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The top Christmas markets in Europe

It’s that time of year when we can’t help but think about Glühwein, bratwurst in crusty rolls and the smell of cinnamon. I don’t know about you but we love Christmas markets. In London there’s the Southbank Christmas market with Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland also a favourite. Outside the capital, Christmas markets can be found in the likes of Bath, Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Lincoln, Manchester, York and Winchester among other places. While each are wonderful in their own right, we have a penchant for Europe. There are some incredible Christmas markets to visit if you fancy a weekend away.

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City breaks, Europe, Family

The top European city breaks for families

As a couple we’d often book flights at short notice and escape for a European city break. We didn’t necessarily have an idea where we wanted to go either, we’d just booked whatever took our fancy. We were very much go with the flow types and being away was a great way to ensure the weekend felt even longer. We do research destinations more with a five year old in tow but as long as there’s enough to occupy her, everyone’s happy. So what are the top European city breaks for families with young children?

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