Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Christmas Markets


Christmas Markets

In the UK, Christmas markets are sometimes promoted as Christmas Fairs, Christmas Fayres, Continental or Traditional Christmas Markets and in more general terms. So, what’s in a name? Can you tell what a market will be like, judging by its title? When a Christmas market is described as Continental or Traditional, you can be fairly sure that the stalls will be wooden chalets, selling a range of traditional toys, gifts and food, and there might be an ice rink and some European traders as well. The others are not so easy to “pigeonhole”. Christmas Fairs and Fayres could have a traditional feel, but some may lack the olde-worlde charm that you might expect. We’ve provided some listings below to get you started and we hope that you enjoy your visit to a Christmas fair / market (!) this year, no matter what it’s called!

Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fair
With over 300 stalls from all over the world, two stages of entertainment, traditional funfair and lots of free activities Bury St Edmunds christmas Fayre should not be missed. Something for everyone!

Open From 23 Nov 12 to 25 Nov 12

Worcester Victorian Christmas Fair
Over 130 stalls fill the atmospheric streets of Worcester's historic heart with the colours, sounds and smells of Christmas. Explore the wonderful range of merchandise on offer on the market stalls.

Open From 29 Nov 12 to 02 Dec 12

Cirencester Christmas Market
A beautiful, tasteful & inspiring Christmas Market to enchant visitors with its charming wooden chalets, real Christmas trees & top quality exhibitors,all set in this pretty Cotswold town

Open From 30 Nov 12 to 16 Dec 12

Skipton Yuletide Festival & Christmas Market
Skipton's famous Yuletide Festival & Xmas Market this year takes place on Sunday 2nd December and Sunday 9th December 2012 from 10am - 4.30pm SEE YOU SOON: www.skiptonevents.co.uk

Open From 02 Dec 12 to 09 Dec 12

Caerphilly Medieval Christmas Market
The Caerphilly Christmas Market has a medieval flavour. This Christmas Market in Caerphilly is set in front of the imposing backdrop of the castle.

Open From 08 Dec 12 to 09 Dec 12

Bath Christmas Market 
In the centre of this beautiful city, you will find one of the largest festive events in the UK and certainly the most beautiful.

Open From 22 Nov 12 to 09 Dec 12
 
 

 

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Take a short break & head to Frankfurt for the most traditional & beautiful Christmas market. Here is a link to the Frankfurt Tourism page, it explains all you need to know about the Christmas market & also gives you some idea on where to stay & other things to do whilst you are there: Frankfurt-tourismus
 


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