UK Christmas Markets with EV charging stations nearby
The festive season is upon us! Whether you’ve been singing Christmas songs since the 1st of November, or have been searching for something to get you in the festive spirit, exploring a Christmas market is bound to spread a few cheers.
From Victorian-themed markets to those specialising in pretzels, the UK has a wide selection of Christmas markets for you to explore. Fortunately, many of these have EV charging stations within a few minutes walking distance - so while you shop, eat and get merry, your EV can charge until it’s time to leave.
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Photo Credit: Tim Ellis - https://flic.kr/p/sHBuV
Dates: 5th November - 24 December 2026
Location: Victoria Square, New Street, Birmingham, B3 3DQ
Held in Victoria Square, Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas market is the largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany or Austria! Festive stalls are stacked with traditional gifts and food (think pretzels, schnitzels, bratwursts, gluhwein, weissbier, and tasty hot chocolate)! Whether you’re there to shop, eat or just take in the sights, this market is not one to be missed.
Nearby chargers:
ESB Energy (85 Cornwall Street, B3 3BY). 3-minute walk.
ESB Energy (Temple Row, Birmingham, B2 5LS). 4-minute walk.
ESB Energy (Navigation Street, Birmingham, B5 4AD). 4-minute walk.
Blink (Q-Park Mailbox, Birmingham 4, B1 1RD). 5-minute walk.
ESB Energy (Dudley St, Birmingham, B5 4LJ). 8-minute walk.
Photo Credit: No Swan So fine - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cardiff_Christmas_market,_November_2020.jpg
Dates: 12th November - 23rd December 2026
Location: Working St, Cardiff, CF10 2BY
With traditional Christmas stalls spreading across four streets in the city centre; the Cardiff Christmas market has been held for the past thirty years. With over 200 individual businesses selling arts, crafts, and seasonal food and drink, it’s a unique Christmas market which allows you to buy directly from the makers.
Nearby chargers:
Connected Kerb (Castle Mews Car Park, CF10 3EW). 6-minute walk.
Osprey (Windsor Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BZ). 7-minute walk.
Osprey (Park Pl, Cardiff, CF10 3RL). 11-minute walk.
Osprey (Howard Pl, Newport Rd, Cardiff, CF24 0DE). 13-minute walk.
Osprey (King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB). 14-minute walk.
Photo Credit: Christine Matthews - https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4749324
Dates: 19th November 2026 - 3rd January 2027
Location: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH
This huge ticketed event consists of a wide range of fairground rides, activities, food stalls, entertainment and beer halls - something for everyone. For those brave EV drivers ready to take on central London’s roads, there are plenty of nearby EV chargers - these are just a few of the closest!
Nearby chargers:
Ubitricity (30 Upper Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 7TW). 2-minute walk.
Ubitricity (48 Mount Street, London, W1K 2SB). 2-minute walk.
ESB Energy (10 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PP). 8-minute walk.
ESB Energy (Belgrave Place, London, SW1X 8AJ). 10-minute walk.
Photo Credit: Manchester City Council - https://flic.kr/p/dvmWcs
Dates: 6th November - 22nd December 2026
Location: Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, M1 1AF
The first Manchester Christmas market opened its snowy doors in 1998; this year the market will see over 220 stalls sell a variety of Christmas goods (including food and drink!), a ski chalet, and winter gardens!
Nearby chargers:
Chargepoint (1 New York Street, M1 4HD). 4-minute walk.
Be.EV (Manchester, M1 3AY). 4-minute walk.
Raw Charging (x2) (40 Spring Gardens, M2 1EN). 5-minute walk.
Be.EV (Manchester, M4 1LQ). 6-minute walk.
Photo Credit: Gary S Crutchley - https://flic.kr/p/PFyT7H
Dates: 28-29 November, 5-6 December 2026
Location: Waterside, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6BA
Yes, a four-day Victorian-themed Christmas market! This truly unique Christmas market has over 300 stalls (and every stallholder is dressed in Victorian attire). Entertainment will be provided throughout the event (including a traditional fun fair) and plenty of opportunities to grab some festive food and gifts.
Nearby chargers:
Shell Recharge (Shipston Road, CV37 7LP). 13-minute walk.
EVC (Alveston Manor Hotel, Clopton Bridge, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7HP) 13-minute walk.
EVC (Double tree Stratford , Arden Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QQ). 14-minute walk.
GeniePoint (Morrison Supermarket, CV37 9DA). 15-minute walk.
MER (SWFT Clinical Services Ltd, Building One, CV37 6NX). 15-minute walk.
Photo Credit: Sincerely Media - https://unsplash.com/photos/i3PdRmNFx_c
Dates: 12th November - 21st December 2026
Location: Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
Wander through York’s historic streets, browse independent stalls for festive finds, then pause for coffee, lunch or a warming drink. Join the festive fun by checking out the 'Carols by Candlelight', wreath making classes or sing along at the Big Christmas Concert!
Nearby chargers:
ChargePlace Scotland (Cromwell House, York YO1 6JH). 6-minute walk.
Blink (Q-Park Shambles, York 1, YO1 7NZ). 6-minute walk.
Podpoint (Lendal Bridge, YO1 7DP). 7-minute walk.
evolt charging (Foss Islands Road, YO31 7UP). 14-minute walk.
Photo Credit: Angus Kirk - https://flic.kr/p/7jb3y1
Dates: 20 November - 22 December 2026
Location: Winchester Cathedral, 9 The Close, Winchester, SO23 9LS
Hailed as one of the best festive markets in Europe, Winchester’s Christmas market takes residence on the grounds of Winchester Cathedral. With plenty of traditional Christmas stalls to take your fancy, this market is definitely worth a walk around, even if just for the jolly, festive atmosphere it creates!
Nearby chargers:
MER (The Brooks, Friarsgate, Winchester, SO23 8QY). 4-minute walk.
MER (Friarsgate, Tanner Street, Winchester, SO23 8EE). 5-minute walk.
MER (Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LH). 6-minute walk.
MER (Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8DQ). 6-minute walk.
MER (St Peter's, Gordon Road, Winchester, SO23 7DD). 8-minute walk.
Dates: November - December 2026
Location: Across Cumbria
Cumbria offers a ton of festive events across the county throughout the winter season! Including the Lights of Lowther, a trail of pretty lights around Lowther Castle (14th November - 30th December 2026); the Dickensian Festival in Ulverston, where your Christmas shopping begins (28 - 29 November 2026) or 'Taste Cumbria Christmas', where you can feed your festive taste buds at a food market in Cockermouth.
Nearby chargers:
Instavolt (EH Booths, Westgate House, Brunswick Road, CA11 7JU). Penrith (nearby Lowther Castle).
Geniepoint (Ulverston Premier Inn, LA12 9AU). Ulverston.
Instavolt (Booths Ulverston, Oubas Hill, LA12 7LY). Ulverston.
Fuuse (Wordsworth Mews, CA13 9JS). Cockermouth.
Project EV (Cockermouth CA13 9TG, UK, CA13 9TG). Cockermouth.
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