Christmas Markets for 2019!
With so much happening over the Christmas period, it can be hard to keep track of everything festive that’s going on. We have listed our top Christmas market picks for you to visit so you don’t miss out on any. Get planning now and you might be able to do them all!
Take the stress out of your Christmas shopping and start early. Make a day of it by visiting a Christmas market filled with food, drinks, toys, everything you could possibly need for Christmas, all in one place. Make sure your loved one’s stockings are stuffed with personal, handmade gifts and treats.
If you love these picks below, just wait until you see the Christmas markets 2020 list for next year!
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Blenheim Palace
14th – 17th November 2019
The Blenheim Palace market isn’t on for very long and gets very popular so don’t wait long. Stock up on beautifully hand crafted festive gifts in this stunning Oxfordshire piece of historic beauty, where you’ll discover over 150 crafters including – ceramicists, artists, milliners and jewellers. Once you’re finished shopping, you can relax and indulge yourself in some roasted chestnuts and a steaming hot chocolate. Entry is free before 12pm.
Bath Christmas Market 2019
28th November – 15th December 2019
With more than 170 traditional wooden chalets, adorned with fairy lights, set to line the historic streets of Bath city centre, it’s going to feel like a winter wonderland. This market is always very popular so make sure you don’t lave it too late to go for a visit and miss out on the best! Along with all the Christmas stalls, there will also be the chance for you to go ice skating, ride on a traditional carousel or enjoy a glass of spiced glass of mulled wine. Definitely worth a visit and one of our top picks!
Edinburgh Christmas Market
17th November – 5th January 2019
Edinburgh actually has two very different markets this year – the Scottish and the European markets. The Scottish Market in St Andrew Square showcases some of the best food and drink from the area – including sausages, chocolates, cakes and a plethora of handcrafted items. Whereas the European Market, being held in East Princes Street Gardens, will be offering an array of more traditional toys and gifts. Something for everyone and a great day out.
Country Living in London
13th – 17th November 2019
Head to London’s Business Design Centre for a true taste of Christmas. From stocking fillers to festive hampers, you’ll find everything you need for a perfect Christmas.
York Christmas Market 2019
14th – 22nd December 2019
York Christmas market is set to be bigger than ever this year. With Christmas stalls galore, sparkling fairy lights and Christmas food and drink for everyone.
Worcester Victorian Christmas Market
28th November – 1st December 2019
A stunning, victorian-themed Christmas market. Full of dancing displays, juggling acrobats and traditional fairground rides. Bringing back memories of the past. Along with an array of arts and crafts, festive gifts and delicious food and drink.
Cirencester Christmas Market
2nd December – 8th December 2019
The Cirencester Christmas market consists of rows and rows of wooden chalets. Covered with sparkling fairy lights, the smell of mulled wine, mince pies, wafts of festive spices filling the air. With the stunning church and Christmas tree lit up in the background. There will also be music and street artists waiting to perform to you and an array of decorations, gifts and other treats for you to purchase and sample.
Cheltenham Christmas Market
21st November – 14th December 2019
The Cheltenham Christmas market is a really good one to visit if you are local to the area. It’s quite small, maybe 50 stalls or so. It’s located – The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1PJ. The market is open from 10am to 6pm on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 10am to 8pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. As with most Christmas markets, it’s free of charge to attend and would be a great afternoon out.
Gloucester Quays Christmas Market
14th – 24th November 2019
This Christmas market is open 9am – 8pm throughout the above dates and is a really good market to attend. In 2018 it was reported that over 1 million people attended the event across the dates so it is a really popular one to visit. Maybe try and go outside of the busiest times, you could even take a day off and go in the day if you don’t like big crowds of people or fancy a more relaxed visit.
South Bank Centre Christmas Market
November – January 2020
The South Bank Christmas Market is definitely one to visit if you want to see the London skyline in all it’s festive glory. It’s set to be filled with craft, gifts and food stalls for you to enjoy, and all set in front of the stunning city skyline, including the London Eye. One of the best ways to enjoy the capital’s festivities in 2019.
Manchester Christmas Market
8th November – 21st December 2019
With over 300 beautifully wooden stalls and chalets spread across the city centre, the Manchester Christmas market will have everything you need to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Birmingham German Christmas Market
7th November – 23rd December 2019
If you are looking for something a bit different this Christmas, Birmingham’s traditional German Christmas market is a Bavarian delight, full of food and drink to get you in to the Christmas spirit.
Which of these Christmas Markets in 2019 will you be visiting?
After you’ve visited all of these Xmas markets, you’ll definitely be in the festive spirit! Don’t let Christmas shopping stress you out. Going to as many markets as you can could be a great Christmas tradition to start with the family.
Plus, every year they put on more and more markets around the UK, so the list of Christmas markets 2020 should be even better. There’s nothing better than enjoying some Christmas market food!
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