With just a matter of weeks to go before the festive frenzy of Christmas begins, it's well and truly Christmas market season. Each year, millions of Britons are drawn to Europe to bask in the warm, cosy atmosphere of Christmas markets, towering trees ...

It's been more than 20 years since Bath’s first ever Christmas Market opened up in the historic heart of the city. And since the market has gone from strength to strength and become one of the very best in the UK - indeed - it was recently named as the best.

The Distillery Winter Village in Toronto is your best bet west of Quebec. Here you’ll find plenty of makers and artisans ranging from crafts to candy and chocolate as well as ongoing entertainment that includes carolers, brass bands, and more. Note that the market is free to visit on weekdays but there’s an admission charge on weekends.

Christmas is just around the corner, and with the pandemic finally subsiding, we are sure that you are excited to celebrate this Christmas with your loved ones. Christmas and shopping go hand-in-hand because without gifts,

There’s something about Europe at Christmas that sets the mood for the holiday season. From small towns to large cities, people come from around the globe to soak up the magic of the Europe Christmas markets.

It's said to be "more peaceful" than Manchester, but how else does it compare? Dianne Bourne went along to find out