Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


<p>Ready for a wander around a winter wonderland? Grab your hat and scarf and go to one of these twinkly and festive Christmas markets.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-market-cheltenham-glos-20-nov-19-dec"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.visitcheltenham.com/whats-on/cheltenham-christmas-market-p160723" target="_blank"><br>Christmas Market,</a>&nbsp;Cheltenham, Glos, 20 Nov – 19 Dec</h2>



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<p>The yuletide market in Regency Cheltenham is back and bigger than ever for 2021. Expect twinkling stalls festooning the pedestrianised Promenade streets, and stalls packed with unique treats, gifts and handmade Christmas decorations. Once you’ve shopped your fill, feast on giant Bratwurst, or an exotic selection of ostrich and crocodile burgers (no lie!), macaroons from Italy, local fudge, and the very best cheeses. There’s also a Christmas Craft Market on the High Street from 11 – 23 December.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-victorian-christmas-fayre-worcester-2-5-dec"><a href="https://www.worcesterchristmasfayre.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><br>Victorian Christmas Fayre</a>, Worcester, 2-5 Dec</h2>



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<p>More than 200 quirky stalls fill this famous Victorian Fayre in the heart of Worcester’s picturesque old quarter. If you want to be time-warped back to a Dickensian yuletide, this is the one for you. Bag up delicious gifts, artisan arts and crafts, tuck into delicious street food and sip hot chocolate to carols, choirs and buskers on every street corner. There’ll be Victorian themed characters popping up in Gin Lane, stilt walkers and more.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tewkesbury-christmas-market-tewkesbury-glos"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.visittewkesbury.info/whats-on/tewkesbury-christmas-market/" target="_blank"><br>Tewkesbury Christmas Market</a>, Tewkesbury, Glos</h2>



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<p>Historic Tewkesbury is the backdrop for this Christmas market, which this year will be taking over parts of the High Street, Church Street and Barton Street. Filled with fairground rides , a performance stage, various activities and 100 Christmas market stalls, it’s one not to be missed. You’ll get the chance to feed reindeer, meet the cast of The Roses Pantomime who’ll be all dressed up, and there’s even free parking in town. A Christmas miracle!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cirencester-advent-market-cirencester"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Cirencester Advent Market (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cotswolds.com/whats-on/cirencester-christmas-markets-p1132213" target="_blank">Cirencester Advent Market</a>, Cirencester</h2>



<p>There will be markets almost every day in Cirencester in the month leading up to Christmas. The Monday and Friday Charter Markets and the Farmers’ Market, held on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, will be continuing &#8211; and there will be a fabulously festive, craft or speciality market on all other days from November 20 to December 23. Expect live music and carols from local community groups, twinkly lights, a stunning central Christmas tree and lots more.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bristol-christmas-market-broadmead-bristol-5-23-dec"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bristolchristmasmarket.com/" target="_blank"><br>Bristol Christmas market,</a>&nbsp;Broadmead, Bristol, 5-23 Dec</h2>



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<p>Are you ready to get merry? Head to Bristol this December for a fabulously festive atmosphere, some 50 stalls in the centre of town, luxe private igloos to rent, and more delicious food than you could possibly consume (that’s not a dare!). You’ll find us at Jäger Barn Bar, mulling over (geddit?) the choice between mulled cider, gluhwein, or a hot chocolate spiked with Baileys. Decisions!</p>



<p>A bit further afield but still worth getting in the car&#8230;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://rovesfarm.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-craft-food-fair/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Craft &amp; Food Fair</a>, Roves Farm Shop, Swindon, 10am-4pm, 19 &amp; 20 Nov</h2>



<p>Sample festive foods from the farm, like pigs in blankets, turkey, mince pies and all the trimmings while picking up some hand-crafted Christmas presents too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lepetit.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Le Petit</a>, Swindon, 20 November</h2>



<p>Swindon’s most gorgeous wellness centre is giving over its three floors to talented designer-makers and crafters and promising plenty of cake too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.steam-museum.org.uk/event/christmas-at-steam/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas at Steam</a>, Steam Museum, Swindon, 10am-5pm, 3 – 4 Dec</h2>



<p>Every year, this transport museum holds its own Christmas fair with around 50 stalls, a session with Santa (additional cost) and plenty of singing from local and stage school choirs. Ticketed event as it includes entrance to the museum, book in advance, but hurry, sells out quick.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://bathchristmasmarket.co.uk/">Bath Christmas Market</a>, Bath 24 Nov-Sunday 11 Dec</h2>



<p>Bigger and better than ever after a two-year gap and now in its 20th year, with 170 stalls (and 200 traders) from the South West and beyond selling artisan crafts, jewellery, homewares, kids’ toys and as much chocolate, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts as you can manage. Choirs and street entertainers add to the atmos – and all just over the border from us in Wilts. Mon to Weds 10am – 7pm; Thurs to Sat 10am – 8pm; Sun 10am – 6pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/538950964907099?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kennet &amp; Avon Winter Floating Fayre</a>, Bradford on Avon, Sat 26 &amp; Sun 27 November</h2>



