Birmingham’s Christmas market has been named among the best in the UK in a list by The Independent.

If you’re looking for some inspiration for where to go this year, the newspaper might be able to help. Introducing the list, it said: “From London's big and boozy mulled wine hotspots to York's cobbled, cosy offerings, there’s a cinnamon-scented fair for merriment setting up in most corners of the UK.

“Markets tend to kick off in November (with some starting as early as the first of the month) and continue through December until the big day itself.

“To help navigate the mass of markets, here are the cathedrals, palaces and historic city centres with stalls set to slay this Christmas.”

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Frankfurt Christmas Market located in Birmingham’s city centre is the place to be this winter, according to the list.

Why Birmingham’s Christmas market is among the best in the UK

The Independent said: “The biggest German market outside Germany and Austria, Birmingham’s festive fixture is the place for bratwurst, stollen and gluhwein.

“Stalls on Victoria Square and along New Street sell handcrafted wooden decorations, glass baubles and crystal lamps to tick gifts from your Christmas shopping list as live music falalalalalas from the bandstand.”

The Christmas market has already opened and will be available to visit until Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

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This year, visitors can expect to find plenty of food and gifts on the market stalls including bratwursts, pretzels, hot chocolate, baubles, handmade decorations and more, according to the market’s website.

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Best Christmas markets in the UK

The Independent highlighted a few Christmas markets in its list, these include:

  • Bath Christmas Market, Bath
  • Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham
  • Cardiff Christmas Market, Cardiff
  • Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market, Winchester
  • Edinburgh Christmas Market, Edinburgh
  • York Christmas Market, York

  • Belfast Christmas Market, Belfast
  • Canterbury Christmas Market, Canterbury
  • Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
  • Spitalfields Christmas Market, London
  • Holkham Hall, Norfolk
  • Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market, Exeter

You can find out more about each of the Christmas markets via The Independent’s website.