An afternoon at Winchester Christmas Market

With December’s salary quickly plundered, a mini break to a German Christmas market soon gets relegated to the one day wish list.  But this year why not swap Wuerzburg for Winchester Christmas market which attracts a staggering 350,000 visitors every year.  Nestled below the impressive façade of Winchester Cathedral, the market is a treasure trove of quirky artisan wares where you can warm your cockles on gluhwein, bratwurst and stollen.

wooden chalets during an afternoon at Winchester Christmas Market

Office Breaks Winchester Christmas Market

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Day trip to Bath Christmas market

Offering over one hundred and eighty stalls nestled against the spectacular backdrop of Bath Abbey, Bath Christmas market offers a huge range of locally-crafted items as well as indulgent regional delicacies and West Country tipples to mellow even the most hardened office humbug.

Bath Christmas market stalls at night

Office Breaks Bath Christmas market

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