As the festive season approaches, cities and towns across Britain are gearing up to host millions of visitors at their Christmas markets.
The 2025 lineup features a mix of classic favorites and new attractions, promising a wide range of festive experiences.
Exeter's Christmas Market, held at the stunning 12th-century Exeter Cathedral, offers over 100 stores selling gifts and West Country produce.
Liverpool's market, set against the backdrop of St George's Hall, includes a festive funfair and Bavarian huts.
In Belfast, the City Hall grounds are transformed into a winter village with over 100 local and international traders.
Glasgow's market has relocated to Glasgow Green and St Enoch's Square, featuring a giant Christmas tree, ice rink, and Big Wheel.
Nottingham's Winter Wonderland boasts an ice bar and a unique elevated Sky Skate Path.
Other notable markets include Bath's historic setting with 250 traders, Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market—the largest outside Germany and Austria—and Cardiff's Craft Folk-run market.
Winchester Cathedral's market, with its ancient history, offers a magical experience with over 1,000 years of tradition.
Edinburgh's capital sparkles with funfair rides and a Santa's grotto, while York's market on Parliament Street is a local favorite.
Bristol's market includes live music and the Jager Barn Bar, and Leicester is hosting its second-ever market with over 20 stalls.
Canterbury returns for its seventeenth year with 172 stalls and a mini-golf course, while Sheffield's market focuses on local independent traders.
Worcester's Christmas Fayre also features historic streets filled with festivities.
The markets are a great way to find handmade gifts, enjoy mulled wine and street food, and soak in the holiday cheer.
The 2025 lineup features a mix of classic favorites and new attractions, promising a wide range of festive experiences.
Exeter's Christmas Market, held at the stunning 12th-century Exeter Cathedral, offers over 100 stores selling gifts and West Country produce.
Liverpool's market, set against the backdrop of St George's Hall, includes a festive funfair and Bavarian huts.
In Belfast, the City Hall grounds are transformed into a winter village with over 100 local and international traders.
Glasgow's market has relocated to Glasgow Green and St Enoch's Square, featuring a giant Christmas tree, ice rink, and Big Wheel.
Nottingham's Winter Wonderland boasts an ice bar and a unique elevated Sky Skate Path.
Other notable markets include Bath's historic setting with 250 traders, Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market—the largest outside Germany and Austria—and Cardiff's Craft Folk-run market.
Winchester Cathedral's market, with its ancient history, offers a magical experience with over 1,000 years of tradition.
Edinburgh's capital sparkles with funfair rides and a Santa's grotto, while York's market on Parliament Street is a local favorite.
Bristol's market includes live music and the Jager Barn Bar, and Leicester is hosting its second-ever market with over 20 stalls.
Canterbury returns for its seventeenth year with 172 stalls and a mini-golf course, while Sheffield's market focuses on local independent traders.
Worcester's Christmas Fayre also features historic streets filled with festivities.
The markets are a great way to find handmade gifts, enjoy mulled wine and street food, and soak in the holiday cheer.