German-Style Christmas Markets in the UK 2026
7 German-style Christmas markets in the UK, all with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market, on Thursday 5 November.
Markets that their organisers describe as German, Bavarian or Alpine in style. Birmingham's is run by a market operator from Frankfurt; Norwich's is a Christkindl market of wooden chalets.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market, on Thursday 5 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham, West Midlands | 5 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Bournemouth Christmas Market Bournemouth, South West | 12 Nov to 31 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Southampton Christmas Market Southampton, South East | 12 Nov to 27 Dec 2026 | Closed on Fri 25 Dec | Free |
| Leeds Christmas Markets Leeds, Yorkshire | 19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Christmas in City Square Dundee, Scotland | 27 Nov to 31 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Rochester Christmas Market Rochester, South East | 27 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Christkindl Market Norwich Norwich, East of England | 11 to 20 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
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Questions
When do German-style Christmas markets start in 2026?
The first in this guide is Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham, which opens on Thursday 5 November 2026. The last to close is Bournemouth Christmas Market, on Thursday 31 December 2026.
Do German-style Christmas markets charge for entry?
Of the 7 listed here, 1 need a ticket or paid entry and 5 are free to walk into, going by their organisers' pages; the rest have not said. Each market's page gives the price where it has been published.
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