We found this great article at the Daily Telegraph

It has helpful information rating the best Christmas markets to visit in the UK:

Belfast Christmas Continental Market

When: ends December 20

Belfast’s City Hall gardens are turned into a village setting for the Christmas market. Visitors can wander its stalls sampling festive treats from Belgian chocolates and French tarts to various cheeses and German sausages.

More information: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/

Manchester Christmas markets

When: ends December 23

Manchester hosts several markets throughout the city, from a German-style market at St Ann’s Square and French-themed stalls at King Street to arts and crafts at Exchange Street and a world Christmas market at Brazennose Street, selling an international selection of jewellery, leather goods and specialty foods.

More information: www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500241/christmas_markets

Cirencester Christmas Market

When: ends December 16

This quaint Cotswolds town is full of Christmas activities and events, from skating in the Abbey Grounds of the…