Location: UK
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 Market and Festive 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.
Dates and times
Please note the information and dates on the markets are subject to change.
Chichester Christmas Market
A fantastic array of festive stands, in Chichester’s North Street and East Street for nine days in December. This is a fabulous opportunity to find a spectacular range of top quality crafts, unusual and individual gifts for all your friends and family.
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Chichester
- Rating
- Views
- 36737
Oxford Christmas Market
Open: 5th – 21st Dec 2019 About this event The Oxford Christmas Market is returning to Oxford in 2018 and…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Oxford
- Rating
- Views
- 36610
Christmas By The River at London Bridge City
Open: 26 November 2019 – 5 January 2020 About this event Christmas by the River returns to illuminate London Bridge…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- London
- Rating
- Views
- 36098
Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
Open: 28th November to 1st December 2019 About this event The Victorian Fayre was first started back in 1992 by…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Worcester
- Rating
- Views
- 35926
Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
Browse over 180 picturesque stalls at this traditional German Christmas market, enjoy the feel of a small village within the heart of the bustling city centre.
- Location
- Birmingham
- Rating
- Views
- 35121
Kingston Christmas Market
Open: Awaiting 2019 dates About this event Each year, the whole town centre of Kingston upon Thames transforms into the magical…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Kingston-Upon-Thames
- Rating
- Views
- 34666
Southampton Christmas Market
Open:Awaiting 2019 dates About this event Southampton Christmas Festival, on Above Bar pedestrian precinct, features a traditional German market with…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Southampton
- Rating
- Views
- 33696
Edinburgh Christmas Market
Whether you are looking for distinctive hand-made gifts, stocking up your cupboards or simply soaking up the atmosphere, Edinburgh Christmas Markets will make your Christmas shopping sparkle.
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Rating
- Views
- 29273
Cheltenham Christmas Market
Now in its 16th year, 2018 offers an excellent opportunity for those with an eye for quality to experience one of the best Christmas Markets in the United Kingdom
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Cheltenham
- Rating
- Views
- 28720
The Victorian Christmas Festival
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s Dickens Christmas Festival returns – bigger and better than ever
- Price
- TICKETED
- Location
- Portsmouth
- Rating
- Views
- 28216