Christmas Markets UK

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Christmas markets are at a high demand during the Christmas period. The markets are flooded with Christmas goodies and other gift articles. Victorian era had many Christmas markets where traders from other European countries like Germany, Italy, and Switzerland would bring their goods for trade. Unfortunately, Christmas markets in UK were banned by Oliver Cormwell. The Christmas markets died out instantly. Slowly, people again started having Christmas markets and Lincoln, a town situated in the East of England, was the first town to revive the ban. Today the market is in its 26th year. Some of the Christmas markets are open for six days while others happen over the weekends. Some of the markets can be found at town centers while some of them can be seen at stately homes. The Christmas markets also have continental theme to them. Many German themes Christmas markets can be found at London, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Oxford and Bournemouth.

Following are the list of Christmas markets in the UK:

Hestercombe Gardens Christmas Market:

It is one of the leading Christmas market in the UK and is Somersets's leading market. Under one roof, over fifty high quality exhibitors gather to sell their goods. The market is in its dynamic 12th year.

Nottingham Christmas market:

It is one of the finest Christmas market in the UK. The gift and craft fare add up to the zest and charm of the Christmas season. The Tudor chalets in the market make it look more fascinating and bring on the Christmas feel.

Cirencester Christmas Market:

It's a beautiful Christmas market where real Christmas trees have been set up and the surrounded with charming wooden chalets. Many exhibitors who have got top quality goods with them come in this appealing Cotswold town.

Winchester Cathedral Christmas market:

Situated in the beautiful city of Winchester, this Christmas markets attract many visitors every year. The beautiful location adds up to the charm of this market place.

London Christmas Shopper:

Its London's one of the famous Christmas market. You can get everything related to the Christmas fest over here. The products sold are also of very good quality.

Bath Christmas market:

Located in the beautiful and stunning backdrop of Bath Abbey in the heart of city's shopping area, it is one of the most famous Christmas market where more than 120 retailers come under one roof to sell their goods in traditional chalets. This market displays splendid jewelery, Christmas food, crafts and many pretty gifts.

Edinburgh Christmas shopping weekend:

This Christmas market happens only on the weekends. It is one of the royal Christmas market which offers various high quality Christmas goodies and gift articles.

Durham's Christmas festival:

This Christmas market in the UK provides for a perfect Christmas shopping break. Various food stalls sell fine quality crafts and gifts. The food over here is excellent and the entertainment offered at this market is one of its main attractions.

Above listed are Christmas markets located at various places in the UK. These markets add to the Christmas mood and have on sale beautiful crafts and gifts. Some of these markets also sell yummy Christmas food. Enjoy this Christmas season and shop till you drop.

Merry Christmas!