Christmas markets

Musty Pie · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:00

Good evening all! Currently trying to find some good christmas markets that i can take my misses to between the 16th and 22nd of december.

We are based in Hertfordshire but willing to travel if its worth it.

So fellow festives, where do you go?

Thanks in advance!

Hohoho!

Maccy · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:01

Head into London, without a doubt!

Musty Pie · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:03

We do go to london most years maccy, sorry forgot to mention. Also went to knebworth which was ok but not great.

Nitefly · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:03

Bath is surely the winner, has a great market.

Musty Pie · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:05

Nitefly said:
Bath is surely the winner, has a great market.

Might be worth a trip, what sets it out from the rest?

Glaucus · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:06

Nitefly said:
Bath is surely the winner, has a great market.

Good shout, 24th November - 11th December 2011

http://www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk/
Any idea where best place to park up would be (motorbike)

4p · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:07

Manchester :cool:

Going friday

Musty Pie · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:09

Thorpy said:
Manchester

Going friday

Never been to manchester before..... bath seems a good shout will check it out after work.

Gotta love the christmas markets

Admiral Huddy · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:09

Thorpy said:
Manchester

Going friday

Doesn't the Manchester market have a German/Baverian Christmas theme each year?

Nitefly · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:09

Musty Pie said:
Might be worth a trip, what sets it out from the rest?

It's just a very pleasant town and the market is good - all sorts of knick-knacks and jewellery on sale. Plenty of stores selling yummy mince pies and mulled wine etc. Lots of pubs / places to eat etc. Also the church is in the middle of it so you can go in for a carol service. It's just... nice

Glaucus said:
Any idea where best place to park up would be (motorbike)

Not a clue sadly, although if you are still Bristol based the train is probably the best bet.

Lopéz · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:13

Manchester is nice and Birmingham is apparently good too.

Beerbaron · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:13

Musty Pie said:
Also went to knebworth which was ok but not great.

Knebworth is a small village, not sure what you expected to see there

J1234 · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:13

I'm going to the Hyde Park one in a couple of weeks.

Musty Pie · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:14

Nitefly said:
snip.

Sounds right up our street thanks!

Gotta love a good mince pie etc

Musty Pie · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:15

Beerbaron said:
Knebworth is a small village, not sure what you expected to see there

Its a small place yes, however its close so was only a short drive

4p · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:16

Admiral Huddy said:
Doesn't the Manchester market have a German/Baverian Christmas theme each year?

Aye mate we call them the German markets..

Lovely beer, hot wine with honey and hogroasts

allsorts of cheeses and weird foods.

Stumble Bum · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:21

Birmingham have the best one

Xordium · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:21

Birmingham German market is great - it's the only time in the year I actually go into Birmingham (only time worth going in tbh).

Musty Pie · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:22

Thorpy said:
Aye mate we call them the German markets..

Lovely beer, hot wine with honey and hogroasts allsorts of cheeses and weird foods.

Sounds awesome! I think we might try a few as we will have the time off work!

Ampeg · 22 Nov 2011 at 20:23

Xordium said:
Birmingham German market is great - it's the only time in the year I actually go into Birmingham (only time worth going in tbh).

Theres very little worth coming to Birmingham for but the German market is great and apparently it's much bigger this year as well. Make sure you find the stall doing fresh garlic bread though, it's one of the best things Ive ever tasted.