Cheapest UK Christmas markets for families in 2021 revealed in new rankings including Blackpool, York, Edinburgh, Chester and London markets
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Blackpool, York and London have the UK’s cheapest Christmas markets for families according to new rankings.
The three cities came out top when it came to a budget-friendly day out based across a number of factors including a market’s entry fee, parking costs, the cost of visiting Santa’s Grotto and even the price for an ice skating session.
There is plenty of choice for families too with at least 30 markets going ahead this festive season.
Blackpool topped the list when it came to the cheapest Christmas market day out for families – and there’s plenty for families to enjoy while sticking to a budget.
Blackpool Winter Gardens Wonderland was ranked the best value for money, thanks to the amount of free activities included such as snowfalls, projection shows and even ice skating! Oh, and did we mention ice skating is free too?
You’ll need to pay for some extras such as rides or Santa’s Grotto, but overall it proved to offer budget-friendly offerings for families.
York came second in the rankings from Vanarama, as home to Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland. With free entrance and free parking it already had serious budget-friendly credentials, not to mention its ice skating sessions start from £10.95 per child and £11.95 per adult.
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Incidentally, York has also been named the best child-friendly Christmas city in the UK this festive season, thanks to the abundance of sweet and toy shops on offer, as well as the child-friendly attractions dotted around the city.
The bronze medal in the findings went to Edinburgh, where the total cost for a family based on entrance, parking, ice skating and Santa’s Grotto came to £66. This doesn’t include factors such as food, drink and admission for the individual rides, but there’s plenty going on around the city that you can keep costs down, even if you do treat yourself to some gingerbread for the kids (and mulled wine for the parents).
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There are even Edinburgh Christmas breaks from £89pp to be found if you are on a budget. Never been before? Our Edinburgh city guide is packed with tips on the best places to visit and how to explore the city without breaking the bank.
You can check out the full top 10 list below…
- Winter Gardens Wonderland & Christmas By The Sea Village, Blackpool
- Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland, York
- Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, London
- Winchester Christmas Market
- Chester Christmas Market
- Manchester Christmas Market
- Kingston-Upon-Thames Market, London
- Nottingham Christmas Market
- Oxford Christmas Market
- Birmingham Christmas Market
You can see the full research on vanarama.com.
Looking for more inspiration for the festive season? Why not check out our guide to some of the world’s most festive hotels where you’ll find everything from epic decorations to suites that will leave you feeling like you’ve stepped into a winter wonderland. Oh, and there’s even one hotel that celebrates Christmas all year long.
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