The Best Christmas Markets in the UK
A trip to a Christmas market is a brilliant way to help you get into the festive spirit! Whether you’re hoping to visit a Christmas market near you or travel to one of our year-round campsites this festive season, this is a great way to spend a few hours.
We’ve curated a list of over 20 of the best Christmas markets you can explore in the UK this year. So, pick your market, wrap up warm and prepare to feel festive!
1. Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
Where: Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, B1 1BD
When: 5 November – 24 December 2026
What: Boasting over 180 stalls selling a wide variety of festive gifts and treats, Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is the largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany and Austria. This Christmas market lasts over six weeks, so you have plenty of time to visit and pick up a gift or two for your family and friends.
Nearby campsite: Kingsbury Water Park Club Site
2. Canterbury Christmas Market
Where: Whitefriars, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2TF
When: 11 November – 24 December 2026
What: Returning for its biggest and best year yet, the Canterbury Christmas Market is aiming to be the most dog-friendly Christmas market in the UK. Bring the whole family, including your four-legged friend, for a fantastic evening of festive shopping and warming winter drinks. Pay a visit to the Grotto to meet jolly old Santa and his friendly team of elves.
Nearby campsite: Canterbury Club Site
3. Chatsworth House Christmas Market
Where: Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
When: 7 November – 13 December 2026
What: Hosted in the grounds of one of England’s most recognisable landmarks, the Chatsworth House Christmas Market is surrounded by over 100 acres of parkland designed by world-renowned landscaper designer Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. With over 100 stalls offering bespoke gifts, festive decorations and cockle-warming food, this Christmas market offers an unforgettable family day out.
4. Cheltenham Christmas Market
Where: Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1PJ
When: 10 - 23 December 2026
What: Offering two different types of Christmas market experiences, these festive events in Cheltenham are set to be fun for the whole family. There will be plenty of festive food, activities and gift shopping to do while visiting.
Nearby campsite: Winchcombe Club Site
5. Chester Christmas Market
Where: Town Hall Square, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HJ
When: 18 November – 22 December 2026
What: Located in the heart of a cobbled Roman city, the Chester Christmas Market is home to over 70 traditional wooden chalets. With a twinkling tree towering above the bustling shoppers below, the Chester Christmas Market has an abundance of festive treats and gifts on offer – including local produce, crafts and unique stocking fillers.
Nearby campsite: Delamere Forest Club Site
6. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Where: Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH
When: 19 November – 3 January 2027
What: Arguably the landmark event on London’s Christmas calendar, Winter Wonderland takes over London’s largest Royal Park during the festive season. Entry into Winter Wonderland is free during off-peak hours, but this year, you will need to pre-book tickets to enter. You may want to book in advance for the popular attractions, such as the Giant Wheel, Magical Ice Kingdom and Zippos Christmas Circus.
Nearby campsite: Chertsey Club Site
7. Manchester Christmas Market
Where: Albert Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 2LA
When: 6 November - 22 December 2026
What: Manchester Christmas Markets are among the biggest in Europe. Since 1998, thousands of visitors have flocked to the city centre to take advantage of the diverse selection of food, drinks and crafted Christmas gifts. Wrap up warm and make your way through the market, soaking up the Yuletide atmosphere and browsing stools selling gifts, crafts, jewellery, clothes and toys.
8. Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
Where: Cathedral Square, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2QE
When: 3 – 6 December 2026
What: The Victorian Fayre has been a firm favourite on the festive calendar since it began in 1992. The Fayre now welcomes thousands of visitors each year but stays true to its roots with Victorian-themed characters, festive treats, delicious street food and a wonderful atmosphere. With over 200 stalls filling Worcester’s historic streets, you’ll find all sorts of delightful Christmas goodies, handmade items, local produce, and not forgetting the extremely tempting international street food.
Nearby campsite: Blackmore Club Site
9. York Christmas Market
Where: Parliament Street, York, Yorkshire, YO1 8RS
When: 12 November – 21 December 2026
What: Counting down until Christmas Day, St Nicholas Fair will fill the streets of York with festive wooden chalets and twinkling lights. Winner of the Best Large Speciality Market, York’s St Nicholas Fayre sells unique jewellery, homewares, crafts and lots of locally sourced food.
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10. Christmas at Blenheim Palace
Where: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1UL
When: 13 November – 20 December 2026
What: Visit Blenheim Palace during these dates to see it completely transformed into a winter spectacle. The Christmas market will take place in the Great Court, while the interior will be well decorated and the grounds illuminated with Christmas lights.
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11. Southampton Christmas Market
Where: Above Bar Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 7SJ
When: 12 November – 27 December 2026
What: Enjoy a range of spectacular food, drinks, live entertainment, rides and more at the Southampton Christmas Market.
12. Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Where: Old Market Square, Nottingham, NG1 2DT
When: 12 November – 12 December 2026
What: What better way to embrace the festive season than at Nottingham’s Winter Wonderland? Enjoy great food, live entertainment, fun rides and attractions and brightly decorated Christmas market stalls selling everything you’ll need for a fun festive season.
Nearby campsite: Conkers Club Site
13. Bath Christmas Market
Where: Abbey Green, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1NL
When: 26 November – 13 December 2026
What: Bringing over half a million people together, Bath Christmas Market will return with a big bang this year. Watch the historic city transform into a winter wonderland with lights, Christmas stalls, festive food and drinks and a spectacular ice rink.
Nearby campsite: Devizes Club Site
14. Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Where: Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, SO23 9LS
When: 20 November – 22 December 2026
What: Get lost in the sound of Christmas carols, the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon and the festive lights twinkling all around at the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Markets. Inspired by the German Christmas markets, Winchester Cathedral puts on an unmissable show.
Nearby campsite: Salisbury Club Site
15. Edinburgh Christmas Market
Where: All around Edinburgh
When: 14 November – 3 January 2027
What: From Harry Potter-themed gifts to local handmade produce, mulled Irn Bru and even vegan pigs in a blanket, Edinburgh pulls out all the stops for its 2025 Christmas market. There are 12 locations around the capital where festive cheer will be spread, so make sure you’re ready to join the celebrations.
16. Newcastle Christmas Market
Where: Grey's Monument, Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
When: 19 November – 23 December 2026
What: Newcastle’s Christmas Market is a blend of the city's culture and Christmas traditions. You’ll find everything from Santa gloves to Christmas cakes and the local farmers market where you can purchase produce.
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17. Stratford-upon-Avon Victorian Christmas Market
Where: Waterside, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6BA
When: 28 - 29 November & 5 - 6 December 2026
What: A short Christmas market with a long-lasting impact, the Stratford Upon Avon Victorian Christmas Market is back and better than before. Wander through 300+ stalls bursting with festive gifts and treats. You’ll also find traders dressed in authentic Victorian attire to create a nostalgic atmosphere that takes you back in time.
18. Glasgow Christmas Market
Where: St Enoch Square, Glasgow G1 4AZ
When: 6 November – 24 December 2026
What: Enjoy the lead-up to Christmas and the New Year in style with this spectacular Christmas Market. You’ll find an ice rink, observation wheel, ice climbing wall, festive stalls and a variety of food scattered around the stunning Scottish city centre.
19. Southbank Winter Festival
Where: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
When: 3rd November – 4th January 2026
What: Sitting along the River Thames, the Southbank Winter Festival has something for everyone. From live music and entertainment to food stalls, handmade trinkets and Christmas gifts.
Nearby campsite: Hertford Club Site
20. Rochester Christmas Market
Where: Castle Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SW
When: Weekends from 27 November – 13 December 2026
What: Located in Rochester’s Castle Gardens, the Rochester Christmas Market attracts over 130,000 visitors each year. To get you in the festive spirit, you can enjoy the wide variety of Christmas food and drinks and purchase some last-minute gifts before rewarding yourself with an evening on the old-fashioned fairground rides.
Nearby campsite: Canterbury Club Site
21. Belfast Christmas Market
Where: Donegall Square N, Belfast, BT1 5GS
When: 14 November – 22 December 2026
What: If you’re spending the festive months in Ireland, then the Belfast Christmas Market is a must-visit. Here, you’ll find a host of international stalls offering mouth-watering food, festive drinks, and thoughtful Christmas gifts. There’s plenty to do with the whole family, including visiting Santa at his grotto and seeing a spectacular view from the top of the vintage Helter Skelter.
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22. Bristol Christmas Market
Where: Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 1UX
When: 6 November – 23rd December 2026
What: Labeled as one of the ‘Best Christmas Markets in the UK’, Bristol pulls out all the fun and festive stops for their annual Christmas Market. Whilst strolling through the city centre, you’ll find over 40 wooden chalet-style stalls bursting with unique gifts, tasty food, sweet treats and handmade crafts. Returning this year will also be the Jägerbarn bar and beer garden – open until Christmas Eve.
Nearby campsite: Cheddar Mendip Heights Club Site
23. Liverpool Christmas Market
Where: William Brown St, Liverpool, L1 1JJ
When: 14 November – 24 December 2026
What: For the lead-up to Christmas, you can get your hands on personalised decorations, arts and craft goodies, stocking fillers and much more at the Liverpool Christmas Market. After a long day of buying gifts, treat yourself to a Yorkshire pud wrap or some grilled meats. If you’re spending the day with your family, visit Santa’s village, where you can ride the big wheel and go down the snow slide.
Nearby campsite: Delamere Forest Club Site
Feeling inspired to go camping this Christmas? All of these Christmas Markets are within easy reach of our winter campsites.