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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
Bakewell Christmas Market has been cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Bakewell
- Rating
- Views
- 13698
Deepdale Christmas Market, North Norfolk Coast
Closed 2020: Returning 3rd, 4th & 5th December 2021 About this event The 12th annual Deepdale Christmas Market takes place…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Burnham Deepdale
- Rating
- Views
- 12509
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
- 12420
Chester Christmas Market
Open: 19th November – 22nd December 2020 About this event Chester Christmas Market is back from Thursday 19th November –…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Chester
- Rating
- Views
- 10757
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Visit the Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park this Christmas.
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- London
- Rating
- Views
- 10171
2020 Blenheim Palace Christmas Market has been...
Open: The organisers of Blenheim Palace Christmas Market have taken the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event due to…
- Location
- Blenheim Palace
- Rating
- Views
- 9872
Portsmouth Christmas Market
Open: Awaiting 2020 Dates About this event A brand-new Christmas market is coming in the hearth of Portsmouth City Centre,…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Portsmouth
- Rating
- Views
- 9849
Bicester Christmas Market
Open: Awaiting 2020 Dates 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
- 9314
Lichfield Winter Wonderland Christmas Market
Open: Awaiting 2020 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
- 9290
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
- 8810