Whether you're planning a festive day trip or a winter weekend getaway, driving an EV shouldn’t limit your Christmas market fun. We have chosen some of the best UK Christmas markets for 2025, including our personal favourites, and listed them complete with dates, locations and nearby chargers.

Gloucester Christmas Markets

Location: Gloucester Quays / Historic Docks, GL1 5SF
Dates: Every weekend in the run-up to Christmas, from 8th & 9th November to 20th & 21st December

A beloved local highlight and the closest Christmas market to Lease Electric, Gloucester’s Christmas Market at Gloucester Quays  brings a warm, seasonal buzz to the historic docks. With more than 120 stalls offering artisan crafts, handmade gifts and delicious street-food from across the South West. The market makes the most of its picturesque waterfront setting, pairing festive shopping with local producers, family-friendly entertainment, and even an outdoor ice rink

Nearby Chargers:

• Pod Point – Gloucester Docks Car Park, GL1 2EQ 

• InstaVolt – St Ann Way, GL1 5SF 

• BP Pulse – Llanthony Road, GL1 5LS 
  
  

Cheltenham Promenade Christmas Market

Location: The Promenade, Cheltenham
Dates:

• Gift Market: 20–23 November 2025

• Arts & Crafts Market: 11–23 December 2025

Cheltenham’s Christmas markets bring a relaxed seasonal feel to the town centre, with smart wooden chalets along The Promenade offering gifts, crafts, and winter food and drink. Split between a Gift Market and an Arts & Crafts Market across November and December, it’s an easy, well-located option for picking up presents and browsing local makers whether you're local to Cheltenham, or visiting for the December Races.

Nearby Chargers:

• BP Pulse – Rodney Road Car Park, GL50 1HX

• Pod Point – Cheltenham Regent Arcade, GL50 1JZ 

• Monta / Connected Kerb – Royal Well Road, GL50 3PD 
  
  

Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market

Location: Winchester Cathedral, SO23 9LS
Dates: 21 November – 21 December 2025

Considered one of the UK’s most picturesque Christmas markets, this festive favourite unfolds within the Cathedral’s historic grounds, where rows of artisan chalets, seasonal food stalls, and handcrafted treasures create a truly classic Christmas setting.

Nearby Chargers:

• MER – The Brooks, SO23 8QY

• MER – Friarsgate/Tanner St, SO23 8EE 

• MER – Colebrook St, SO23 9LH 

• MER – Middle Brook St, SO23 8DQ 

Stratford-upon-Avon Victorian Christmas Market

Location: Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BA
Dates: 6–7 & 13–14 December 2025

Stratford-upon-Avon’s Christmas market brings a touch of old-world charm to the festive season, with its traditional wooden stalls lining the historic streets. Visitors can browse artisan gifts, savour seasonal treats and enjoy live entertainment that spills gently into the town’s riverside setting.

Nearby Chargers:

• Shell Recharge – Shipston Road, CV37 7LP 

• EVC – Alveston Manor, CV37 7HP

• EVC – DoubleTree Stratford, CV37 6QQ 

• GeniePoint – Morrisons, CV37 9DA 

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market

Location: Victoria Square & New Street, Birmingham, B3 3DQ
Dates: 31st October – 23rd December 2025

Birmingham’s Christmas market transforms the city centre into a vibrant winter celebration, filled with the lively buzz of music, food, and twinkling lights. Known for its blend of traditional German stalls and local makers, it offers everything from warming bratwurst and handmade decorations to mulled treats and is one of Europe’s biggest German-style markets outside Germany. 

Nearby Chargers:

• ESB Energy – Cornwall St, B3 3BY 

• ESB Energy – Temple Row, B2 5LS

• ESB Energy – Navigation St, B5 4AD 

• Blink – Q-Park Mailbox, B1 1RD

Cardiff Christmas Market

Location: Working Street, Cardiff, CF10 2BY
Dates: 13th November – 22nd December 2025

Cardiff’s Christmas market brings a cosy, creative energy to the heart of the city, with its collection of independent makers, artisan food stalls, and hand-crafted gifts. Set against the backdrop of the bustling city centre, it offers a welcoming mix of Welsh craftsmanship, seasonal flavours, and cheerful street entertainment.

Nearby Chargers:

• Connected Kerb – Castle Mews Car Park, CF10 3EW 

• Osprey – Park Place, CF10 3RL

• Osprey – King Edward VII Ave, CF10 3NB 

Blenheim Palace Christmas Market, Illuminated walk and story trails

Location: Blenheim Palace Grounds, Woodstock OX20 1PS

Dates: 14th November - 21st December 

Blenheim Palace becomes a true winter spectacle during the festive season, with the Great Court transformed into a charming Christmas village filled with traditional artisan chalets offering crafts, hampers, and gourmet street food. Inside, the Palace of Oz story trail leads visitors through the grand state rooms in a wonderfully imaginative retelling of the classic tale. Outside, the Illuminated Trail,a magical 3km wander through the palace grounds, lights up the night with creative installations, while a small fairground adds an extra dose of seasonal cheer.

