Festive
Discover the magic of Christmas at Chatsworth Christmas Market!
Step into a Christmas fairy tale at the magnificent Doddington Hall, a stunning Elizabethan mansion beautifully dressed in its festive finery with an included two course lunch!
Manchester's Christmas Markets have been attracting thousands of visitors to the city centre almost every year since 1998 offering mouth-watering international food, drinks and delicately crafted Yuletide gifts in the heart of this buzzing city.
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Synonymous with Christmas, you'll find beautifully hand-crafted items and gifts presented by over a hundred craftsmen, artists and designers. Equally, the Food Hall provides a fabulous array of food and drink from regional and national producers and retailers.
With a wide range of events throughout the day, Whitby's Christmas Festival is the perfect place to come and enjoy a Jolly day!
The Piece Hall Winter Makers Market returns, showcasing some of the region’s favourite independent craft stalls, artisan makers and pop-up food and drink traders.
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Bakewell's Market is the only market of its kind in the Peak District National Park and hosts over one-hundred-and-fifty unique stalls with plenty of opportunities to buy extra special crafts and locally produced food in the lead up to Christmas!
Prepare to be bewitched by Christmas at Kew Gardens with winding, sparkling paths illuminated by over one million lights in this extravagant evening, which is definitely one to see for yourself.
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Gates Garden Centre has been family-run for more than fifty years; join us at the centre's one-stop Christmas shop is filled with excitement in every area, home to beautifully detailed displays and the perfect place to elevate your festive décor.
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Discover perfect presents for friends and family from over a hundred boutique stalls and designers all located in the Cathedral's magnificent nave and Lady Chapel.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Tatton Park, a festive wonderland nestled in the heart of Cheshire.
Explore Liverpool this festive season, an exciting city filled with an exhilarating atmosphere and classic buildings.
Discover the magic of Christmas at Chatsworth Christmas Market!
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Step into a magical Christmas at Springfields Shopping Outlet, home to over fifty unique retailers, restaurants and cafes.
Shoppers are in for a magical time at the Chester Christmas Market with over 70 traditional wooden chalets wrapped around a sparkling Christmas tree in the heart of the city!
Lights, camera, action! Join Skills for another festive extravaganza at the largest Christmas show in Europe!
Explore the stunning York St Nicholas Fair, home to plenty of wooden chalets offering gifts, crafts and jewellery.
Travel back in time this Christmas as we visit the annual Grassington Christmas Market, home to a glorious array of sights, tastes, and smells in a bygone setting.
Hop on board and be whisked away to a mystery destination! With lots of fun ahead, where will you visit this time?
‘Roll up, Roll up’ the Christmas Market returns to the Gloucester Quays!
Join us at Haddon Hall and explore over 180 talented artisans and makers will showcase their work, creating a luxurious Christmas shopping experience.
Step into Christmas like no other at Belvoir Castle. This historic estate transforms into a winter wonderland filled with sparkling lights, storybook décor and heartwarming experiences for all ages.
Step back in time as Victorian ladies, gentlemen, chimney sweeps, and merchants fill the historic streets and explore more than 200 stalls at Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre.
Soak up the sights, smells and sounds of the festive season at Bath Christmas Markets with over 150 twinkling chalets packed with Christmas splendour, stocking fillers, crafts and gifts.
For the ultimate dose of festive spirit, there’s no place greater than the epic Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park!
Discover the festive charm of Knaresborough and Ripon, two of Yorkshire's most beloved towns this Christmas.
Complete your festive period with a visit to Leeds Christmas Market, one of the UK's most established German Christmas markets!
With over 300 stalls and stallholders dressed in Victorian costumes, if you're looking for that perfect Christmas gift or simply want to soak up the festive spirit, this is the place to be.
Enjoy Beamish's unique Yuletide celebrations, taste scrumptious seasonal cooking and be amazed as your favourite parts of the museum are beautifully decorated for the festive season.
The ‘Gateway to the Dales’ presents Skipton’s famous Christmas Market!
Shoppers are in for a magical time at the Chester Christmas Market with over 70 traditional wooden chalets wrapped around a sparkling Christmas tree in the heart of the city!
Experience the magic of the festive season at Wentworth Woodhouse. Wander through exquisitely decorated State Rooms during this year’s Christmas-themed event.
With a Christmas Market just waiting to be explored, you'll also find fascinating shops and smart little tearooms throughout Harrogate.
Prepare for an extraordinary festive display and explore the magnificent Castle Howard at Christmas.
Join us in the Peak District this festive season and enjoy exploring beautiful Bakewell and Castleton!
Lights, camera, action! Join Skills for another festive extravaganza at the largest Christmas show in Europe!
Step Back in Time This Christmas at Blists Hill
Add a little sparkle to your festive season and wander through Lincolnshire's Belton House, home to spectacular rooms, twinkling lights and showstopping Christmas trees.
Explore stunning Blackpool this Christmas as the world-famous illuminations are back!
Sitting amongst two-thousand acres of parkland, explore the exquisite palace with rooms decked in all their festive finery and hidden surprises - your very merriest Christmas starts here.
Covent Garden is the king of the London Christmas markets, housed in and around the iconic Market Building and Piazzas, Covent Garden is an architectural masterpiece.
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