UK Christmas Market's

In the months of November and December people are filled with festive cheer with all of the excitement that Christmas brings. It is also a time in which the shops are packed with people buying Christmas presents. In this modern age presents are now consisting of Mobile Phones, Games Consoles and iPods. However, if you are looking for unique gifts this year locations all across the UK are host to some of the most spectacular Christmas markets. Areas such as Devon, Cornwall, the Lake District and Scotland are home to some great Christmas Markets.

Devon is a spectacular location to visit at Christmas with some amazing markets. The Christmas Farmers' Market at the BIG Sheep in Bideford is being held on the 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd December 2012. At this market you will stumble upon excellent local produce, unique gifts, Christmas trees, wreaths, and a winter wonderland with an outdoor ice skating rink and toboggan ride. You will be able to find spectacular produce for your Christmas dinner including free range turkeys, organic meats, sprouts, cheeses, cakes, puddings, biscuits, fudge, chocolate, bread, and fish. If you are looking for a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, this is the place to get it.

Cornwall is another great location to visit for Christmas markets. A great market to go to is The Christmas Market in North Quay, Padstow which is held 7th, 8th, 9th December 2012. At this market there are many arts and crafts stalls with various gifts including wooden toys, wood turning, decorations, jewellery, aromatherapy, candles and children’s clothes. there also food stalls filled with tempting goodies including handmade chocolates to chutneys and preserves and mulled apple juice to paella all from Cornish producers. This a market not to be missed!

Discover Carlisle at Christmas time with The Christmas International Market at Carlisle City Centre. Discover gifts and food from all over Europe and beyond with a large variety of stalls and products from Thailand, India, South Africa, France, Germany, Spain and many more. This is an excellent day out for the whole family with a bar where you can sit and enjoy a warming drink and the ability to browse stalls for a unique gift. You are also have a diverse range of foods at your fingertips which you can ask to try before you buy. A unique and interesting experience for everyone to enjoy.

If you are looking for something even further afield then why not try Edinburgh’s Traditional German Christmas Market at The Mound Precinct. This event is held from 29 November 2012 to 24 December 2012. You can find a variety of gifts from classic to contemporary as well as a selection of German food and drink. The food you will find includes sausages, fried potato cakes, crepes, German beer, and Glühwein (a special brew of mulled of wine and herbs). This a great opportunity for you to find special gifts and try new food.

So why not get into the festive spirit by visiting one of these destinations and discovering the magic of Christmas Markets.