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

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

Economics

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.

Events

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.

Events

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'.

Events

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

Politics

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.

Events

69 h. ago Christmas market traders are forced to push their prices up to make a profit due to the eye

It's that time of year again, when UK cities are packed with stalls selling Christmas wares, from mulled wine to crafty gifts. But how much do vendors have to pay for their stalls?

Economics

3 d. ago UK coastal town in 'English Riviera' has new Christmas market in outdoor waterpark

If you're looking to step into the festive spirit, there's a new Christmas market coming to a popular seaside area in the UK for the very first time, with a variety of stalls and seasonal treats.

Politics

4 d. ago Christmas markets at risk as 'Arctic weather blast' will bury Brits in seven inches of snow

Revellers hoping to catch a Yuletide buzz early in December have been warned plans to visit Christmas markets may be cancelled due to a deluge of snow forecast to batter Britain

Events

4 d. ago Anyone bringing Christmas Market gifts back to UK faces £5,000 fine

A list of popular gifts you might buy at a market in France, Germany, Italy or the rest of Europe are banned in the UK

Economics

4 d. ago Fight brings Manchester Christmas markets to standstill as revellers watch on

The scrap between Dougie Joyce and Simon 'Slimey' McGinley was captured on camera at Manchester's annual Christmas Markets in front of stunned members of the public

Sport

4 d. ago 'I attend Christmas markets like it's an extreme sport and this is the best one in the UK'

If Christmas markets are daylight robberies then you can call me The Louvre, baby, because I'm ready to lose it all. On grossly overpriced mulled-wine, of course.

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