Christmas markets originated in Europe during the late Middle Ages, but of late the United Kingdom has embraced the concept of bratwurst and glühwein with enthusiastic passion. When the nights draw in ...

The best Christmas markets seem to turn back time, transforming areas of cities into timeless wonderlands. In the UK, you’ll find no shortage of opportunities to savour the comforts of the season, ...

A popular UK Christmas market has been cancelled - and locals are furious. Boldmere Christmas Festival near Birmingham was cancelled when the town council reduced funding. The festival's organiser, ...

This article was adapted from National Geographic Traveller (UK). Christmas isn’t the same without visiting a festive market, fragrant with sweet spices and alive with the chatter of friends and ...

Wooden huts are glittering with golden fairylights as groups of friends gather in woolly hats, warming their hands on mugs of mulled wine. Signs written in German are dotted about - Glühwein (mulled ...

COLOGNE, Germany — While Northeast Ohio boasts plenty of festive cheer this time of year, there’s nothing quite like spending the holiday season visiting the original European Christmas markets. The ...

Applications have opened for traders to take up stalls at the Southampton Christmas market 2026.