Full list of all UK Christmas markets including Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds

17 October 2023 , 09:18
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The UK's Christmas markets are soon to open (Image: Getty Images)

The UK's Christmas markets are back for another year as pud, clove and wooden toy sellers across the country prepare to welcome visitors this festive season.

With winter fast approaching and the clocks soon to go back, plunging us all into evening's of darkness, attention can be turned towards Christmas. In recent years the UK has formed an increasingly strong Christmas market scene, with events most regular associated with European countries like Germany and Austria now a common feature in many towns and cities.

They are the perfect place to pick up gifts or decorations as the big day approaches, or to soak up the atmosphere with a glass of mulled wine. Below we have highlighted some of the biggest Christmas markets that will take place in the UK this festive season, as well as a list of many of the others soon to be enchanting families.

If you know of one that isn't on the list, please let us know via [email protected]

Manchester, November 10 to December 21

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The market has hundreds of stalls across its nine city centre sites this year, in what will be its 25th outing. This year will see the iconic ski chalet market stalls take over Piccadilly Gardens - once again set to be transformed into the Winter Gardens - as well as multiple other streets nearby.

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For those who look forward to a seasonal skate, Skate Manchester's family-friendly covered ice rink will once again take up its usual spot in Cathedral Gardens where skaters can skate around a beautiful Christmas tree

More information can be found here.

Nottingham, November 7 to December 31

Nottingham Market Square is the home of the largest Christmas market in the East Midlands, with a key feature being the impressive 32 metre observation wheel. Expect plenty of delicious foods to buy, including locally made stews and artisan cheese, as well as an ice rink.

Visitors will also be able to take in the massive Christmas tree, hand out at the ice bar or even have a go on the toboggan run. More information can be found here.

Leeds, November 24 to December 22

After the market was cancelled in Leeds last year, this year's outing is back with a bang. For the first time ever, streets and spaces all across the city centre will be hosting around 120 Bavarian-style, traditional, timber market stalls decked out in festive lighting.

The new Christmas market will also feature three Christmas-themed outdoor bar areas on Briggate, Quebec Street (close to market stalls on City Square which is outside the train station) and Dortmund Square. Click here for more details.

Birmingham, November 2 to December 24

What is arguably the country's most iconic Christmas market is also one of the longest running this year, opening for over a month and a half. The Frankfurt market, as it is known, is the largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany or Austria, and provides plenty of Bavarian treats including pretzels, schnitzels, bratwursts, and roasted almonds.

The perfect place to stop for a glass of gluhwein, weissbeer (wheat beer), or tasty hot chocolate. More information can be found here.

Winchester, November 17 to December 21

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The city's Christmas market is centred around its stunning cathedral, providing the perfect setting for an evening of festive cheer. It is made up of wooden chalets inspired by traditional German Christmas Markets, with lashings of mulled wine and carol singers helping to create the atmosphere. More information can be found here.

Edinburgh, 27 November to January 6

The centre of Edinburgh will be turned into a festive paradise for a month and a half as stall holders set up in East Princes Street Gardens, which is right next to the city's main railway station Waverley. Guests can enjoy everything from mulled Irn Bru to vegan pigs in blankets in what is bound to be an excellent festive representation of the city.

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More information can be found here.

York, November 16 to December 22

This Christmas the city's market, known as St Nicholas Fair, will have been making York's winding cobbled streets even more enchanting for 31 years. York is probably the most beguiling and festive city in the UK generally speaking, so mulled wine fumes and the presence of romantically hung mistletoe can only add to the atmosphere. More information can be found here.

Bristol, November 3 to December 23

Bristol's city centre will be taken over by dozens of market stall holders and be visited by Father Christmas and his reindeer this festive season. Bristol Shopping Quarter's streets will play host to wooden chalets offering a selection of gifts as well as festive food and drink. More information can be found here.

Chester, November 17 to December 21

One of the shorter running Christmas markets of the year, but still very much worth a visit. A handmade, historical, magical experience awaits with 70 traders situated in the square around the town hall, where a large sparking Christmas tree will bath visitors in light. More information can be found here.

Newcastle, November 18 to December 23

Newcastle's Christmas market will include an avenue of stalls along Grainger Street, the streets lining Grainger Market, the top of Grey Street, and Old Eldon Square, after it was expanded last year. Local traders will be serving up bespoke jewellery, eco-friendly beauty products, clothing, Churros, homemade chutneys and preserves as well as plenty of unique gifts. A programme of street entertainment will also run at the weekends. Click here to read more.

Full list of all UK Christmas markets including Birmingham, Manchester and LeedsBath's Christmas market will be returning this year (Getty Images)

Below is a non-comprehensive list of many of the Christmas markets taking place across the UK this year.

Milo Boyd

UK holidays, Days out, Christmas, Christmas Markets, Christmas shopping

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