Best UK Christmas Markets 2025: Top 20 Festive Fairs
Discover the UK's top 20 Christmas markets for 2025, from Bath's chalets to Edinburgh's big wheel. Find dates, unique gifts, and festive food for your perfect seasonal trip.
Discover the UK's top 20 Christmas markets for 2025, from Bath's chalets to Edinburgh's big wheel. Find dates, unique gifts, and festive food for your perfect seasonal trip.
Outraged families across the UK are calling out 'rip-off' prices at festive markets, with reports of £70 family ice skating tickets and £11.50 mulled wine. Discover the eye-watering costs in major cities.
A new analysis reveals it's now cheaper for Brits to fly to European Christmas markets than visit major UK attractions. Rising domestic costs make Budapest, Warsaw, and Copenhagen more affordable festive escapes.
Discover the UK's most spectacular festive light trails for 2025, from Kew Gardens to Edinburgh. Find dates, prices, and booking details for magical family outings.
Paris's festive markets, ranked Europe's most expensive, face criticism for sky-high prices and unbearable crowds. Discover tips for a better visit.
An investigation reveals UK Christmas markets are selling generic gifts at huge markups, with identical items available on Amazon, Temu and Etsy for a fraction of the price. Discover the shocking price differences.
Discover Chatsworth House's magical Christmas market in the Peak District. With free entry, 100 stalls, and local crafts, it's a perfect festive day out. Plan your visit now!
Discover why Chatsworth Christmas Market in Derbyshire is being hailed as a superior, classy alternative to crowded city markets. Find local gifts, fair prices, and stunning views.
Discover the world's most magical Christmas markets from Germany to Japan. Plan your perfect festive break with our guide to enchanting winter destinations.
Discover Verona's enchanting Christmas market with over 200 stalls, festive treats, and horse-drawn carriages. A perfect Italian winter getaway just two hours from the UK.
Discover the best budget-friendly European city breaks for Christmas 2023. From £2.49 pints in Poland to £30 flights, enjoy festive markets without breaking the bank.
Discover Bruges' magical Winter Glow Christmas market, a medieval wonderland with mulled wine, ice skating & light trails. Your perfect festive escape is just a short trip away.
A family's £56 trip to Manchester Christmas Markets reveals the true cost of festive fun. Discover what you get for your money and if it's worth it.
Discover why Edinburgh's Christmas Market was named the best in the UK. From boozy mulled wine to stunning lights, find out what makes this festive experience unforgettable.
Germany's festive markets open with heightened anti-terror measures following deadly 2016 and 2022 attacks. Discover how organisers balance safety with seasonal cheer.
Germany's beloved Christmas markets welcome visitors with festive treats and cheer, but operate under significantly heightened security following past tragic attacks. Discover the details.
Germany's cherished Christmas markets open for the season, offering festive cheer with mulled wine and handmade gifts, while implementing robust security measures following past attacks.
A festive shopper discovers a £4.50 festive roll that made her trip to the acclaimed Chester Christmas Market truly memorable, despite an unexpected power cut.
Discover Britain's top Christmas markets for 2025, featuring festive fairs in Bath, Edinburgh, Birmingham and more. Plan your perfect seasonal getaway.
As UK Christmas markets open across the country, small businesses face eye-watering stall rental costs while visitors complain about high prices. Discover the true cost of festive trading.
Discover America's most enchanting Christmas markets from Chicago to New York. Find artisan gifts, mulled wine and festive cheer across 12 magical locations.
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Discover the top European destinations with the highest chance of snowfall for a magical festive market experience. Plan your trip now!
Sasha Jones and Rhian Ewer flew to Denmark for 14 hours, claiming their festive day out cost less than visiting UK Christmas markets. Discover how they saved money on their magical adventure.
Newcastle's Christmas market surprises with a silent disco and Ferris wheel, leaving visitors divided. Discover the festive additions and the £91m economic impact.
A festive trip to York's Christmas markets was spoiled by intense crowding, leaving one visitor unable to enjoy the experience. Discover local tips for a better visit.
Discover five under-the-radar European Christmas markets, recommended by locals, for an authentic festive experience without the crowds and high prices. All are a short, affordable flight from London.
A travel reporter discovers why Manchester's Christmas Market was named the UK's best, with rave reviews for its food, atmosphere, and lack of queues. Find out what makes it a must-visit.
Edinburgh's acclaimed Christmas market is predicted to receive snow this festive season, offering visitors a magical white Christmas experience. Discover why it's the perfect UK winter destination.
Discover the world's most magical Christmas markets from Germany to Japan. Plan your perfect festive escape with our expert guide to seasonal shopping and celebrations.
Furious shoppers slam Manchester Christmas Market prices as 'rip-off' with sausages costing £9.50, while stallholders defend hikes due to rising costs. Discover the full price list.