A few weekends ago, I visited the annual Christmas market in Winchester. The Christmas market isn't as large as Bath's, but there are still many shops to see, and it also has an ice skating rink. All of the stalls are located in the cathedral grounds. The day I visited was rainy, but this did not stop the crowds. The market was still busy, despite the poor weather.
In addition to roasted chestnuts and mulled wine, visitors to the market could try their balance on roller skates and buy crafts, local food items, jewellery, toys, clothing, and much more. They could also listen to singers singing carols and the visit the cathedral.
After visiting the Christmas market, I walked around Winchester to look at the Christmas lights and went into a few shops. I posted some photographs of Winchester below.
Christmas market stalls in front of Winchester cathedral.
Roasted chestnuts for sale at Winchester Christmas market.
Winchester Christmas market and the crowds
A Christmas ornament for sale at the Winchester Christmas market.
Winchester's Christmas decorations
Winchester cathedral
It was raining? How surprising! (haha) I like the vend stalls shaped like little houses. Did they assemble them there or ship them in like that I wonder.?
Yes, it rained that day. I assume the wooden houses are stored somewhere until it's Christmas time...then you see them at the markets everywhere.