Christmas breaks 2024

Whether you’re planning Christmas breaks in York or just a magical day out with the kids in London, our list of the best UK Christmas markets will help you find all the best places to eat, drink and be merry this winter. Plus, thanks to our stylish hotels in Germany, there’s never been a better time to visit some top German Christmas markets, too!

Planning winter breaks to Germany?  Whichever city you’re staying in, make sure you check out our guide to the best German Christmas markets to visit throughout your trip! From festive gifts and handmade ornaments to tasty treats like mulled wine and gingerbread hearts, you’ll find plenty to make you feel merry and bright this winter.

All we want for Christmas is you! Come and join us for some mouth-watering meals and tasty drinks this festive season. From pigs in blankets and festive turkey to a glass of fizz and Christmas pudding, our great-value restaurants are the perfect place to get together this winter. We’ll also be ho-ho-hosting Santa Claus himself at over 100 restaurants across the UK – come and join us for an unlimited breakfast, a meet and greet with the big man, and an exciting early Christmas present!

Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland first started way back in 2007 when it was just an outdoor ice rink and a Christmas market. Since then, it’s grown to become one of the most popular places to visit in London at Christmas! From mid-November to January, Hyde Park transforms into a fairy-tale land, complete with traditional fairground rides, a giant observation wheel, a circus and – of course – Santa’s Grotto. Check out our top Hyde Park hotels and book your Christmas break with us!

Our favourite time of the year is finally here, and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than a trip out to see some festive lights near you? Enjoy all the best displays while sipping a hot chocolate – and maybe even sneaking in a bit of Christmas shopping, too!  We’ve analysed Instagram data for ‘#[city]christmaslights’ and Google search data for ‘Christmas lights [city]’ for 319 global cities – including 92 UK cities. Then, we combined both sets of scores to create a unique Christmas Lights Index, revealing the best spots to visit for dazzling displays.

Looking for somewhere to meet your friends and family? Planning Xmas breaks just got a little easier! Our handy Meet Inn the Middle tool helps you find the perfect half-way point between you and your loved ones for those festive reunions. Simply enter your address and up to three others, click submit, and enjoy a merry Christmas together!

Thanks to our free Wi-Fi, central locations and family-friendly rooms, our great value Premier Inn hotels have everything you need for festive city breaks. Enjoy free Xmas activities with the kids – like going to see some of the best UK Christmas lights – before enjoying a great night’s sleep. 

Our smart and stylish hub hotels are ideal for last minute Xmas breaks – compact and contemporary rooms, free Wi-Fi and touchscreen controls by the bed are just some of the highlights you can look forward to when you’re looking for Christmas hotels in London or Edinburgh this year.

Why not get even more from Christmas city breaks by booking one of our Premier Plus rooms? Enjoy all the comfort you know and love plus added treats like Ultimate Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge and snacks, a rainfall shower with luxury toiletries and much more.