subject: Christmas Markets To Ease The Stress Of Christmas Shopping [print this page] The Bristol German Christmas Market returns on the 9th December, with its decorated chalets selling traditional German gifts, decorations, beer and sausages! You can visit the skating rink at The Podium or take younger members of the family to visit Santas Grotto in The Galleries. Nearby, Cabot Circus shopping centre has hundreds of popular stores under one roof, or if you are looking for alternative Christmas gifts, then the boutiques and stores of Park Street may just have what you want. You may also choose to visit Clifton Village for more unusual or bespoke Christmas presents.
After a hard days shopping, you can grab a coffee or even treat yourself to a bite to eat and a cocktail at Browns Bristol. If you want to enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Bristol, then why not turn your shopping trip into a weekend away and stay the night at the Future Inns Cabot Circus hotel. Located next to the shopping centre, with free onsite parking and Canadian-sized beds, Future Inns ensure that you can make the most of convenience and comfort during your time in the city. With so much Christmas shopping to get through, Future Inns Bristol, have whisked up a special winter shopping package. For just 99 pounds, the package includes a nights accommodation, a two course meal with a glass of wine, breakfast, free parking and an early midday check-in, all designed to suit your shopping requirements.
The Christmas Market in Cardiff launches on the 15th November with Christmas lights, music and entertainment. The market will tempt you with a wide range of traditional Welsh gifts such as lovespoons and Welsh slate items, as well as other unusual gifts such as leatherwork, jewellery and toys. There is also time for you to try some of the seasonal food and drinks that will be available.
On the 22nd November, the Winter Wonderland commences. Alongside seasonal events taking place, you can visit the ice cafe or put your skates on for the open air ice rink. Cardiff Bay is also hosting a Waterfront Christmas Market on the 7th to 9th December. As well as gifts, there is live entertainment, lantern workshops and an early visit from Father Christmas.
If you cannot find every Christmas present on your list, then do remember that Cardiff has other great shopping available in its modern centres and traditional arcades.
The Plymouth Christmas Market opens for shopping on the 22nd November and as well as many traditional gift ideas available, you can enjoy listening to carol singers, or even more contemporary performers such as a barbershop chorus. Near to the market, you can find Drake Circus Shopping Centre, the most popular shopping centre in the West Country.
You can also enjoy the Christmas Markets and events in Cardiff and Plymouth by staying at the Future Inns. With larger rooms, air-conditioning, in-house restaurants and free Wi-Fi, Future Inns hotels are doing what they can to help make the burden of Christmas shopping enjoyable.
