5 best Christmas markets in the United Kingdom
5 best Christmas markets in the United Kingdom,Here at HELLO! Online we've put together a selection of the 10 best Christmas markets in the United KingdomPicture the scene: snow-coated cabins and Christmas fir trees dotted around Alpine villages as familiar aromas of bratwursts and weissbeer fill the air. This is the Bavarian Christmas every shopper with a case of wanderlust dreams of around this time of year... And with our pick of Christmas markets here in the UK, you needn't leave the country to soak up the festive atmosphere.
From Edinburgh's St Andrews Square to London's brand new Winterville and Birmingham’s 'Frankfurt' market to Cardiff's Winter Wonderland, there is a plethora of festive markets right here on your doorstep for you to enjoy.
so you can experience the traditional Christmas market without breaking the bank.
With over 170 wooden chalets lining the cobbled streets of the city centre, if you're looking for an original gift for a loved one this Christmas - you're certain to find it in one of Bath's Christmas markets.
In one of the oldest cities in the country, you can even transport yourself back in time by taking a trip on Victorian Carousel or a dip in the Roman baths overlooking the stunning Abbey.
Birmingham's 'Frankfurt Christmas market' is the largest outdoor festive market in the United Kingdom with over 180 stalls to browse at.
Treat yourself to traditional German cuisine washed down with gluhwein, weissbeer, mulled cider, or tasty hot chocolate as you soak up the bustling atmosphere of the small village in the heart of the city.
The market, along with it's sister artisan crafts market, has run for over a decade, and become a firm favourite with both residents and visitors from all over the UK and Europe.
Leeds' German Christmas market promises fun for all the family with it's continental-style festive shopping experience and a special children's event taking place every Sunday morning featuring an interactive programme of music, games, face painting and costume characters.
The city's Millennium Square is transformed into a scenic winter village, with over 40 traditional wooden chalet stalls decorated with festive greenery and twinkling colourful lights, themed indoor venues and a traditional Christmas carousel ride.
Manchester's world famous Christmas Markets are located in different spaces around the city, each with its own distinct character and atmosphere.
Sample culinary delights from all over Europe right on your doorstep with Dutch mini pancakes to Hungarian goulash and Spanish paella to French profiteroles.
It won't be just air miles you'll be saving as all glasses and mugs used at the markets are returnable as part of an environmentally friendly deposit scheme.
Norwich Christmas markets celebrates local talent with vendors selling winter produce from all over the county including cheese, sausages, pies and condiments.
For under 50 pounds you could walk away with a piece of unique artwork from some of the country's leading creative students attending Norwich University of the Arts.
On 6 December nearby market town Wymondham hosts it's annual Dickensian Steampunk Fayre featuring live music, professional entertainment, City of Norwich Pipe Band, fire eating and a celtic harvest.
