Earlier this week, we took you on a whistle-stop tour of the Christmas Markets available in the UK but did you know that there are plenty of festive treats available in Europe too if you fancy travelling a bit further on coach holidays to experience something a little continental? With this in mind, we thought instead of taking a look at the most popular Christmas Markets, we’d like to introduce you to some of those less well-known so take a look at what we’ve cherry-picked for you and even if you’ve been to any of them, let us know what they were like…

It’s that time of year again when just before the big day arrives, a variety of Christmas Markets spring up across the UK to help get us into that festive spirit. Not sure if you’ve been on coach holidays to a Christmas Market before but they are perfect locations to find that elusive present for that someone you know who has everything. You can also find some unusual handmade gifts and tempting festive food fayre to help make your Christmas Day an extra special one this year. With this in mind, we thought we’d take a look at some of the most popular UK Christmas Markets and have cherry-picked a few for you below….

The nights are drawing in, there's a chill in the air and the final acts are being whittled down on the X-Factor. It can only mean one thing: the run up to Christmas has begun. If you're looking for somewhere different to do your Christmas shopping this year, you're in luck – the UK & Europe is home to some fantastic Christmas markets that have enough twinkling lights to put Santa's Grotto to shame. With plenty of picturesque settings, mulled wine and a magical atmosphere that you won't find in your local shopping mall, why not combine a relaxing break with a spot of shopping at the same time. Head to one of these real-life snow globes and enjoy live carols and festive fayre in no time.