<p>Shop for handmade food and gifts made by the canal boating community and sold from the towpath near their moored boats. Hot food, mulled wine and even a live busking tent too.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-frankfurt-christmas-market-birmingham-4-nov-23-dec"><a href="https://www.thebfcm.co.uk/">Frankfurt Christmas Market</a>, Birmingham, 4 Nov – 23 Dec</h2>



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<p>Pretzels, bratwursts and schnitzels washed down with steins of beer and mugs of steaming gluhwein – is it even Christmas until you’ve been to a German market? You can’t miss this one: it’s the largest outside of Germany and Austria, smack in the middle of Birmingham, and is generally blasting traditional Bavarian music. You can stock up on quirky gifts, glass baubles and wooden decorations — who are we kidding, though? We’re just there for the food, drink, and festive vibe.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-market-blenheim-palace-oxon-19-nov-19-dec"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/christmas-market/" target="_blank"><br>Christmas Market</a>, Blenheim Palace, Oxon, 19 Nov – 19 Dec</h2>



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<p>Blenheim Palace’s whole Christmas experience this year is well-worth a visit — think an illuminated trail and&nbsp;<em>The Nutcracker</em>&nbsp;re-imagined within the Palace’s rooms — but the market is always a dead cert. Expect boutique, artisan chalets, and plenty of refreshments.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-oxford-christmas-market-9-19-dec"><a href="https://www.oxfordchristmasmarket.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oxford Christmas Market</a>, 9-19 Dec</h2>



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<p>The city of dreaming spires will be dreaming of a white Christmas at this bustling market, packed with carol-singing choirs, artisan gifts, and plenty of mulled wine. Pick up some unique local gifts, catch a glimpse of Father Christmas, and enjoy plenty of festive treats.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-victorian-christmas-fayre-newbury-berks-3-5-dec"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://visitnewbury.org.uk/events/the-newbury-victorian-christmas-fayre/" target="_blank"><br>Victorian Christmas Fayre</a>, Newbury, Berks 3-5 Dec</h2>



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<p>Dig out your crinolines, hat, furry muff, Newbury’s going back in time to create a Christmas Card pretty vision of the festive season. OK so you don’t have to go in fancy dress unless that’s how you roll. But expect 100+ retailers, stall holders, pubs, restaurants and entertainers to be channeling&nbsp;<em>A Christmas Carol</em>. This is a traditional Christmas market with all jingle bells on. Choirs, vintage carousel, mulled wine and the chance to smash through your gift list.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-marlborough-christmas-cracker-fair-wilts-18-dec"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2953402808104110/?privacy_mutation_token=eyJ0eXBlIjowLCJjcmVhdGlvbl90aW1lIjoxNjI5MTgyMDkzLCJjYWxsc2l0ZV9pZCI6MzU5MDM2MDAxOTY4NDMyfQ%3D%3D" target="_blank"><br>Marlborough Christmas Cracker Fair</a>, Wilts, 18 Dec</h2>



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<p>Marlborough’s town hall is being transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with over 80 stalls of gift inspiration. Just a week before Christmas, this is the perfect event for anyone who has left present buying until the same minute (no judgement!)</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-in-the-city">CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-wonderland-hyde-park-19-nov-3-jan"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/" target="_blank">Winter Wonderland</a>, Hyde Park, 19 Nov – 3 Jan</h2>



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<p>Back for its 15th year, Winter Wonderland is more Christmas microcosm than market, but it has that too! Then once you’ve suitably shopped, sampled, and perused, you can head onto the fairground rides, ice sculpting workshops, Santa Land, and ice rink. New for this year is the obligation to book ahead which – fingers crossed – will reduce the mega crowds.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-market-southbank-centre-until-23-dec"><a href="https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/winter-market-2021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Market</a>, Southbank Centre, until 23 Dec</h2>



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<p>Wander along the Thames and revel in twinkling lights, indulgent street food, and giftable goodies. Tip: don’t miss the gooey fondue eaten out of transparent snow globes, from Jimmy’s Lodge. Insta-catnip!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kingston-christmas-market-kingston-upon-thames-18-nov-24-dec"><a href="https://www.kingstonchristmasmarket.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kingston Christmas Market</a>, Kingston-upon-Thames, 18 Nov – 24 Dec</h2>



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<p>It’s the outskirts of London, but this European-style Christmas market makes Kingston well worth a visit. Thing hog rolls, twinkling lights, a vintage carousel, and gorgeous gifts to buy from Alpine cabins. See you there!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-want-more-festive-things-to-do-check-out-our-christmas-london-guide-and-our-round-ups-of-the-best-ice-rinks-and-light-trails-to-visit">Want more festive things to do? Check out our&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/christmas-activities-pop-ups-london-2021/" target="_blank">Christmas London guide</a>, and our round-ups of the best&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trips/best-christmas-ice-rinks/" target="_blank">ice rinks</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/best-light-trails-visit-england-christmas/" target="_blank">light trails</a>&nbsp;to visit.</h2>



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10 Best Christmas Markets

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