Explore 13 of Europe’s best Christmas markets for 2026 – dates, food highlights and travel tips from the UK in one festive guide.
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Festive lights, gifts, mulled wine and mince pies from Bath to Belfast, Edinburgh to Brighton, here are the best Christmas markets in the UK
Explore the best UK Halloween events for 2026, from terrifying haunted houses for thrill-seekers to fun, spooky attractions perfect for families.
A light fruit cake that can be iced the traditional way, simply topped with glazed dried fruit and nuts or just a sprinkling of icing sugar
A dairy-free twist on eggnog inspired by Puerto Rican Coquito. A creamy, coconut Christmas drink for cow’s milk allergy sufferers
A light-hearted look at Christmas pudding’s origins, Stir-Up Sunday customs, Puritan bans, Victorian influences, and why we hide a sixpence in the mix