Top 5 UK Christmas Markets to Visit This Festive Season
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
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Birmingham Christmas Market slammed as overcrowded 'rip-off'
Birmingham's famed Frankfurt Christmas Market faces a crisis of reputation. Once a festive highlight, visitors now report overcrowding, anti-social behaviour, and soaring prices. Discover why locals are staying away.
Iceland's £25 Christmas Dinner Box Review 2025
Iceland's festive dinner box for four returns at £25. Our review reveals its delicious highlights, stress-free cooking, and the one classic item it's missing. Find out if it's worth it.
How to Have a Stress-Free Christmas: 18 Expert Tips
Ditch the festive pressure with writer Ellen Manning's practical guide. From family politics to perfect roasties, learn how to enjoy a calmer, happier Christmas with minimal effort.
Best UK Christmas Markets for Foodies & Families in 2025
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
Newcastle's Christmas Market: UK's Best for Food & Drink
Newcastle's Christmas market, named one of the UK's best, is back with 80% local stalls, heated igloos, and festive boozy hot chocolates. Open until 23 Dec.
Week's Top Culture Picks: Diddy Doc to Panahi Film
Our curated guide to the week's best-reviewed culture, from a damning Sean Combs documentary on Netflix to Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or-winning film. Discover what to watch, read, and listen to.
York Christmas Market: Are £7.50 Hot Chocolates Justified?
A journalist's visit to York's Christmas market reveals ludicrous prices, including a £7.50 hot chocolate disaster. Discover if the festive experience is worth your hard-earned cash.
Foodie's top pick at London's new Christmas market revealed
A TikTok food critic sampled 10 dishes at Tottenham Court Road's festive market. Discover her standout favourite and full reviews of the seasonal offerings.
UK Christmas markets more expensive than European holidays
A new analysis reveals it's now cheaper for Brits to fly to European Christmas markets than visit major UK attractions. Rising domestic costs make Budapest, Warsaw, and Copenhagen more affordable festive escapes.
M&S 2025 Christmas food menu selling out fast
M&S's 2025 Christmas food-to-order menu is here, featuring festive Colin the Caterpillar & wagyu beef pie. Items are selling rapidly, with collection from 22-24 Dec. Order now.
Critics savage Meghan Markle's 'unfathomable' Netflix special
The Duchess of Sussex's festive Netflix episode has been met with scathing reviews from major UK publications, with critics calling it 'mad', 'sad', and 'predictably insipid'. Read the full verdict.
York Christmas Market slammed as UK's worst by visitors
York Christmas Market faces a backlash for severe overcrowding and sky-high prices, with locals warning it's a 'hellscape'. Discover why visitors are calling it the worst in the UK.
Tourists slam Bath Christmas Market as overcrowded and lacking festive spirit
Bath Christmas Market faces backlash over overcrowding and high prices during its 25th year. Visitors complain of being 'packed like sardines' with no festive music. Discover the full story.
US Home Prices to Fall in 22 Major Cities in 2026
A new forecast reveals home prices are set to decline in 22 of America's 100 largest metros next year, led by Florida and California. Explore the data and economic implications.
Tesco's 'Wonky' Christmas Tree Giveaway This Saturday
Tesco is offering hundreds of imperfect Christmas trees for free on 6 December. Embrace festive imperfection and consider a donation to food banks. Get yours while stocks last!
'Most Magical' Hidden London Christmas Market Revealed
A 'hidden' Victorian Christmas market at St Katharine Docks, praised for its storybook charm, is a festive gem running daily until January 6. Discover this London secret.
Post Office: Send Christmas parcels before 8 December
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
Bath's Christmas Market branded a 'hellscape' by locals
Bath's world-famous Christmas market faces backlash as overcrowding and queues spark fury. Locals describe a 'hellscape' that threatens the city's top destination status. Read the full story.
Gen Z Ditches Gravy for Curry Sauce & Mayo at Christmas
A new survey reveals Gen Z is breaking festive food traditions, with over half using mayo and ketchup instead of gravy. Discover the saucy scandal reshaping the British Christmas dinner.
Mum preps Christmas dinner a month early, saves 3 hours
A Hertfordshire mother reveals her 18-year strategy for preparing Christmas dinner weeks in advance, saving time and money. Discover her tips for a stress-free festive kitchen.
Wearable Christmas Jumpers 2025 From £16
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.
Cheapest Christmas Tree Deals at UK Supermarkets
Discover the best value Christmas tree deals at UK supermarkets for 2025. Compare prices at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons to find your perfect tree.
Tenerife's 20C Christmas Market Offers Winter Sun
Discover the unique San Cristobal de La Laguna Christmas Market in Tenerife, running from 10th Dec to New Year's Eve. Enjoy 20C weather, artisan crafts, and local food. Plan your festive getaway now!
Verona's Fairytale Christmas Market: 2 Hours from UK
Discover Verona's enchanting Christmas market with over 200 stalls, festive treats, and horse-drawn carriages. A perfect Italian winter getaway just two hours from the UK.
German Christmas Market with £15 flights from UK
Discover the magical Nuremberg Christmas market, a festive German gem less than two hours from the UK with £15 flights, traditional treats, and family activities.
Cheapest Christmas Market in Europe is in Poland
Discover Poznan, Europe's most affordable Christmas market. With £30 hotels, £2.50 beers, and a 2-hour flight from the UK, it's the perfect budget festive getaway.
Manchester Christmas Markets: £56 for Four Costs
A family's £56 trip to Manchester Christmas Markets reveals the true cost of festive fun. Discover what you get for your money and if it's worth it.
UK's Best Christmas Market is in Edinburgh
Discover why Edinburgh's Christmas Market was named the best in the UK. From boozy mulled wine to stunning lights, find out what makes this festive experience unforgettable.
German Christmas Markets Boost Security After Attacks
Germany's festive markets open with heightened anti-terror measures following deadly 2016 and 2022 attacks. Discover how organisers balance safety with seasonal cheer.
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