Top UK Christmas Markets to Visit this Year

The arrival of November sees the start of Christmas Markets popping up across the UK, offering traditional festivities such as handmade crafts, Christmas treats, and warming mulled wine.
With so many markets on offer across the country, it can be difficult to decide where to go – and how to get there. Here at Wyatt Coaches, our Coach Hire can transport you to wherever you choose to visit, allowing you to indulge in the festive delights without worrying how you’ll get home! We’ve listed some of the top UK Christmas Markets to book a coach trip to this winter.

Manchester

Manchester’s huge month-long Christmas extravaganza pulls in thousands of visitors every year. The award-winning event reportedly has up to 900,000 visitors per year, shopping around the 200+ stalls offering everything from toys and gifts, to a huge selection of refreshments. Check out the international stands for a warming meal to fight off the winter cold, and wash it down with some mulled wine whilst browsing the gifts on offer.

Birmingham

Birmingham’s Frankfurt-inspired Christmas market is the UK’s largest Christmas market, offering a wide variety of festive treats for all the family. The market features live music from local bands performing on a central bandstand, craft fairs featuring an array of handmade gifts, and a huge selection of foods. Look out in particular for Frankfurt specials such as marzipan treats, pretzels, stollen, and of course some spiced refreshments too!

Nottingham

Nottingham’s own Christmas market surrounds the Old Market Square, and takes on a Victorian gift and craft theme. Visitors can enjoy the many stalls offering hand-made crafts, festive foods and drinks, and relax with some mulled wine in front of carol singers by the giant Christmas tree centrepiece. Also on offer is Nottingham’s Winter Wonderland, featuring rides and a winter-themed bar.

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral Christmas market is in its 10th year, and the spectacular location has been hailed as one of the best events in Europe. The Christmas market is inspired by traditional German festivities, with wooden chalets situated around an open-air ice rink. Winchester provides a perfect weekend escape, so book your hotel early to be in with a chance of experience the great atmosphere.

Bath

The gorgeous city of Bath is a delight to visit at any time of the year, and the Christmas Market only makes it better. Bath’s market features over 170 wooden chalets surrounding the Roman Baths, all selling beautiful Christmas gifts sure to please everyone. Take advantage of Bath’s stunning architecture and thriving shopping-life by visiting the nearby shopping centres, or enjoying a warm hot chocolate or even a mulled wine in one of the many surrounding pubs.

London

No list would be complete without a mention of the many Christmas markets on offer throughout England’s capital. London’s many Christmas markets guarantee there will be something for everyone, from giant christmas trees and ice rinks in Hyde Park’s huge Winter Wonderland, to crafts and handmade goods from chalet-style markets along the Southbank and Shoreditch suburbs.

Contact us here at Wyatt Coaches to organise your minibus hire today. We provide a hassle-free means of transport at competitive prices; ensuring everyone has a stress-free day out!