Get ready for some winter family fun,
With so many Christmas markets, the festivities have begun!
We’ve gathered the absolute best markets to see,
so watch as your little ones are excited to see all the Christmas treats!
The most popular UK Christmas markets in 2025
There’s nothing quite like a Christmas market to get into the festive spirit! That’s why we’ve decided to create this list of the UK’s most popular Christmas markets in 2025 so you know exactly where to visit for some festive fun, dazzling displays, and delicious food!
Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
📍 Victoria Square, Birmingham
1st November – 24th December 2025
Get stuck in this year at Birminghams’ Frankfurt Christmas Market, the largest authentic German Christmas Market outside of Germany or Austria! A great place to meet up with family and friends and enjoy live music, Christmas shopping and, of course, delicious food such as pretzels, bratwursts and roasted almonds. Don’t forget to wash it down with a Gluhwein Weissbeer (Wheat Beer) or a tasty hot chocolate!
Bristol Christmas Market
📍Broadmead, Bristol
7th November – 23rd December 2025
Celebrate the most magical time of year at Bristols’ Christmas Market! Located in the heart of the city centre, Bristol Christmas Market includes over 40 unique stalls, festive entertainment, and even a special visit from Santa and his elves. Enjoy live music, yummy food, and delicious drinks from the cosy jäger Barn Bar!
Cardiff Christmas Market
📍City Centre, Cardiff
13th November – 23rd December 2025
Discover what makes the Cardiff Christmas Market so unique! From Thursday 13th November – Tuesday 23rd December, enjoy a selection of both new and returning stall holders that will include a wide range of arts & crafts, jewelry, clothing and lots of food and drink to explore. This well established Christmas Market has been organised and successfully run for 31 years, so you know you’re in for a festive treat!
Bournemouth Christmas Market
📍Town Centre, Bournemouth
13th November – 31st December 2025
Head down to Bournemouth Town Centre this Christmas and visit their enchanting Christmas Market! With so much to do and so much to explore, find the perfect Christmas gift, try an array or festive nibbles, or if you’re feeling extra hungry, why not try one of their famous Yorkshire pudding wraps or hog roasts. Make sure to visit the alpine lodge for some drinks and enjoy spreading festive cheer with their live Christmas Choir and Carol singer performance! for an extra activity you can even take a stroll to the ice skating rink, located next to the beautiful Christmas light trail in the gardens.
Leicester Christmas Market
📍City Centre, Leicester
13th November – 28th December 2025
Are you feeling ready for Christmas yet? This year, Leicester Christmas Market is becoming bigger, brighter, and even more magical than ever before! From High Street to Gallowtree Gate, watch as the streets come alive with Christmas lights, Chalets and, of course, plenty of festive cheer. Take a stroll through Leicesters’ very own winter wonderland filled with handmade gifts, crafts, and lots of food and drink! Visit Leicester Christmas Market for the ultimate Christmas experience.
York Christmas Market
📍Parliament Street, York
13th November – 21st December 2025
The York annual Christmas Festival is the perfect time of year to support local businesses! This year, everyone is welcomed to experience the true magic of York. Explore a wide range of festive activities, Christmas shopping and plenty of yummy food. Alpine Chalets are set to cover Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square to showcase the award winning Christmas Market.
Blenheim Palace Christmas Market
📍Woodstock, Oxfordshire
14th November – 21st December 2025
Christmas is back at Blenheim Palace! Shoppers and foodies can escape the craziness of the high street during the Christmas period, and celebrate the season in style in the Palace Courtyard. From Friday 14th November to Sunday 21st December, the palace grounds will be surrounded by wooden chalets. Grab a festive bite to eat and a winter warmer hot chocolate and enjoy browsing the stalls!
Edinburgh Christmas Market
📍Princes Street Garden, Edinburgh
15th November 2025 – 4th January 2026
One of Europes’ most iconic and loved Christmas Markets is returning for 2025! Edinburgh Christmas Market is known to get you in the festive spirit and make your winter evenings memorable. With plenty of beautifully decorated Chalets, there is so much to explore! From Christmas gift stalls to scrumptious food stalls, it is impossible to become bored. Wonder through this traditional Christmas Market with loved ones and Celebrate the most wonderful time of year.
Belfast Christmas Market
📍Belfast City Hall, Belfast
15th November – 22nd December 2025
The Belfast Christmas Market will take place this year at the grounds of City Hall. From Saturday 15th November to Monday 22nd December, explore over 100 stalls and enjoy what each one has to offer. With a delightful array of Christmas fayre, handcrafted goods, artisan products and Christmas food, there is so much to look forward to! Feeling hungry? treat yourself to a tasty Bratwurst hot dog or some speciality cheese. Relax outdoors with a yummy hot chocolate and soak up the magical atmosphere!
Liverpool Christmas Market
📍St Georges Plateau, Liverpool
15th November – 24th December 2025
Liverpool Christmas Market is back to offer the ultimate festive atmosphere, ensuring you and your loved ones enjoy Christmas the right way! At the market, you will find a variety of stalls selling food, drink, gifts, crafts and more. Not only is there stalls, there is also live entertainment, a giant Ferris wheel and plenty of rides to enjoy!
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
📍Exeter Cathedral Green, Exeter
2oth November – 19th December 2025
From Thursday 20th November to Friday 19th December, Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market is here to ensure your Christmas is one to remember! It is set to become even bigger than previous years and even more magical! Walk through enchanting stalls and browse what each one has to offer. With seasonal delicacies, mulled wine and hand crafted gifts, you will not leave empty handed (or with an empty stomach!)
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
📍Winchester Cathedral, Winchester
21st November – 22nd December 2025
As Christmas approaches, what better way to spend your evenings than at Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market! From 21st November – 22nd December, step into Christmas magic and explore all the stalls – food and drink, home decor, art, bath and body, sustainable and more – you will be sure to find a Christmas gift for friends and family (even yourself!) Don’t forget to try some delicious food that may take your fancy, such as mac and cheese, homemade brownies, hog roasts and halloumi! Yum!
Bath Christmas Market
📍Abbey Road & Green, Bath
27th November – 14th December 2025
Immerse yourself into the magic of Christmas and witness the beauty of Baths’ one of a kind Christmas Market! Bath Christmas Market is one of the best in Europe and in the UK. Situated amongst the cobbled streets and historic landmarks, soak in the magical atmosphere whilst exploring all the shops, independent boutiques and endless Christmas bites and winter warmer drinks.
So there you have it! The best rated Christmas markets to go to in 2025 🙂 if we have missed any let us know! which Christmas Markets are you planning on going to?
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