Best Christmas markets you've been to? (local-ish)

[Joe-b-1 10]

Come to Chesterfield our market is fantastic.

 

But tiny. walked along all of it in about 5 mins last year and not a deal to get excited about, not many people there either.

Lincoln (crowded - needs to open more days), Manchester, Nottingham and a little further afield Birmingham are all good Christmas markets.

Edited October 14, 2015 by Joe-b-1

[Daven 10]

Manchester is good and not too far on the train.

Well worth a visit.

Sheffield has nothing in comparison.

Edited October 14, 2015 by Daven

[Chavtyke 10]

Lincoln probably is the best but if you can navigate and combine a trip in the City it can be good. There is also Durham a bit further too - but I think Lincoln is the Daddy! On the few occasions I've been to Manchester it was too far spread out to even contemplate enjoying!

[Daven 10]

Lincoln is chaotic and not for the fainthearted.

You get swept along with the crowd and don't stand a chance if you want to stop at a stall and look at something. I would be amazed if anyone actually has the time to buy anything tbh.

Manchester is far more civilised and leisurely. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit last year and is not much of a jaunt on the train. Friendly folk, good food and interesting stalls.

[999tigger 10]

I'd do Lincoln, just go on a quieter day or time.

 

Please lets not have a thread on the Sheffield one, we all know how underwhelming it is.

Edited October 14, 2015 by 999tigger

[nikki-red 307]

I agree with Daven about Lincoln Market. They introduced a one way system and you just get swept along with the crowds.

Also, the last time I looked the trains werent great, youre really limited if you want a direct one.

 

Its a shame because it is a lovely market.

[bertyboop 10]

Been to Lincoln and York, in my opinion York was a bit small and quiet. Lincoln was amazing though. Taking my little one this year

[Onthetyne 10]

They are all over priced