The weather is turning and the festive season is fast approaching with less than a month to go until the big day.
Christmas markets always make the run-up to Christmas feel extra special, and the UK is home to some of the best in the world.
Refreshing and updating their findings from previous years, the team at Christmas Tree World have revealed the must-visit markets for 2024.
The team looked at factors including the duration of each market, number of Instagram and TikTok posts, annual search volumes, average nightly price of nearby hotels and the proximity to each city’s central train station.
One particular market that topped the list is the longest-running markets in the country, lasting for a total of 54 days.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 Christmas markets in the UK.
10. Newcastle
Number of days – 37
Nightly price of three star hotel – £93
Walking time to main train station – 9
Number of Instagram posts – 2,777
Number of TikTok posts – 161
Google search volume 2023 – 71,770
Google search volume 2024 – 87,680
Percent difference in sarches – 18
Christmas market score out of 10 – 4.05
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9. Glasgow
Number of days – 41
Nightly price of three star hotel – £94
Walking time to main train station – 11
Number of Instagram posts – 5,171
Number of TikTok posts – 318
Google search volume 2023 – 120,420
Google search volume 2024 – 112,570
Percent difference in sarches – minus 7
Christmas market score out of 10 – 4.17
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8. London
Number of days – 45
Nightly price of three star hotel – £316
Walking time to main train station – 47
Number of Instagram posts – 7,146
Number of TikTok posts – 788
Google search volume 2023 – 219,200
Google search volume 2024 – 282,900
Percent difference in sarches – 23
Christmas market score out of 10 – 4.76
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7. Winchester
Number of days – 31
Nightly price of three star hotel – £93
Walking time to main train station – 16
Number of Instagram posts – 10,315
Number of TikTok posts – 203
Google search volume 2023 – 344,900
Google search volume 2024 – 410,800
Percent difference in sarches – 16
Christmas market score out of 10 – 4.88
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6. Bath
Number of days – 18
Nightly price of three star hotel – £165
Walking time to main train station – 15
Number of Instagram posts – 35,034
Number of TikTok posts – 674
Google search volume 2023 – 375,300
Google search volume 2024 – 453,200
Percent difference in sarches – 17
Christmas market score out of 10 – 5.12
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