Christmas markets 2025: where to shop and where to stay

You’ll enjoy seasonal shopping, mulled wine, live entertainment and have loads of fun

Row upon row of fairy-lit wooden chalets line the streets around the Roman Baths and stunning Abbey in Bath’s city centre, selling a selection of artisan gifts. With an emphasis on sustainability (red

York is a fine place to visit at this time of year, with medieval streets such as The Shambles and the towering York Minster lending it a romantic Christmassy atmosphere. Nearby adults-only York Carav

The Christmas market in Montreux, Switzerland, is one of the most beautiful in Europe. It is also one of the most fun. Shoppers can find everything in the 170 chalets along the shores of Lake Geneva f

As a lifelong Londoner, Will Hosie shares his tips on how to beat the throngs and make the most of the city this Christmas

Cardiff is a city steeped in culture and is one of our favourite places. It offers the waterside delights of Cardiff Bay, where there are plenty of music performances and shows. And it’s the home of B