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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
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- 16124
Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre
Celebrate the Christmas season at Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre in the stunning Medieval setting of Ludlow Castle.
- Location
- Ludlow
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- 14288
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
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- Views
- 13594
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
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- Views
- 12889
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Visit the Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park this Christmas.
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- London
- Rating
- Views
- 12469
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
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- Views
- 12390
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
- 11928
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
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- 11617
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
- 11114
Carlisle Christmas Market
A market for local producers. Get your festive gifts and support local businesses.
- Location
- Carlisle
- Rating
- Views
- 10680