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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
Bakewell Christmas Market
Open: 23rd & 24th November 2019 About this event Traditional and Festive Stalls, Mulled Wine, Street Food, Log Cabin Smokehouse,…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Bakewell
- Rating
- Views
- 12095
Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre
Celebrate the Christmas season at Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre in the stunning Medieval setting of Ludlow Castle.
- Location
- Ludlow
- Rating
- Views
- 11660
Deepdale Christmas Market, North Norfolk Coast
27th, 28th & 29th November 2020 About this event The 12th annual Deepdale Christmas Market takes place on Friday 27th, Saturday…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Burnham Deepdale
- Rating
- Views
- 11367
Blenheim Palace Christmas Market
Open: 22nd November to 15th December 2019 About this event Soak up the festive atmosphere of our Christmas market set…
- Price
- TICKETED
- Location
- Blenheim Palace
- Rating
- Views
- 8602
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Visit the Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park this Christmas.
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- London
- Rating
- Views
- 8497
Portsmouth Christmas Market
Open: From 16th November 2019 – 29th December 2019 About this event A brand-new Christmas market is coming in the…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Portsmouth
- Rating
- Views
- 8489
Bicester Christmas Market
Open: 8 Dec 2018 About this event Craft and food market in Bicester Town centre. The information about this market is provided for your convenience as a result of our research. We have…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Bicester
- Rating
- Views
- 8410
Lichfield Winter Wonderland Christmas Market
Open: Awaiting 2019 dates About this event Come to Beacon Park in Lichfield for the First Lichfield Christmas Market. We…
- Price
- FREE (SOME PAID ATTRACTIONS)
- Location
- Staffordshire
- Rating
- Views
- 8126
Carlisle Christmas Market
A market for local producers. Get your festive gifts and support local businesses.
- Location
- Carlisle
- Rating
- Views
- 7440
Glasgow Christmas Market
St Enoch Square: 9th November to 22nd December 2019 Opening hours: Sunday – Wednesday: 10am – 7pm (Bars stay open…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Glasgow
- Rating
- Views
- 7373