Beverley Festival of Christmas 2021
The hugely popular Beverley Festival of Christmas, in East Yorkshire, has grown from a small market to one of the largest festive celebrations…
Antwerp Christmas Market 2021, Belgium
The medieval city of Antwerp makes for a stunning background to its famous Christmas market. Expanded now into several of the city’s prime historical locations…
Brussels Christmas Market 2021
The Brussels Christmas Market is no doubt one of the best in Europe for food and atmosphere. Winter Wonders – as the market is dubbed – runs over two kilometres…
Brno Christmas Market 2021, Czech Republic
Just like Christmas is not just about the Vienna Christmas Market, the Czech Republic is not all about Prague, especially at Christmas time. The Brno Christmas Market takes place in…
Dresden Christmas Market 2021: Striezelmarkt
This year, once more the Dresden Christmas Market, or Striezelmarkt, will take over the Saxon Baroque city for the 587th time. Originating in 1434, Striezelmarkt is one of the oldest…
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2021
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland will open its doors for the festive season on 19 November, offering an array of yuletide delights for the whole family. Entry to Hyde Park Winter…
Winchester Christmas Market 2021
A highlight of the festive season, Winchester Christmas Market opens on 17 November. Since 2006 the market has been recognised as one of the leading Christmas Festivals…
Salzburg Christmas Market 2021
If you are planning to take a trip to a Christmas market this year, you could do far worse than travelling to Austria’s world-heritage city Salzburg, home of Mozart. Currently,…
Vienna Christmas Market 2021
It’s the season to be merry, but one Christmas Market stands out from the crowd – well it is the original one after all. Not that the Vienna Christmas Market…
Christmas Markets in Europe and the UK
From the original December market to the city that created stollen, the source of mulled wine and the first Christmas tree, let Travel Begins at 40 guide you through some…
Vilnius Christmas Tree Dazzles the City
Visitors to the Lithuanian capital over the festive period should ensure they take in the spectacular Vilnius Christmas tree next to the Ducal Palace in the centre of the city. …
5 Alternative Christmas Markets in Europe
Europe is set to transform into a winter wonderland over the next month, as cities across the continent are taken over by Christmas markets, bright lights, and festive cheer. a&o…
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