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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
Hednesford Christmas Market
Local Christmas Market in Hednesford Town Centre.
- Location
- Hednesford
- Rating
- Views
- 2848
Cirencester Christmas Market
Open: Awaiting 2019 dates A week of Christmas Markets hosted by Cotswold Markets and Cirencester Town Council. Enjoy a festive…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Cirencester
- Rating
- Views
- 2739
Essex Christmas Festival
Open: Awaiting 2019 dates About this event The Christmas Country Show comes to Crowne Plaza Five Lakes in Maldon, including…
- Price
- Adults £8 online £10 on the door. Concessions and children reduced prices
- Location
- Essex
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- Views
- 2727
Fowey Christmas Market
Fowey Christmas Market is a well regarded Christmas market providing visitors with quality locally produced food and drink and festive gifts.
- Location
- Fowey
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- Views
- 2446
British Red Cross Guildhall Christmas Market
Get into the festive spirit with the sights and sounds of the Guildhall Christmas Market this November.
- Price
- TICKETED
- Location
- London
- Rating
- Views
- 2300
Magical Makers Emporium at Kelham Island Museum
Open: Awaiting 2019 dates Celebrate Christmas at Kelham Island Museum with a magical journey through time. Over 120 stalls, family…
- Price
- Adults £6 and children (under 16) go FREE
- Location
- Sheffield
- Rating
- Views
- 2074
Chelsea’s Enchanted Christmas Fair
Open: 17th November 2019 Elite London Events, creator of the acclaimed ‘Chelsea Enchanted Wedding Show’, brings you the Chelsea Enchanted…
- Location
- London
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- Views
- 2065
Alice in Winterland
Open: Awaiting 2019 dates Alice in Winterland is a unique lantern experience themed around Alice in Wonderland. The experience will…
- Price
- TICKETED
- Location
- London
- Rating
- Views
- 1920
Festive Gift Fair
MAKING CHRISTMAS MAGICAL, THE BIGGEST AND MOST LIVELY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIR IN THE MIDLANDS IS BACK! WITH SO MUCH MORE…
- Price
- Adult tickets £6-£13
- Location
- Birmingham
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- Views
- 1887
Lichfield Christmas Food and Drink Festival
Open: 7th December – 8th December 2019 Lichfield Christmas Food and Drink Festival brings Christmas spirit to the city. Lining…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Lichfield
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- Views
- 1799