{"id":187079,"date":"2023-09-19T11:50:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T11:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=187079"},"modified":"2023-09-19T11:50:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T11:50:40","slug":"the-best-christmas-markets-in-the-uk-to-visit-this-winter-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/travel\/the-best-christmas-markets-in-the-uk-to-visit-this-winter-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Christmas markets in the UK to visit this winter | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WITH the summer heatwave over, Brits will now be looking ahead to the festive season.<\/p>\n<p>And with winter comes Christmas markets &#8211; and the UK is home to some of the best in Europe.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/people-birminghams-frankfurt-christmas-market-702523735.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>We&#x27;ve rounded up some of the biggest and best Christmas markets in the UK returning this year.<\/p>\n<p>From London to Cardiff &#8211; here is everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<h2>London Christmas Market<\/h2>\n<p>London is home to lots of Christmas markets, but the most popular is Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.<\/p>\n<p>The huge attraction will open from November 17 until January 1, 2024.<\/p>\n<h2><span>Read more on Christmas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-23823232-1693989623185.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Four-day time-warp Christmas market where traders dress as Victorians <\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/GM_17-12_COMP_ZAGREB.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>EU city break with some of the best Christmas markets &#8211; flights are \u00a319<\/h3>\n<p>Not only are there stalls selling food and gifts, but there are attractions including fairground rides and and the biggest open-air ice rink in the country.<\/p>\n<p>You will need to book a ticket to visit although it is free during off-peak hours.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-com-img-events-694810420.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Manchester Christmas Market<\/h2>\n<p>Manchester&#x27;s Christmas market is one of the biggest in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>The market is set to return this year from November 10, and running until December 21.<\/p>\n<h2>Most read in News Travel<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dd0hm7-giant-deckchair-butlins-resort-458878434.jpg\"><\/picture><span>BUT IN <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Butlin&#8217;s forced to close popular holiday park all week &#8211; 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Christmas Market is going to be a much bigger affair this year.<\/p>\n<p>Running from November 24 until December 22, there will be 120 Bavarian-style markets.<\/p>\n<p>The new market will also have three festive-themed outdoor bars this year.<\/p>\n<p>Leeds Christmas Market is free to enter.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mfgxh5-view-visitors-christmas-market-770567447.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Edinburgh Christmas Market<\/h2>\n<p>Edinburgh&#x27;s Christmas Market will also be returning this year, and running until 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The markets will open on November 24 until January 3, 2024.<\/p>\n<h2><span>READ MORE SUN STORIES<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RW-COMP-CHOCOLATE-SEP11.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>The 6 best chocolate bars if you\u2019re trying to lose weight &#8211; and the 3 to avoid<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ovie-comp.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Love Island favourite reveals huge new career change away from reality TV<\/h3>\n<p>The stalls, selling gifts as well as <span>food and drink<\/span>, will open across Princes Street Gardens and The Mound.<\/p>\n<p>Edinburgh Christmas Market is free to enter.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2022-winter-season-market-popular-778489619.jpg\"><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/travel\/23998028\/best-christmas-markets-uk-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WITH the summer heatwave over, Brits will now be looking ahead to the festive season. 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