Festive Shopping
Explore the magic of Christmas Markets this festive season. With the twinkling lights, brass bands performing traditional carols, beautifully crafted handmade gifts and deliciously tempting food stalls there's no better way to get you into the Christmas spirit!
Leave the stress of driving behind and get straight into the heart of the festivities by train. Don't worry about parking, take the train instead and enjoy a relaxing journey through picturesque countryside and treat yourself to a glass (or two!) of your favourite festive tipple. So what are you waiting for? Get planning...
Scotland
Edinburgh Christmas - 17 November to 6 January 2018
Take any of the following scenic lines:
Borders Railway
East Lothian
George Square Christmas Market, Glasgow - 25 November to 29 December
Take any of the following scenic lines:
West Highland
Highland
Find out more: www.glasgowloveschristmas.com
Wales & Borders
Swansea Christmas Market - 17 November to 21 December
Take the following scenic line:
Heart of Wales
Find out more: www.enjoyswanseabay.com/christmas-market
Shrewsbury Christmas Market - 9 & 10 December
Take any of the following scenic lines:
Chester to Shrewsbury
Cambrian Line
Heart of Wales
Find out more: www.shresburychristmas.co.uk
North West
Manchester Christmas Market - 10 November to 20 December
Take any of the following scenic lines:
Mid Cheshire Line
Crewe to Manchester
Hope Valley Line
Find out more: www.manchester.gov.uk/christmas_markets
Chester Christmas Market - 16 November to 20 December
Take any of the following scenic lines:
Mid Cheshire Line
Chester to Shrewsbury
For more info: www.visitchester.com/christmas
Carlisle Christmas Market - 23 November to 3 December
Take any of the following scenic lines:
Tyne Valley
Cumbrian Coast Line
Settle to Carlisle Line
Find out more: www.discovercarlisle.co.uk/christmas
Yorkshire & North East
Christkindelmarkt, Leeds - 10 November to 24 December
Take the following scenic line:
Bentham Line
Find out more: www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk/germanchristmasmarket
Whitby Christmas Festival - 17 to 19 November
Take the following scenic line:
Esk Valley Line
Find out more: www.whitbytowncouncil.gov.uk/christmas-festival
Sheffield Christmas Market - 15 November to 24 December
Take any of the following scenic lines:
Penistone Line
Hope Valley Line
Find out more: www.sheffieldchristmasmarkets.co.uk
East
Ipswich Christmas Market - 8 to 10 December
Take either of the East Suffolk scenic lines:
Lowestoft to Ipswich
Felixstowe to Ipswich
Find out more: Ipswich Christmas Market
South West
Plymouth Christmas Market - 30 November to 21 December
Take the following scenic line:
Tamar Valley Line
Find out more: www.visitplymouth.co.uk/christmas
Salisbury Christmas Market - 23 November to 22 December
Take the following scenic line:
TransWilts Line
Find out more: www.salisburychristmasmarket.co.uk
Midlands
Derby Christmas Market - 17 November to 5 December
Take any of the following scenic lines:
Derwent Valley Line
North Staffordshire Line
Poacher Line
Find out more: www.visitderby.co.uk/christmas-market
South East
Oxford Market - 7 to 17 December
Take the following scenic line:
Cotswold Line
Find out more: www.oxfordchristmasmarket.co.uk
Brighton Market - 17 November to 22 December
Take the following scenic line:
Brighton to Seaford Line
Find out more: www.brightonchristmasmarket.com
*Dates were correct at time of publishing. Please double check with the organisers before travelling.*
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