{"id":2365,"date":"2016-12-05T10:54:38","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T10:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/?p=2365"},"modified":"2017-07-12T15:46:14","modified_gmt":"2017-07-12T15:46:14","slug":"top-10-uk-christmas-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/top-10-uk-christmas-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 UK Christmas Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The windows are open on the advent calendars, the decorations are out and the John Lewis advert has made its debut. The countdown to Christmas has officially begun. If it\u2019s a wintery day out you\u2019re after, or an unusual Christmas present for somebody special, the UK\u2019s Christmas markets are bound to please. Mr Lender, a UK based short term loan provider<\/strong>,<\/a> has put together a list of 10 must see Christmas markets around the UK this winter.<\/p>\n

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    Bath<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    With over 170 stalls available, stocking a variety of goods produced and made by the locals, there will be something for everyone at the Bath Christmas market. Once you\u2019ve had your fill of the market, get your skates on and whizz across the ice rink, or give the glow-in-the-dark crazy golf a shot. The market will be on until the 11th<\/sup> of December, so get there quick.<\/p>\n

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      Southbank Centre Christmas Market<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Running until the 8th<\/sup> of January, the Southbank Centre Christmas Market will make up part of the Winter Festival taking place along the river. Make sure to visit the pop-up Rekorderlig Cider Lodge, where you can sample Scandinavian street food and wintery drinks.<\/p>\n

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        Edinburgh\u2019s Scottish Market<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Enjoy a whole variety of festive treats, including panoramic views of the city atop the Big Wheel, a carousel, an ice rink surrounding the Melville Monument, and Santa Land for the children \u2013as well as the European Market in the Mound Precinct, and the Scottish Market on George Street. This market is on until January, so there is still plenty of time to pop down.<\/p>\n

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          Birmingham – Frankfurt Christmas Market<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          This market has now been a staple part of Christmas in Birmingham for over 15 years, and is the biggest German market held outside of Germany and Austria. It will be open to visitors until the 29th<\/sup> of December this year, offering a whole variety of traditional German produce including handcrafted jewellery, toys, and decorations, as well as pretzels, schnitzels, bratwursts, beer, mulled wine, and much, much more.<\/p>\n

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            Brighton<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Visit the iconic Brighton Lanes to get in the festive spirit. Jubilee Square will play host to the Christmas market, with 20 decorated Christmas chalets selling an assortment of handcrafted goods, food and drink.<\/p>\n

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              Leeds Christkindelmarkt Traditional German Market<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Leeds will hold their Christmas market until the 18th<\/sup> of December, so there is still a couple of weeks to get involved. One of the most established German markets in the UK, guests can have a Bavarian feast in the Alp Chalet, get cosy around a log fire in the Kuh Stall, as well as getting some last minute Christmas gifts from the traditional wooden chalets.<\/p>\n

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                Winchester Cathedral Christmas market and ice skating<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Often listed as one of the UKs most attractive cities, Winchester\u2019s Victorian lanes are lined with market stalls over the festive period. Now in its 10th<\/sup> year, the traditional Christmas market will be open to visitors until the 20th<\/sup> of December. Wooden chalets will line the Cathedral\u2019s Close, with an open-air ice rink at its heart.<\/p>\n

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                  Chester Christmas market<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Surrounding the Chester Christmas tree, are over 70 traditional wooden chalets, offering everything from clothes, jewellery, stocking fillers and unique gifts. The market will be open seven days a week until the 18th<\/sup> of December.<\/p>\n

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                    Cheltenham Christmas Market<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Cheltenham Promenade will play host to the Christmas for their 14th<\/sup> year, where guests can peruse the wooden chalets for the perfect last minute Christmas gift. The market will run until the 17th<\/sup> of December.<\/p>\n

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                      Manchester Christmas market<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      This Christmas market first began in 1999, and has since won the Best Market Attraction 2010. With more than 200 stalls spread throughout the city in various locations, it would be hard to go home empty handed. The European Christmas Market will be held in front of the Town Hall on Albert Square, while the French and German markets can also be found nearby. New to the Christmas market this year is an ice rink, situated in the Cathedral Gardens. Most stalls will be open until the 20th<\/sup> of December, with the Albert Square market remaining open for one extra day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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