Special events
Christmas Markets 2026
Mulled wine, twinkling stalls and handmade gifts – the UK’s Christmas markets are one of the best reasons for a winter break. Here are this year’s highlights, with the dates and the independent places to stay nearby. Book direct with the hotel and make a weekend of it.
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Birmingham · England
Birmingham Christmas Market
- 5 November – 24 December 2026
Victoria Square & New Street
The UK’s biggest outdoor German Christmas market.
Stay nearby
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Centre (Waterloo Street) hotel 200 m
- The Briar Rose Hotel, Wetherspoon 200 m
- Macdonald Burlington Hotel Birmingham Centre 300 m
- easyHotel Birmingham Centre 300 m
Places to stay in Birmingham Market website – Birmingham Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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Bristol · England
Bristol Christmas Market
- 6 November – 23 December 2026
Broadmead
Stalls 10am–7pm; food and bars until 10pm.
Stay nearby
- Delta Hotels Bristol City Centre 300 m
- Future Inn Hotel 300 m
- Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre 300 m
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol – Filton 300 m
Places to stay in Bristol Market website – Bristol Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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Glasgow · Scotland
Glasgow Christmas Market
- St Enoch Square from 6 November 2026
- Glasgow Green 20 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
- George Square from late November
St Enoch Square, Glasgow Green and George Square
Stay nearby
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow 100 m
- Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre (St Enoch Square) hotel 100 m
- Clayton Hotel Glasgow City 100 m
- Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central 100 m
Places to stay in Glasgow Market website – Glasgow Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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Manchester · England
Manchester Christmas Markets
- 6 November – 22 December 2026
- Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens open until 3 January 2027
Piccadilly Gardens, Albert Square, Cathedral Gardens and more
Stalls spread across the city centre.
Stay nearby
- King Street Townhouse 100 m
- Malmaison Manchester Deansgate 100 m
- The Midland Hotel 200 m
- Forty-Seven Hotel 200 m
Places to stay in Manchester Market website – Manchester Christmas Markets (opens in a new tab)
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Nottingham · England
Nottingham Christmas Market
- 12 November – 31 December 2026
Old Market Square
Stay nearby
- The Stay Company 100 m
- Travelodge Nottingham Central Hotel 200 m
- ibis Nottingham Centre 200 m
- Park Plaza Nottingham 200 m
Places to stay in Nottingham Market website – Nottingham Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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York · England
York Christmas Market
- 12 November – 21 December 2026
Parliament Street & St Sampson’s Square
Closed on Tuesdays.
Stay nearby
- Galtres Lodge Hotel & Forest Restaurant 200 m
- Impossible Motel 200 m
- The Fort Hotel 200 m
- The Judges Lodging 300 m
Places to stay in York Market website – York Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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Exeter · England
Exeter Christmas Market
- 13 November – 13 December 2026
Cathedral Green
Stay nearby
- The Turks Head 100 m
- Hotel Indigo 100 m
- Southernhay House Hotel 200 m
- Premier Inn, Exeter City Centre hotel 200 m
Places to stay in Exeter Market website – Exeter Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast · Northern Ireland
Belfast Christmas Market
- 14 November – 22 December 2026
Belfast City Hall grounds
Stay nearby
- Ten Square Hotel 100 m
- Grand Central Hotel 200 m
- Travelodge Belfast Central 200 m
- Maldron Hotel 200 m
Places to stay in Belfast Market website – Belfast Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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Opens in 1 day
Edinburgh · Scotland
Edinburgh Christmas Market
- 14 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
East Princes Street Gardens
Stay nearby
- Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley) hotel 200 m
- The Edinburgh Grand Hotel 200 m
- Gleneagles Townhouse 200 m
- The Balmoral Hotel 200 m
Places to stay in Edinburgh Market website – Edinburgh Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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Opens in 5 days
Chester · England
Chester Christmas Market
- 18 November – 22 December 2026
Town Hall Square
Stay nearby
- Crowne Plaza Chester 200 m
- The Chester Grosvenor 200 m
- The Coach House Hotel & Restaurant 200 m
- Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel 300 m
Places to stay in Chester Market website – Chester Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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Opens in 6 days
Leeds · England
Leeds Christmas Market
- 19 November – 23 December 2026
City Square
Stay nearby
- Park Plaza Hotel Leeds 100 m
- Quebecs Luxury Apartments 100 m
- The Queens Hotel 100 m
- Discovery Inn Leeds 100 m
Places to stay in Leeds Market website – Leeds Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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Opens in 7 days
Winchester · England
Winchester Christmas Market
- 20 November – 22 December 2026
Winchester Cathedral Close
Stay nearby
- The Old Vine Hotel 200 m
- Travelodge Winchester 200 m
- Wykeham Arms 300 m
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro 400 m
Places to stay in Winchester Market website – Winchester Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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Opens in 8 days
Liverpool · England
Liverpool Christmas Market
- 21 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
St George’s Plateau & St John’s Gardens
Stay nearby
- Radisson RED Liverpool 100 m
- The Lord Nelson Hotel 200 m
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Centre 200 m
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Liverpool City Centre 200 m
Places to stay in Liverpool Market website – Liverpool Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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Opens in 13 days
Bath · England
Bath Christmas Market
- 26 November – 13 December 2026
Around Bath Abbey
Stay nearby
- The Gainsborough Bath Spa 100 m
- Abbey Hotel Bath, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 100 m
- Eight, Bath 100 m
- The Black Fox 200 m
Places to stay in Bath Market website – Bath Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
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Opens 28 Nov
Stratford-upon-Avon · England
Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market
- 28 – 29 November 2026
- 5 – 6 December 2026
Town centre
Two weekends only.
Stay nearby
- Courtland Hotel B&B 100 m
- The White Swan Hotel 200 m
- Premier Inn Stratford-upon-Avon Central hotel 200 m
- The Queens Head Inn 200 m
Places to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon Market website – Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
Dates can change – please check the market’s own information before you travel. Distances are straight-line from the market.
