The festive season is nearly upon us and that means carol singers, mulled wine and Christmas markets will return to the city.

Even though Halloween is just around the corner, people are already thinking about their Christmas shopping.

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Oxford’s independent Christmas market traders offer a huge range of home-made trinkets, sweet treats and decorations, which would make perfect gifts for friends and family.

These are the Christmas markets you need to visit this year:

Oxford Christmas Market

Set to take place between December 1 and 18, the annual festive will take over historic Broad Street and fill the city centre with smells of cinnamon and gingerbread.

Traders at the market will offer shoppers unusual and unique gifts, as well as sell festive food and drink to get people in the mood.

As well as stalls, the market will also have performances from local bands and choirs.

Westgate Christmas Market

Every year the shopping centre hosts a festive Christmas market.

The festive market will be trading from November 17 to December 31 in Leiden Square.

Westgate’s Christmas market will feature:

  • Mulled wine,
  • German sausage,
  • Belgian chocolate kisses,
  • Mini Dutch pancakes,
  • Seasonal Cheese,
  • Personalised decorations 
  • NEW FOR 2022: a churros stall and Christmas gifts stall.

Oxford Handmade Christmas Market

This Christmas market focuses on all things homemade and arts and craft related, with exhibitors from around the country showing off their products.

The market will take place on November 26 and 27 in West Oxford Community Centre.

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This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

You can get in touch with her by emailing: sophie.perry@newsquest.co.uk

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