{"id":22653,"date":"2022-09-26T12:36:53","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T10:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1710302"},"modified":"2022-09-26T13:02:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T11:02:18","slug":"best-christmas-markets-to-visit-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/best-christmas-markets-to-visit-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Christmas markets to visit in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Laura Wybrow\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 26 September 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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There are plenty of things to look forward to this Christmas. For those wanting to curl up in front of the telly, there\u2019s the rumoured Doctor Who Christmas special<\/a>\u00a0and a new adaptation of Charles Dickens\u2019s\u00a0 A Christmas Carol starring Olivia Colman<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And for those of you who want to brave the cold, there are the much-loved Christmas markets.\u00a0So, welcome to our Christmas market list \u2013 we\u2019d like to thank you for being here.<\/p>\n

Once the weather\u2019s turned colder, there\u2019s nothing better than wandering round Christmas stalls and warming ourselves up with mulled wine and churros with melted chocolate. And there\u2019s always something for everyone at Christmas markets, like decoration and present stalls, activities such as ice skating, and plenty of food and drink.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve included the top Christmas markets in the UK and given them \u2018best for\u2019 ratings. So, if you\u2019re looking for amazing food, for example, or the best ice-skating rink, you\u2019ll soon know where to go.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve also taken into account Forbes Advisor\u2019s most Christmassy destination<\/a> categories: Christmas shopping opportunity, spend on Christmas lights and decorations, Christmas market reviews, and the likelihood of a white Christmas.<\/p>\n

So without further ado, here\u2019s how to have a simply wonderful Christmas market time this winter.<\/p>\n

Best Christmas markets at a glance:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Birmingham\u2019s Frankfurt Christmas market<\/strong>, best for traditional German food<\/li>\n
Edinburgh Christmas market<\/strong>, best for a white Christmas<\/li>\n
Nottingham Winter Wonderland<\/strong>, best for date night<\/li>\n
London Hyde Park Winter Wonderland<\/strong>, best for ice skating<\/li>\n
Manchester Christmas markets<\/strong>, best for variety<\/li>\n
Bath Christmas market<\/strong>, best for stepping back in time<\/li>\n
Newcastle Christmas market<\/strong>, best for atmosphere<\/li>\n
Padstow Christmas Festival<\/strong>, best for food<\/li>\n
Belfast Continental Christmas market<\/strong>, best for the whole family<\/li>\n
Lincoln Christmas market<\/strong>, best for size<\/li>\n<\/ul>
The best Christmas markets in the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Birmingham\u2019s Frankfurt Christmas market<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The best Christmas markets in the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Birmingham\u2019s Frankfurt Christmas market<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Birmingham\u2019s Frankfurt Christmas market<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Edinburgh Christmas market<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Nottingham Winter Wonderland<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>

London Hyde Park Winter Wonderland<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Manchester Christmas markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>

Bath Christmas market<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>

Newcastle Christmas market<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Padstow Christmas Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Belfast Continental Christmas market<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>

Lincoln Christmas market<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>