmade decorations, wooden toys and Yorkshire produce, such as heritage cheeses and locally distilled spirits. Warm up by the real fire inside Thor\u2019s Tipi, and allow yourself time to explore the magnificent Gothic minster, too. <\/span>visityork.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n

06. LINCOLN<\/span> <\/span>1\u20134 DEC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Lincoln\u2019s four-day traditional Christmas market takes place in the cobble dmedievals quarebetweenits Norman castleand stunning Gothiccathedral. Stallholdersdressin Victoriana, sowhynot start the day with a walk in the Victorianar boretum to set the scene? lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

07. BATH<\/span> 24 NOV \u2013 11 DEC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Bath Christmas Market features 170 chalets, selling handmade goods from the south-west of England. Look for blown-glass ornaments, jams and chutneys, Bath cheeses and Christmas puddings. If you want to make a day of it, start at Bradford-Upon-Avon and stroll 9.7 miles along the atmospheric Kennet & Avon Canal, enjoying the wood smoke and bright colours of the barges. <\/span>bathchristmasmarket.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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