Leeds Christkindelmarkt

9 November 2012 – 16 December 2012 Open daily from:
10.30am to 9.30pm Monday to Saturday 
10.30am – 7.30pm Sundays

A little piece of Germany returns to Leeds as one of the largest and most traditional markets, Christkindelmarkt sets up stall in Millennium Square. The market features a scenic winter village of over 40 traditional wooden chalet stalls and alpine style log cabins. There is a host of speciality food, drink and traditional German delicacies including Stollen, Gingerbread, Goulash, Soups, Schnitzels, Bratwurst and Gluwhein. Also, the new Alp Chalet Bavarian eatery provides families and friends with a warm and cosy retreat in which to sample authentic German food and drink.

Southbank Centre Christmas Market

80 wooden chalets line London’s Southbank. Each are filled with festive food, drink, gifts and treats, which run along the twinkling riverside. Enjoy mulled wine, bratwurst and ginger bread whilst taking in the lights, sights and sounds of London at Christmas time. The perfect place to get in the Christmas mood.

Highland Village Christmas Market

29 November 2012 – 6 January 2013

East Princes Street Gardens

Sun – Wed: 10am – 8pm
Thu – Sat: 10am – 10pm
Christmas Eve: 10am – 8pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day 11 – 8pm
New Year’s Eve: 10 – 6pm
New Years Day: 12 – 8pm

Discover the best of Scotland at the Highland Market. With foodie treats, woolly hats and so much more, this market is eclectic, vibrant and fun. Scottish produce is on sale from a range of food producers and retailers, as well as candles, gifts, jewellery and quirky clothes. Its location, beneath the Edinburgh Wheel and above the ice rink, makes shopping there a real pleasure.

German Christmas Market, St. Ann’s Square, Manchester

17 November – 23 December 2012 Opening times November: 10am – 7.30pm (bars until 9pm) December: 10am – 8pm (bars until 9pm)

This is by far one of the largest and most spectacular Christmas markets in the UK and was the site of the original Christmas market in Manchester 14 years ago in 1998, when a group of traders from Frankfurt were invited to host a small traditional German market here. Stalls in St Ann’s Square include a variety of hot foods and the chance to drink mulled wine the German way, in a specialist Gluhwein chalet, as well as a variety of gift stores. St Ann’s Square has also been the home of Manchester’s beautiful, carved Nativity for many years.

Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham

Open daily 15 November to 22 December, 10am-9pm

This it is the largest authentic German market outside of Germany and Austria and is arguably one of the most popular Christmas markets in the UK. A truly continental atmosphere is conjured up by the lights, sounds and smells of this unique spectacle that is imported in its entirety and then installed in the beautiful setting of Birmingham’s Victoria Square. The whole experience is enhanced with live music every lunchtime and evening from a traditional bandstand.

Winchester Christmas Market

Thu 22 Nov to Sun 23 Dec. Open every day, 10am-6pm from Sun-Wed and 10am-7.30pm from Thu-Sat.

Winchester Christmas Market is inspired by traditional German Christmas markets. The pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s historic Inner Close surrounding an open-air real ice rink. You’ll find chalets selling festive favourites such as, mulled wine, bratwurst, mince pies and stollen. If you’re looking for that special something make sure you visit the jewellers, painters, glass makers and textile artists selling unique gifts and decorations.

Bath Christmas Market

22^nd November- 9^th December 2012

Just a short stroll from Bath Spa Station, in the centre of the city, you will find Bath Christmas Market – one of the largest festive events in the UK and certainly the most beautiful. For 18 days, more than 130 quaint wooden stalls line the squares and streets surrounding the impressive Bath Abbey, selling everything you could possibly need for your festive celebrations. Stock up on festive foods with cheeses, pickles and meats galore, and sample wines, liqueurs and local cider to compliment your choices.

Nottingham Christmas Market

22 Nov  to 24 Dec 12

The traditional Victorian-style gift and craft market promises a host of tasty treats and original, quality, handmade arts, crafts and gift ideas for all the family. Visitors will enjoy local, seasonal fayre as well and good quality, handmade and homemade arts and crafts that will offer some unusual and exciting ideas for their Christmas presents this year.

Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre

23rd – 25th November 2012

Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre has non-stop entertainment for three days with many different groups, schools and charities performing. The Christmas Fayre is now famous for its entertainment. With two stages, children’s entertainment and street entertainers there is something for everyone. The Cathedral will offer ‘Shopper’s Carol Services’ on Friday and Saturday at 2pm and 3pm and a ‘Living Nativity’ can be found in the Cathedral Courtyard. Santa will be in his grotto in the Abbey Gardens and watch out for many different street artists, choirs and other surprises.

Christmas at Greenwich Market

28 November 2012 -28 December 2012

Open right up until Christmas, the Greenwich Market is selling all kinds of delightful festive goodies that will make your Christmas even more special. Mixing up arts, crafts, antiques and more, the market is renowned for selling quirky, unusual and unique items that will more than satisfy even the most picky of recipients.
The festive season really gets underway at Greenwich Market from 28th November, when the Christmas lights are switched on amidst carol singing and a special appearance by Father Christmas. As well as giving you the chance to shop for Christmas presents, you can also send the little ones to see Santa this Christmas at Greenwich Market. Children can meet Santa in his grotto on Wednesday 28th November when the market Christmas lights are switched on, and then on select days in the run up to Christmas Eve.