York’s Christmas Market has been rated among the best in the UK by travel experts, ahead of Chatsworth House, Birmingham, Belfast and Nottingham.
The UK makes up 28 per cent of the world’s top Christmas market rankings according to new research by Planet Cruise.
The research has also released a list of the best Christmas markets in the UK for 2023.
Now that we’re well into the holiday season, families and friends will look forward to attending some of the most elaborate Christmas markets this country has to offer.
With mulled wine, local artisan stalls, twinkling lights and the scent of seasonal spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, there’s something for everyone.
There’s plenty to choose from, so to make the choice easier, the travel company has listed the best Christmas markets in the UK based on these factors: number of stalls, dates open, TripAdvisor ratings, TripAdvisor reviews, Google search volume, and Instagram. Hashtag data.
Experts have analyzed the factors to reveal their UK and global rankings.
Best Christmas Markets in the UK – York’s Christmas Market is ranked 4th
1- Christmas Market at Blenheim Palace
City: Woodstock
Global ranking: 6
TripAdvisor rating score: 4.5
Number of kiosks: 75
Open days: 44
2- Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
City: London
Global ranking: 7
TripAdvisor rating score: 3.5
Number of kiosks: 40
Open days: 44
3- Christmas Market in Princes Street Gardens
City: Edinburgh
Global ranking: 11
TripAdvisor rating score: 4.5
Number of kiosks: 70
Open days: 60
4- York Christmas Market
City: York
Global ranking: 13
TripAdvisor rating score: 4.5
Number of kiosks: 75
Open days: 36
5- Chatsworth House Christmas Market
City: Bakewell
Global ranking: 16
TripAdvisor rating score: 4.5
Number of kiosks: 100
Open days: 22
6- Christmas Market in Leicester Square
City: London
World ranking: 18
TripAdvisor rating score: 4
Number of kiosks: 45
Open days: 56
7- Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
City: Winchester
Global ranking: 30
TripAdvisor rating score: 4.5
Number of kiosks: 100
Open days: 34
8- Christmas Market in Belfast
City: Belfast
World ranking: 33
TripAdvisor rating score: 4.5
Number of kiosks: 100
Open days: 34
9 – Christmas Market at Waddesdon Manor
City: Waddesdon
Global ranking: 36
TripAdvisor rating score: 4.5
Number of kiosks: 80
Open days: 30
10- Bournemouth Christmas Market
City: Bournemouth
World ranking: 37
TripAdvisor rating score: 4
Number of kiosks: 80
Open days: 54
11- Lincoln Christmas Market
City: Lincoln
Global ranking: 40
TripAdvisor rating score: 3
Number of kiosks: 200
Open days: 54
12- Birmingham Christmas Market
City: Birmingham
Global ranking: 44
TripAdvisor rating score: 3.5
Number of kiosks: 80
Open days: 52
13- Nottingham Christmas Market
City: Nottingham
Global ranking: 46
TripAdvisor rating score: 4
Number of kiosks: 40
Open days: 43
14- Gloucester Christmas Market
City: Gloucester
Global ranking: 48
TripAdvisor rating score: 4.5
Number of kiosks: 70
Open days: 13