Nearby Chargers

• EZ-Charge Woodstock Hensington OX20 1JQ
• EZ-Charge Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, OX20 1PP
• Roam - Bear Hotel Woodstock OX20 1SZ 
• Blenheim Palace Lodge Retreat OX20 1PT

Bath Christmas Market

Location: Abbey Quarter, BA1 1LT
Dates: 27th November – 14th December

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Set in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage city, just steps from the iconic Bath Abbey, Bath’s Christmas market is one of the UK’s most charming seasonal experiences. This year marks its 25th anniversary, bringing even more reason to wander its beautifully decorated streets, explore local artisan stalls, and soak up the elegant, historic atmosphere that makes Bath so special at Christmas.

Nearby Chargers:

• GeniePoint - Charlotte Street Car Park BA1 2NA

• Revive - Kingsmead Square Car Park BA1 2AA
• Wattif - DoubleTree by Hilton BA1 5BJ
  
  

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market

Set in the heart of the city with Exeter Cathedral rising beautifully behind it, the Christmas market takes on a magical glow at dusk, when the wooden chalets light up with fairy lights and a warm seasonal shimmer. More than a hundred carefully curated stalls line the square, offering handmade arts, festive décor, and deliciously crafted food and drink.

Location: Exeter Cathedral Cloisters & Green, EX1 1HS
Dates: 20th November - 19th December 

Nearby Chargers:

• Pod - Guildhall Multi-Storey EX4 3HP

• Pod - Magdalen Street Car Park EX2 4HZ
• BP Pulse - Brown's Bistro EX2 8GT
• Shell Recharge - Waitrose EX1 2ED

Liverpool Christmas Market

Location: St George;s Plateau
Dates: 15th November – 24th December 

Liverpool's Christmas market brings a lively festive feel to the city, with more than 40 traditional chalets offering handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and plenty of winter indulgence. A ferris wheel overlooks the scene, giving sweeping views across the skyline, while a vintage fairground, mulled wine stalls, craft beers, and street food add to the warm, bustling atmosphere. For more seasonal fun, wander over to the Baltic Triangle for creative festive events, or head down to the Albert Dock for its shimmering light trail along the waterfront.

Nearby Chargers:

• Skidata Open Source - St Johns Shopping Centre L1 1NQ
• Lidl - London Road L3 8JN

• blink - Q-Park Dale Street, L2 2HJ

Manchester Christmas Markets

Location: Piccadilly Gardens & city centre, M1 1AF
Dates: 7th November – 22nd December 2025

Nearby Chargers:

• Chargepoint – Royal London Parking M1 4HD 

• Be.EV – NCP The Grand M1 3AY

• Be.EV - Angel Street M4 4BR

• MFG EV Power - MFG Ardwick M12 6JZ

York Christmas Market

Location: Parliament St, York, YO1 8RS
Dates: 13th November – 21st December 2025

The award-winning Christmas market fills Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square with cosy Alpine chalets, each showcasing a mix of local crafts and delicious seasonal treats. With more than 80% of traders coming from Yorkshire, it’s a wonderful chance to experience the very best the region has to offer served with plenty of warm, festive charm.

Nearby Chargers:

• blink - Q-Park Shambles, YO1 7NZ

• BP Pulse- Nunnery Lane Car Park, YO23 1AA

• Lidl - James Street, YO10 3DW

• Pod - Lendal Tower, YO1 7DP
  
  

Edinburgh Christmas Markets

Location: Edingburugh City Centre

Dates: 15 November - 4th January 

Located in Edinburgh’s historic city centre, Edinburgh’s Christmas is the ultimate destination for festive family fun this winter. The celebrations transform the heart of the city with traditional Christmas markets, joyful funfair rides, spectacular outdoor performances, and an irresistible array of seasonal food and drink. With its mix of atmosphere, entertainment, and iconic surroundings, it’s a magical winter experience for visitors of all ages.

 Nearby Chargers:

• ChargePlace Scotland - Heriot Row, EH3 6TE

• blink - Q-Park Capital Square, EH3 8BP
• ChargePoint - Apex Grassmarket Hotel, EH1 2HS
• Smart Charge - Sainsburys Blackhall, EH4 2EB
  
  

London's Winter Wonderland

Location: Hyde Park, Louisa Duckworth Walk, London, W1K 7AN

Date: 14th November - 1st January 2026.

• blink - Q-Park Park Lane, W1K 7AN
• ESB Energy - Prince Consort Road (outside Imperial College), SW7 2BS
• Zest - Hyde Park Estates, W2 2RR

Whether you're sticking local or heading north for a festive adventure, driving an EV from GL2 2RN gives you brilliant access to some of the UK’s most magical Christmas markets. With chargers just a few minutes away from every destination, you can explore, shop, snack and enjoy the lights while your EV tops up.

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