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7 Small-Town UK Christmas Markets & Lights Switch-ons for 2026

From Cardiff's Victorian market to a full week of Christmas shopping in Wolverhampton, here are 7 short-run UK Christmas markets and lights switch-ons for 2026 — dates, times and what to expect at each.

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Join the Festive Fun at Croxley Green Christmas Market 2026

Be part of the Croxley Green Christmas Market 2026. Apply now to showcase your products or performances at this festive event.

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Manchester Christmas Markets 2026: Full Guide to Every Site

Manchester's Christmas Markets return 6 November - 22 December 2026 across nine sites in the city centre. Here's what's where, plus what to eat at each.

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Leeds Christmas Markets 2026: City Square & Millennium Square Guide

Leeds' City Square market runs 19 November - 23 December 2026, with Millennium Square's Ice Cube open even later, through to New Year's Eve. Here's the full picture.

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Newcastle Christmas Market 2026: Grey Street & Grainger Street Guide

Newcastle's Christmas Market returns 19 November - 23 December 2026 across Grey Street, Grainger Street, Grey's Monument and Nelson Street. Dates, hours and what to expect.

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Kingston Christmas Market 2026: Food & Drink Guide

Kingston Christmas Market returns 12 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 in the historic town centre. Here's what to eat, drink, and when to visit.

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Top UK Food Festivals in July 2026

Explore the UK's top food festivals in July 2026, from major events like Foodies Festival at Tatton Park to free-entry markets and street food nights.

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Pitsea Market Opening Times & Visitor Guide (2026)

Pitsea Market opens Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun at Pitsea Leisure Centre, Basildon. Opening times, what to buy, parking tips, and a direct link to the live Food Marketplace listing.

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Eat Around the World: Your London Food Market Guide to the World Cup 2026

Explore London's vibrant food markets and discover what to eat before each match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A guide to culinary delights from around the world.

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World Cup 2026: Food, Football & London Markets — Your Complete Guide

Your World Cup 2026 companion for UK fans: full group stage schedule in BST, traditional foods from every competing nation, the best pubs near London food markets, and a matchday market calendar. All 104 matches free on BBC and ITV, 11 June to 19 July.

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Food Reviews

Discover Chicken & Spinach Gozleme at Southbank Centre Food Market

Explore the delightful Chicken & Spinach Gozleme from Fiesta Gozleme at Southbank Centre Food Market.

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Buffalo Chicken Tenders at Baltic Market: A Taste of LA Bistroteca

Discover the zesty Buffalo Chicken Tenders from LA Bistroteca at Liverpool's Baltic Market and recreate them at home.

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