Location: United Kingdom
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
Bournemouth Christmas Market
Alpine themed market is coming to Bournemouth this Christmas
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Bournemouth
- Rating
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- 11346
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
- 11167
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
- 10878
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
- 9805
Chester Christmas Market
Open: 16th November – 22nd December 2019 About this event A magical Christmas all wrapped up in Chester! Get the…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Chester
- Rating
- Views
- 9758
Norwich Global Village Christmas Market
Three-day Norwich Global Village Christmas Market
- Location
- Norwich
- Rating
- Views
- 8314
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Visit the Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park this Christmas.
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- London
- Rating
- Views
- 7453
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
- 7088
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
- 6788