As the weather changes and the feel for Christmas is just around the corner, I’ve been trying to come up with new and more exciting ways to get those much needed special gifts. Christmas markets make a change from the hustle and bustle of high streets shopping. I’ve researched small Christmas markets taking place in and around Salisbury, it always adds to that Christmas feeling to experience (something special leading up to the magical event). Salisbury and its surrounding areas often have traditional Christmas markets to enjoy. And I strongly recommend them.
I have provided you with web addresses or general information to follow after a short paragraph about the markets you could experience this year.
Bournemouth Christmas market
Set in the heart of Bournemouth town square from the 18th November 2011 lasting until the 3rd January 2012. This German inspired market will give you a chance to enjoy the many stalls selling festive items or just appreciate the atmosphere whilst listening to the Christmas music, why not treat yourself to a glass of mulled wine with friends in the German Alpine Bar.
www.bournmouth.co.uk this site also provides an number of other events/activities throughout the year.
Winchester Christmas market
Thursday 24 November - Wednesday 21 December 2011; Enjoy the beautiful sparkling Christmas lights coating Winchesters medieval high street with. Experience ice skating as a real ice rink will be set up as the back drop of the cities cathedral provides you with a magnificent view. A German inspired market provides 90 decorated chalets selling unique Christmas gifts and decorations.
http://www.christmasinwinchester.co.uk
Bath Christmas market
24th November 2011- December 2011; Running for 18 days bath will be transformed into an attractive German influenced Christmas market. The market is located in the beautiful area between Bath Abbey the main shopping district of bath provideing 129 traditional wooden chalets with beautiful individual items, perfect for your Christmas shop. A simple train ride from Salisbury bath is recommended as a nice long day out……maybe even head to baths roman spa to relax after a couple of hours shopping!!
http://www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk
http://www.thermaebathspa.com
A Victorian Festival of Christmas
Friday 25th –Sunday November 2011; Open from 10am-6pm this Victorian style Christmas festival puts a twist on the family Christmas shopping trip, set in the historic dock yards of Portsmouth harbour experience Fagin’s tavern, Santa’s grotto and snow street return for another year of entertainment. Tickets are available now so why not take a short walk from Byways via Salisbury city centre and enjoy a day trip to this original event.
http://www.christmasfestival.co.uk
http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk