Canterbury Cathedral and Christmas Market

Centre of English Christianity and home to a succession of 104 Archbishops since Augustine, Canterbury Cathedral is a masterpiece of medieval architecture. Discover the scene of Archbishop Thomas Becket’s gruesome murder in 1170 and learn the intriguing history behind this captivating church. Marvel at the cathedral’s spectacular stained-glass windows, many of which have survived from the late 12th and early 13th centuries.

A warm welcome awaits you at the Christmas Market where you’ll find 70 Christmas themed huts plus 2 craft and produce areas. Discover a fantastic selection of Christmas gifts plus mouth-watering local and international food and drink options. There’s also a Santa’s Grotto, children’s arts and crafts activities as well as live music and performances.

Winchester Cathedral and Christmas Market

Winchester Cathedral has been a living place of worship and welcome for over 900 years. When you visit, you’ll discover one of the finest medieval cathedrals in Europe, with a captivating history and magnificent architecture.

Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market is renowned for its bustling atmosphere, stunning location and handpicked high-quality exhibitors, which attracts visitors from around the world each year who come to shop at the pretty wooden chalets, situated within the historic grounds.

The wooden chalets are inspired by traditional German Christmas Markets, and combined with the festive lighting, the sound of Christmas carols and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air, visitors will be transported into a festive setting to purchase their Christmas gifts and take in the atmosphere.

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market

The largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany or Austria Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market offers a large range of traditional good and gifts and a selection of tempting food and drink. Pretzels, schnitzels, bratwursts, and roasted almonds will tempt your tastebuds, all of which can be washed down with gluhwein, weissbeer (wheat beer), or tasty hot chocolate.

A great place to meet up with family and friends and enjoy the live music programme on Victoria Square. And whilst you’re here why not pick up some presents for your family and friends with everything from handcrafted wooden decorations and delicate glass baubles to in the form of the ever-favourite crystal lamps, Sounds of Nature, hand-crafted leatherwork, toys, jewellery and much more besides! The big wheel and ice rink are also a good idea.