The combination of a the crisp air, twinkling lights and the aroma of mulled wine is a surefire way to bring some festive cheer, and it’s all there at a Christmas market. As with all things Christmas,

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It calls itself the ‘capital of Christmas’, and this city in north-east France has hosted a festive market for 450 years – so it could be right! The markets spread out across the centre of the town, f

Operated by Living Heritage Country Shows, this fair plays host to over 250 stalls selling handcrafted items and gifts from artists and designers. There’ll be a range of food and drink, plus Christmas

It’s tempting to throw all the money you can at making Christmas feel special. But don’t imagine you’re short-changing yourself if you try to make some savings. Seek out seasonal magic at local market

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market To 24 December 2025 This Brummie behemoth is hailed as the largest Christmas market outside of Germany and Austria. Stalls are centred around New Street and Victo