Winchester Cathedral's Christmas market has been named among the best to visit in the UK for 2024, as part of a new list.

The Times pulled together 18 Christmas markets taking place in 2024 which go into "full festive overdrive".

Discussing the creation of the list, the paper wrote: "The winter months bring a burst of magic to Britain’s towns and cities, which go into full festive overdrive as Christmas markets open around the country.

"Streets and squares are transformed by spectacular light displays and hundreds of brightly decorated wooden stalls filled with last-minute Christmas gift ideas.

Winchester Cathedral's Christmas market will open on November 22 this yearWinchester Cathedral's Christmas market will open on November 22 this year (Image: Newsquest) "Join the party in pop-up bars and street-food stalls to a soundtrack of carol singers and live bands, and fill up on festive treats when you’re not riding a giant ferris wheel or gliding around an ice rink."

The full list of the UK's best Christmas markets for 2024 can be found on The Times website here.

Why Winchester's Christmas market is among the UK's best for 2024

Winchester Cathedral's Christmas market was praised by The Times as the best for "filling up with festive food".

Features that were commended included the "twinkling lights" and "traditional chalets".

They wrote: "Step into Winchester Cathedral’s Inner Close to become cocooned by twinkling lights and traditional wooden chalets selling gifts and fresh-from-the-oven mince pies.

"When you’re not checking out the stalls in the British Crafts Village, try some of the amazing food on offer, including mac ’n’ cheese at the Mac Shack and a hog roast and halloumi roll at Wild Garlic Catering — and listen out for the soothing sounds of the cathedral’s choir services throughout December."

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Winchester Cathedral has confirmed that the market will begin on Friday, November 22 and run until Sunday, December 22.

Traders at the market will be selling accessories and clothing, arts and crafts, decorations and homeware, food and drink, games and toys.

As always, the market will feature a number of exhibitors, such as: Wiltshire Chilli Farm; Tikka Guys; West Wight Alpacas; The Sussex Handmade Soap Company; and The Potting Shed.