York
This year, from 16 November to 22 December, you can buy hand-made gifts, decorations, local delicacies and much more at the bustling stalls of the St Nicholas Fair.
UK Christmas markets and winter wonderlands
Festive fun for everyone
Enjoy crisp winter walks, Christmas markets and traditional fayres as you explore Britain’s hidden gems this festive season. Many Club sites are still open and offer the perfect seasonal escape for you and your family, providing memories that will last a lifetime.
Northern England
Chester
Chester’s pop-up market includes over 70 traditional wooden chalets, all situated around a sparkling Christmas tree. Last year’s event was attended by a microbrewery, a hat-maker and fudge seller, while this year’s market will offer similar variety from 16 November to 22 December.
Midlands
Birmingham
A huge German Christmas market – the largest outside of Germany – will be situated in Victoria Square between 15 November and 23 December. Visitors can enjoy live, free on-stage entertainment, and a range of hot and cold food: including German sausages, schnitzel, pretzels, crepes and Berliner doughnuts.
Peterborough
Peterborough’s Christmas market village will be held in Cathedral Square between 8 and 23 December. Visitors can enjoy strolling through the stalls and the aroma of mulled wine, sugared almonds, churros and original German Bratwurst in the air.
Southern England
Bath
More than 170 chalets full of Christmas gifts will pop up around the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey between 22 November and 9 December. Away from the stalls you’ll also find live music, an ice rink and a glow-in-the-dark mini golf course.
South East England
London
The Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is possibly one of the best known winter wonderlands in the UK. With mulled wine, seasonal snacks, games, rides and live entertainment, this is one not to miss. Open from 22 November until 6 January 2019 (excluding Christmas Day).
Leeds Castle, Kent
Festive and fortified in equal measure, this Christmas market is held on the Cedar Lawn overlooking the 12th-century Leeds Castle in Kent. This beautiful setting provides the perfect stomping ground in which to browse seasonal gifts, tree decorations, and specialist food and drink. Christmas cheer runs: 24 to 25 November, 1 to 2 December, 8 to 9 December, 15 to 16 December 2018.
Scotland and Wales
Edinburgh
Returning to its traditional venue at East Prince's Street Gardens, Edinburgh’s Christmas market is open from 16 November to 5 January. Nearby Santa Land has a children’s market and a range of traditional rides, while little ones can also visit Santa’s grotto.
Glasgow
With gifts from as far afield as Kenya and Ecuador, Glasgow's market is a great place to track down stocking fillers with a difference. Painted Russian dolls, Italian nougat, and woollen jumpers from Lapland are also among the highlights.
Cardiff
Cardiff’s Christmas Market is run by Craft*folK, and promises an eclectic mix of returning and new stalls this year, with the market scheduled to run between 15 November and 23 December. Seasonal food and drink will be available to keep shoppers warm on those crisp winter days.