‘I go to Christmas markets every year and these are the ones worth visiting in November’

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There’s nothing quite like a Christmas market to get you feeling festive – clutching a cup of hot mulled wine as you browse the Alpine-style stalls decked in twinkling lights and selling handmade gifts, all with the smell of winter comfort food in the air.

While some stalls can be found in towns up and down the country, you’ll usually find local traders too, which makes these markets a great place to find unique presents, and it’s a fun way to spend a winter afternoon.

The elves at Christmas Tree World have been crunching the numbers to discover which cities’ markets are the most popular, based on the number of Google searches and social media posts, and average hotel room prices.

Here’s what made the list and where we recommend staying if you’re visiting... READ MORE: This UK city is a ‘destination dupe’ for New York – it has all the charm for a fraction of the cost READ MORE: ‘I found the perfect hotel for a Manchester city break – it’s minutes from the train station’ Birmingham Birmingham’s annual Frankfurt Christmas Market comes in at number one in Christmas Tree World’s analysis.