Has Cambridge got a Christmas market?

Yes, Cambridge has a major Christmas event called "Christmas in Cambridge" on Parker's Piece, featuring a Christmas market with chalets, food, drinks, an ice rink, a big wheel, and a Christmas tree maze, running from mid-November to New Year's Eve. Additionally, the local Mill Road Winter Fair offers community crafts and music earlier in December, and other festive pop-ups occur around the city.

Does Cambridge have an Xmas market?

A WHOLE HOST OF FESTIVE FUN…

From local produce to seasonal classics, you'll find gifts and treats in our Cambridge Christmas Market area. Open 7 days a week until Christmas Eve.

Is Cambridge Xmas market good?

Cambridge Christmas Market reviews are mixed, with many loving the festive atmosphere, food (especially Yorkshire pudding wraps), ice skating, and rides at the main Parker's Piece event, but others find it expensive, with some stalls selling overpriced generic goods rather than unique crafts, and some feeling it lacks the traditional charm of larger European markets. It's seen as great for family fun and festive treats but potentially disappointing if seeking authentic, budget-friendly artisanal goods.
 

Where is the Cambridge Christmas market in 2025?

Cambridge's main Christmas market for 2025, "Christmas in Cambridge," will be held at Parker's Piece (CB1 1NA) from mid-November to December 31, featuring festive activities, markets, an ice rink, and a Christmas Tree Maze, while smaller artisan markets like the Local Makers Market will be at Downing Place on November 29th.
 

Is Cambridge Winter Wonderland free entry?

✨ Entry is free — book your ice skating, maze tickets and tables now at www.christmasincambridge.co.uk. 🎅 Don't miss Cambridge's most magical winter days and nights under the lights. 📍 Parker's Piece, Cambridge.

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What is the easiest Christmas market to get to from the UK?

Brussels Christmas market

Voted one of the best Christmas markets in Europe, Brussels' Winter Wonders is the perfect choice for a festive family getaway or a weekend shopping trip — and it's just 1 hour 53 minutes from London by Eurostar.

Are there rough areas in Cambridge?

Cambridge's most dangerous areas in 2024 were: King's Hedges: 183 crimes per 1,000 people. Trumpington: 155 crimes per 1,000 people. Abbey: 151 crimes per 1,000 people.

Where is the market in Cambridge?

Market Hill (aka the Market Square) is the location of the marketplace in central Cambridge, England. Operating as a marketplace since Saxon times, a daily outdoor market with stalls continues to run there. Market stalls in the Market Square, with Great St Mary's, the Cambridge University Church, in the background.

What is Cambridge like at Christmas?

From glittering Christmas lights and ice skating on Parkers Piece to festive markets and shows, Cambridge is a Christmas wonderland. A perfect excuse to visit one of the oldest university cities in the world.

What time is Cambridge Christmas market open until?

christmasincambridge.co.uk/the-christmas-market Retail stalls open until 8pm and food stalls remain open until 10pm daily 🙌 Christmas in Cambridge is at Parker's Piece.

What is the best day to go to the Cambridge market?

🌟 Saturday is the best day to explore Cambridge Market ! With most of our amazing traders in, the square is packed with food, crafts, fashion, art, and more.

Is there Winter Wonderland in Cambridge?

Yes, Cambridge has a large seasonal event called "Christmas in Cambridge" at Parker's Piece, which transforms the area into a Winter Wonderland with an ice rink, market, big wheel, festive food, and themed lodges, running from mid-November through December and into early January. While not officially called "Winter Wonderland" (that's the famous London event), it offers a very similar festive experience with Christmas markets, skating, and winter fun. 

What is the number one Christmas market in the UK?

Taking the top spot is Edinburgh's world-famous Christmas Market, which has gathered more than 58,100 hashtags under #edinburghchristmasmarket. It's closely followed by London's Winter Wonderland with 46,500 tags. To make it even more special, Edinburgh's market sits right next to the city's spectacular castle.

What is the #1 best Christmas town?

Solvang has been named the #1 Best Christmas Town in the U.S. in the 2025 TZR (The Zoe Report) Jet-Set Readers' Choice Awards, earning the top spot among festive destinations nationwide. Solvang has been named the #1 Best Christmas To...

What is the least Christmassy town in the UK?

Crowned the least Christmassy town in the UK was… Luton. The city scored the lowest on the festive spirit score, making it home to the Grinchiest of souls in the country. Second place went to Bradford, followed by Southampton in third.

What is the largest one day Christmas market in the UK?

The UK's largest one-day Christmas market is widely considered to be the Beverley Festival of Christmas in East Yorkshire, which transforms the historic town centre with over 120 Victorian-themed stalls, entertainment, Santa, and reindeer, attracting thousands of visitors for a free, festive event.
 

Which city is best to visit at Christmas in the UK?

The most Christmassy towns and cities in the UK:

• York.
• Keswick.
• Buxton.
• London.
• Arundel.
• Haworth.
• Glasgow.
• Edinburgh.

What are Cambridge's hidden gems?

Grantchester Village

Located a short distance from the center of Cambridge, this historic and picturesque village features a magnificent medieval church, quaint thatched cottages and a pool where Lord Byron used to swim…