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The History of Christmas Markets in the UK
Christmas Markets in the UK were very popular until Oliver Cromwell banned the celebration of Christmas in the fashion people had become used to and this affected the Christmas Markets which died out instantly. There were, of course, many markets in Britain during the Victorian era which would sell Christmas related products and foodstuffs in the run-up to Christmas but they were not known as Christmas Markets.
Christmas Markets, Events & Breaks in the UK
UK Christmas Markets often have continental themes bringing over French, German or Italian traders. There are traditional German markets in many UK cities and towns including Leeds, London, Glasgow and Oxford. Please see our Christmas breaks section for a wide choice of Christmas market coach tours, seasonal breaks by air and rail and fabulous hotel offers.
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Other Christmas Markets in the UK
Manchester Christmas Market
Open: Awaiting 2020 Dates About this event Don your Santa hat, dust off the mulled wine glass, and get into…
- Location
- Manchester
- Rating
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- 157124
2020 Leeds Christkindelmarkt Traditional German...
CANCELLED About this event The organisers of the Leeds Christkindelmarkt have taken the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Leeds
- Rating
- Views
- 143934
Belfast Christmas Market
Open: Awaiting 2020 Dates About this event Making a welcome return to the grounds of Belfast City Hall, the Christmas…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Belfast
- Rating
- Views
- 99173
York Christmas Festival
Open: 12 November 2020 – 23 December 2020 About this event Soak up the medieval charm of York at Christmas.…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- York
- Rating
- Views
- 92900
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market & Ice...
Winchester and Winchester Christmas Market is a must-visit destination for all those wishing to experience a traditional Christmas.
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Winchester
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- Views
- 69833
Gloucester Quays Victorian Christmas Market
The hustle and bustle of a Victorian Christmas will be brought to life with a Victorian market, Dickensian characters, street entertainers, music and more at Gloucester Quays and the historic Docks.
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Gloucester
- Rating
- Views
- 62722
Skipton Christmas Market
The ‘Gateway to the Dales’ brings you Skipton’s famous Christmas Market, which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year.
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Skipton
- Rating
- Views
- 61297
Belgravia Christmas Sunday London SW1
Open: Awaiting 2020 Dates About this event Visit the annual Christmas market on Elizabeth Street and Eccleston Yards, featuring over…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- London
- Rating
- Views
- 56274
Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre
Closed 2020: Returning 2021 About this event It is with regret that this year’s Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre has…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Bury St Edmunds
- Rating
- Views
- 54354
Newcastle Christmas Market
Open: Awaiting 2020 Dates About this event This four-week market on Grey and Grainger Street is a colourful mix of…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Newcastle
- Rating
- Views
- 51449