Oxford Number 1 Christmas Markets

OXFORD, U.K. - Nov. 26, 2016 - PRLog -- Enter the Christmas Spirit

Along the wide, ancient street you'll find little huts with their owners selling their Christmas themed wares; there's handicraft specialists with items not available in local shops, festive food and drink provided by local caterers and as if that were not enough hearts will be warmed by a variety of Christmas themed performances by bands, choirs and groups such as the Kidlington Concert Brass Band (always a favourite) on Sunday 18th December from 11-2pm, Nostos, the Oxford Greek choir singing carols from various regions of Greece on the 17th December at 4pm and other musical events running from the 9th December.

More detailed information can be found here: http://www.oxfordchristmasmarket.co.uk/

Elsewhere in Oxfordshire

While the city of Oxford might have the main event, there are several other Christmas Markets taking place around Oxfordshire this year. While these events might be smaller they are no less important and valued by their vendors and visitors. Here's a roundup of some of them:

Christmas Markets
Winter in Oxfordshire is a wonderful time, crisp, clear air, maybe a touch of snow on the ground, a great time to visit one of the great Christmas markets across the county. If you are looking out for Christmas presents that are a little out of the ordinary, with that touch of 'specialness' and caring; if you look forward to the smells of cinnamon and hot wine or the smell of fresh cut Christmas trees then Oxfordshire's markets are waiting for you.

Here's a short list of the best of the county's Christmas markets waiting to welcome you this year.

Broad Street's Christmas Market

In the centre of historic Oxford, you'll find a wonderful living Christmas Wonderland. The fairy-tale atmosphere is found only at a good Christmas Market such as the one held since 2009. This year the Christmas Market runs from 8th-18th of December with opening hours as follows:

THURSDAY-SATURDAY: 10am – 8pm

SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY: 10am – 7pm

SUNDAY, 18th DEC: 10am – 6pm

Enter the Christmas Spirit

Along the wide, ancient street you'll find little huts with their owners selling their Christmas themed wares; there's handicraft specialists with items not available in local shops, festive food and drink provided by local caterers and as if that were not enough hearts will be warmed by a variety of Christmas themed performances by bands, choirs and groups such as the Kidlington Concert Brass Band (always a favourite) on Sunday 18th December from 11-2pm, Nostos, the Oxford Greek choir singing carols from various regions of Greece on the 17th December at 4pm and other musical events running from the 9th December.

The littlest market visitors can fight the cold weather on a vintage merry go round near the Christmas Tree but they will for sure be entranced by the handmade Christmas Stars on display and for sale on the Christmas Stars stall. Kids and parents will adore the Christmas decorations sold at Georg's Winterzauber stall with their range of glass baubles and hand painted Christmas decorations.

For those special Christmas gifts, there's almost 60 stalls to visit, check out and find that 'special something' for all your special people. As well as the glass baubles and decorations you will find wonderful local cheeses to share around the Christmas dinner table, handmade glass jewellery that'll be a great treat for mum, or your oldest daughter. Highly recommend is the display of photographs from wildlife photographer Drew Burnett, where you are guaranteed to find some new image of natural wildlife to place on your lounge wall.

Oxford always puts on a good show with something for everyone and well worth a special trip into town and maybe even an overnight stay – a last minute treat before Christmas?

More detailed information can be found here: http://www.oxfordchristmasmarket.co.uk/

Elsewhere in Oxfordshire

While the city of Oxford might have the main event, there are several other Christmas Markets taking place around Oxfordshire this year. While these events might be smaller they are no less important and valued by their vendors and visitors. Here's a roundup of some of them:

Combe Mill:

Blenheim Palace Sawmills

Long Hanborough

Woodstock

This event takes place on 10th December 2016. There's going to be craft stalls for those late Christmas gifts and plenty of opportunities to enjoy roast chestnuts, mince pies and mulled wine. As a special opportunity, the blacksmith's forge will be open and you can make your very own fire poker (perhaps with the blacksmith's help!) More information can be found here: http://www.combemill.org/

Bicester Christmas Craft & Foodie Market:

Bicester High Street

Bicester

Taking place on the main pedestrianised high street on 10th December 2016 is a bustling Christmas themed craft and specialist food market, ideal to lay in some Christmas dinner table treats!

Bicester's Big Lunch Christmas Markets:

Bicester Avenue Garden Centre

Oxford Road

Bicester

This event popular event takes place over 4 weekends from late November and is open between 10:30 to 4pm each Saturday and Sunday:

Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th November

Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th December

Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th December

Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th December

Organised by The Big Lunch a community initiative designed to get lots of people, throughout the United Kingdom to share a neighbourly lunch. This Christmas Market springs from the sense of community inspired by Grassroots Bicester.

There will be all sorts of festive activities and performances going on throughout the market times so a great opportunity to get your merry festive mood installed before the Christmas holidays!

More information can be found here:

http://www.bicestersbiglunch.org.uk/christmas-markets/

These markets, both large and small, will welcome you and your family with open arms. If you are new to Christmas markets you have a great experience ahead of you. If you have visited them before, either in the UK or in Europe then you will not be disappointed with what Oxford offers you and your family this Christmas!

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