The UK …
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market 18th November – 20th December Just the name of this market sounds Christmassy ! For those who want to experience the most traditional of Christmases , Winchester is your destination . Over 350,000 visitors come to this particular market each year with the beautiful Winchester Cathedral at its heart . There are stalls within the cathedral and in the grounds around , and each of the stallholders ( over 100 of them ) are chosen individually by the cathedral ’ s own Christmas market team . This ensures that only the very best products and services are to be found here . As well as the amazing setting and great stalls , there is a much-loved ice rink too .
Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre 24th-27th November Think Christmas in the UK , and it ’ s like the Victorians will come to mind . They were the ones who brought Christmas as we know it to the nation , so the Victorian themed Christmas fair in Worcester is a wonderful way to imagine what Christmas shopping might have been like during that period . Over 100 stalls plus a variety of fantastically fun sideshows will be on hand to make this a most memorable Christmas shopping trip . Expect to see Victorian street urchins , chimney sweeps and 19th century ladies and gents milling around to really set the scene !
Winter Fair in Ardingly 3rd-4th December The Winter Fair at the South of England Showground in Ardingly , West Sussex , is a full on family event . There is a magnificent Santa ’ s grotto where the little ones have the opportunity to meet not only the big man himself , but his reindeer too . As well as this , you can watch wrapping , cooking and wreath making demos , enjoy puppet shows and other children ’ s entertainment , choose from a wide selection of Christmas trees , Taste artisan and street food , and discover a wealth of different gifts to give this Christmas .
Salisbury Christmas Market 24th November – 18th December Salisbury ’ s beautiful Guildhall building is the backdrop to this lovely market . There will be over 100 exhibitors for 2016 , and they will all have their wares to sell from gorgeous wooden huts that epitomise the Christmas market experience . Most of the goods on sale will have been made in Britain , and that includes designer crafts , unusual gifts , and unique Christmas decorations . But never fear – the most traditional of Christmas market fare will be on offer to keep you sustained during your shopping expedition . It includes gluhwein , lebkuchen and bratwurst .
Glasgow Christmas Continental Market 11th November – 22nd December If you want a true taste of Europe but don ’ t want to travel too far afield , Glasgow ’ s Continental
Market could be exactly what you are looking for . The market takes place in stunning St Enoch Square every day from 11th November until 22nd December . Traders come to this market from across the globe to sell their goods , so you can find a wide range of different products , food and drink from places such as France , Italy , Germany , Spain , Russia and many other places besides . There is even a ‘ gluhwien house ’ at this market where you can sample different takes on this spicy Christmas drink from around the world .
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