Christmas markets
Christmas market breaks in Europe 2026
These are the European Christmas markets within reach of the UK, each with its distance from the nearest UK city, 2026 dates where confirmed and a link to our full guide.
1. Belgium · Bruges
Wintergloed Brugge
about 150 km from Canterbury
Christmas market · ✨ Date night 🧒 With kids
- 2026
- 20 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
2. France · Strasbourg
Christkindelsmärik de Strasbourg
about 651 km from London
Christmas market · ✨ Date night 🎉 With friends 🧒 With kids
- Last season
- 26 Nov – 24 Dec 2025
- 4.4 ★ · 694
3. France · Colmar
Marchés de Noël de Colmar
about 660 km from London
Christmas market · ✨ Date night 🎉 With friends 🧒 With kids
- 2026
- 23 Nov – 29 Dec 2026
- 4.6 ★ · 228
4. Czechia · Prague
Vánoční trhy na Staroměstském náměstí
about 1035 km from London
Christmas market · ✨ Date night 🎉 With friends 🧒 With kids
- 2026
- 28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
5. Austria · Vienna
Wiener Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz
about 1236 km from London
Christmas market · 🧒 With kids 🎉 With friends ✨ Date night
- 2026
- 13 Nov – 26 Dec 2026
- 4.4 ★ · 284
6. Poland · Krakow
Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy w Krakowie
about 1417 km from London
Christmas market · ✨ Date night 🎉 With friends
- 2026
- 27 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
7. Hungary · Budapest
Advent Bazilika
about 1452 km from London
Christmas market · 🧒 With kids ✨ Date night
- 2026
- 13 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
8. France · Gravelines
Marché de Noël Gravelines
about 80 km from Canterbury
Christmas market · 🧒 With kids 🎉 With friends ✨ Date night
- Last season
- 6 Dec – 28 Dec 2025
- 4.5 ★ · 270
9. France · Dunkerque
Marché de Noël de Dunkerque
about 95 km from Canterbury
Christmas market · 🧒 With kids 🎉 With friends
- Last season
- 29 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
10. Ireland · Dublin
TwinkleTown — Smithfield Christmas Market
about 124 km from Hillsborough
Christmas village · 🧒 With kids 🎉 With friends
- 2026
- 20 Nov – 31 Dec 2026
11. Ireland · Dublin
Dublin Loves Christmas at the RDS
about 127 km from Hillsborough
Christmas village · 🎉 With friends 🧒 With kids
- Last season
- 15 Nov – 23 Dec 2025
12. Belgium · Oostende
Kerstmarkt Oostende
about 128 km from Canterbury
Christmas market · 🧒 With kids ✨ Date night
- Last season
- 28 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
13. Belgium · Ieper
Winter in Ieper — kerstmarkt
about 135 km from Canterbury
Christmas market · 🎉 With friends ✨ Date night
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed
14. France · Lille
Village de Noël de Lille
about 156 km from Canterbury
Christmas village · 🎉 With friends 🧒 With kids
- 2026
- 18 Nov – 30 Dec 2026
- 3.7 ★ · 581
15. Belgium · Oedelem
Kerstmarkt Oedelem
about 158 km from Canterbury
Weekend Christmas market · 🎉 With friends ✨ Date night
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed