Christmas Market in London
The best UK Christmas markets are in a variety of locations, and are a great place for buying gifts and enjoying the winter season. All of them operate from around mid-November to mid or late December every year. Some even continue through the first few days of January.
The markets are scattered throughout the country, offering visitors a chance to get into the Christmas spirit no matter where in the UK they are.
Some of the most famous UK Christmas markets are the Birmingham Christmas Markets, which claim to be the largest outside of Germany and Austria. Other famous markets include the London Christmas Markets. London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland attracts so many visitors that it is sometimes so crowded that it is difficult to walk around.
Great markets in northern England include the Manchester Christmas Markets, which feature stalls and entertainment in five different locations in the city, and the the Leeds Christmas Market in Millennium Square.
In Scotland, look no further than Glasgow for great Christmas cheer. They city hosts both Glasgow Loves Christmas and the traditional Glasgow Christmas Market, making it a great place to visit during the winter holiday season.
Back in England, don’t miss the Bath Christmas Market, which is in a beautiful setting in the historic city centre. Not far from there, the Exeter Christmas Market offers food and gifts from all over the world. Closer to the capital, the St Albans Christmas Market is also worth a visit. These and other markets around the country are some of the best UK Christmas markets every year.