1 hour ago 24 hours in York: the chic Christmas market stay less than two hours from London

An impressive festive market, Michelin-starred restaurants and chic, affordable stays make York the ideal pre-Christmas weekender, says Jes Salter

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4 h. ago We took a £12.50 train ride from Manchester to one of UK's best Christmas markets and found the real treats hidden away

It's always worth having a wander at these places

Economics

4 h. ago The sunny Spanish city with its ‘spectacular’ Christmas markets and lights that’s a £13 flight from Manchester Airport

The Andalusian city transforms into an illuminated wonderland with dazzling displays, twinkling lights and festive shopping

Economics

18 h. ago The world’s most magical Christmas markets for the ideal festive break

Submit to the festive spirit with our pick of the world’s best Christmas markets

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18 h. ago Phone snatching down 30% in Square Mile as City of London Police begin Christmas crime crackdown

Thousands of party-goers and Christmas market visitors are expected to flock to the City over the festive period

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19 h. ago 'World's cheapest Christmas market' has 30p beers and warm weather

The UNESCO-listed town comes alive with lanterns and tinsel in December - with 30p beers and T-shirt weather.

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22 h. ago Amy Childs puts on a very leggy display in a festive mini dress and knee high boots as she gets into the festive spirit alongside Lauren Goodger to film the TOWIE Christmas special

Gathered together to film the Christmas special episode, Amy, 35, stepped out in a burgundy fluffy jacket and crimson skater dress as she arrived at a Christmas market.

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22 h. ago Drinkers warned of Guinness Zero drought this Christmas as workers in Belfast go on strike

Around 90 staff at the company's brewery in Belfast will walk out on December 5 with the industrial action running until December 13.

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40 h. ago Five Greater Manchester motorways closed overnight November 28

It's expected to be a bumper weekend with Christmas Markets, arena shows, Black Friday, and football

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41 h. ago London's best Christmas markets taking place all over town plus the top festive shopping day trips

The best Christmas shopping is a truly one-off experience at a market, fair or pop-up sale

Economics

41 h. ago New waterside Christmas markets coming to Greater Manchester with street food and festive shopping

Running from 26 November to 13 December, it is transforming Salford Quays into a cosy seasonal hub for residents, workers and visitors

Economics

45 h. ago I went to the UK’s ‘best’ Christmas market and paid £6.80 for hot chocolate

Edinburgh's Christmas market has been named the best in the UK, but locals have criticised it for being overcrowded and expensive, so I decided to visit to see if it's really worth the hype.

Economics

45 h. ago I paid £6.80 for hot chocolate at Edinburgh Christmas market to see if it's worth it

Edinburgh Christmas market was recently named the best in the UK, but locals have complained about rising prices at the festive stalls.

Economics

45 h. ago Cotswolds Christmas market forced to apologise after being labelled another 'infamous Willy Wonka disaster'

The Castle Combe Circuit's first ever Christmas market, which cost £5 to browse, left dozens of visitors disappointed, with reports of muddy fields, sparse stalls and 'just one ride'.

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57 h. ago How to Visit London During the Holidays—Christmas Markets and Decked

How to Visit London During the Holidays—Christmas Markets and Decked-out Hotels Included  Travel + Leisure

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66 h. ago Europe's 'fairytale' Christmas market with over 200 stalls is just 2 hours from UK

There are some well-known Christmas markets dotted across Europe, but there's one fairytale location that boasts more than 200 stalls and is just two hours from the UK

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66 h. ago Beautiful German Christmas market less than 2 hours from UK has £15 flights

When it comes to European Christmas markets, Germany is famous for their annual holiday tradition as streets are transformed into festive winter wonderlands - but there's one that is perhaps one of the country's most famous

Economics

66 h. ago Europe's 'cheapest Christmas market' just 2 hours from UK has £30 hotels and £2.50 beers

Christmas markets are not exactly known for being a budget day out. However, research has pinpointed the cheapest Christmas market in Europe, and it's in a little-known city not many tourists visit

Economics

67 h. ago The rural Scottish Christmas market in Fife that is a hidden gem foodie haven

It will feature local makers, festive food and drink, live music and more.

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67 h. ago Edinburgh Christmas Market 2025: 15 amazing photos of Edinburgh's Christmas Market winter wonderland

There's nothing prettier than Edinburgh at Christmas time – as these incredible pictures show

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