Christmas Markets
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flatcoat replied on 05/11/2018 19:48
Posted on 05/11/2018 19:48
Edinburgh is the nearest to a German market in the UK. We found Birmingham too busy (dangerously so), Manchester is good, Leeds not worth the effort unless you live nearby. The Dickensian Fayre in Grassington is good too. Best continental market visited is Cologne, Prague very good, Aachen is good too, this year visiting Bruges and next year Wolfgangsee. And given my wife is from Germany I accept I may be biased!
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Takethedogalong replied on 05/11/2018 20:01
Posted on 05/11/2018 20:01
We prefer Christmas markets that have truly special crafts at their core, and have found a really nice one in Hexham. Lots of local foods, drinks, handmade gifts, that are decently priced. It’s not very large, but the quality of what’s there is excellent, and includes stalls inside the Abbey. A very nice day out. We used Durham Grange site as a base first time, it wasn’t far to drive up.
eurortraveller replied on 05/11/2018 20:16
hitchglitch replied on 05/11/2018 20:42
Oneputt replied on 05/11/2018 20:48
InaD replied on 06/11/2018 16:41
Posted on 06/11/2018 16:41
We've visited Cologne a few times, there are markets in 7 areas. Also Munster and Aachen, both good markets. Some of the smaller towns we've visited include Hameln (Pied Piper), Soest and Erlangen, near Nurnberg. Nurnberg itself also has a good Xmas market.
Tammygirl replied on 06/11/2018 19:15
Posted on 06/11/2018 16:41 by InaDWe've visited Cologne a few times, there are markets in 7 areas. Also Munster and Aachen, both good markets. Some of the smaller towns we've visited include Hameln (Pied Piper), Soest and Erlangen, near Nurnberg. Nurnberg itself also has a good Xmas market.
Posted on 06/11/2018 19:15
Soest, lived there for 3 years.
At this time of year they have the Dom fest on, always a good day/night out. This is closely followed by the Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarket)
Bremen used to be a good one to go to and I have heard Colmar is good too.
Edinburgh for us is the nearest and best.
Would like some suggestions for England though so will be following this.
rovinmad replied on 06/11/2018 20:12
Posted on 06/11/2018 19:15 by TammygirlSoest, lived there for 3 years.
At this time of year they have the Dom fest on, always a good day/night out. This is closely followed by the Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarket)
Bremen used to be a good one to go to and I have heard Colmar is good too.
Edinburgh for us is the nearest and best.
Would like some suggestions for England though so will be following this.
Takethedogalong replied on 06/11/2018 20:32
Posted on 06/11/2018 20:32
Lincoln is absolutely huge. They operate a one way system to keep pedestrians flowing it’s so busy, so you either buy or you don’t, not easy to nip back for bargains.
We did Skipton Xmas Market last year, very good, although there’s a degree of tat in with the good stuff, MH parking is easy, up in Bailey car park. We saw lots of stressed out dogs there, way too busy for most pets. We gave ours a good walk, and they had a snooze in MH while we hunted for bargains!
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