UK photograph credits

Off to the Christmas Market

Photographs of the market cities and their settings, with reusable licences and links to the original files.

Birmingham

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Manchester

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Glasgow

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Nottingham

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York

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Exeter

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Edinburgh

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Belfast

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Chester

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Leeds

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Winchester

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Liverpool

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Bath

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Stratford-upon-Avon

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London

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Gloucester — photographs

Gloucester Docks at night; year-round setting, not a 2026 market photograph

Saffron Blaze · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original photograph. Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Manchester Christmas Market in season

Albert Square market in December 2016. Archive photograph; the 2026 layout and decorations may differ.

Ardfern · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original photograph. Cropped to a landscape view, resized and compressed to WebP. Adapted image offered under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Newcastle — photographs

A real previous-season Newcastle Christmas market photograph; the2026 stalls and layout may differ.

DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Lichfield — photographs

Lichfield Cathedral in October 2006, outside the Christmas fayre.

Tony Grist · Public domain · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Winchester Christmas Market in season

Historical Christmas-market photograph; 2026 layout may differ.

Sandy B · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP.

Glasgow Christmas Market in season

Archive photograph of a real Christmas market; 2026 layout may differ.

CS104Group15 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original photograph. Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Salisbury — photographs

2013-12-08

Stephen McKay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

York Christmas Market in season

30 November 2023

Malcolmxl5 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original photograph. Resized rendition compressed to WebP

Chester Christmas Market in season

Historical Christmas-market photograph; 2026 layout may differ.

Rept0n1x · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP.

Belfast Christmas Market in season

Photograph from a previous Christmas season; the 2026 layout may differ.

Ross · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes.

Canterbury — photographs

2017-12-03

pam fray · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Norwich — photographs

Chapelfield Gardens, outside the Christmas season.

JThomas · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Edinburgh Christmas Market in season

7 December 2017

Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original photograph. Resized rendition compressed to WebP

Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market in season

Historic Christmas lights on Bridge Street; this photograph does not show the 2026 market layout.

Philip Halling · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes.

Oxford — photographs

2024-12-20

Ajay Tegala · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Worcester — photographs

Historical photograph of Worcester; not a preview of the 2026 event.

Chris Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

London Christmas Market in season

Archive photograph of a real Christmas market; 2026 layout may differ.

Garry Knight · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Exeter Christmas Market in season

Photograph from a previous Christmas season; the 2026 layout may differ.

David Smith · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes.

Nottingham Christmas Market in season

Historical Christmas-market photograph; 2026 layout may differ.

Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP.

Bath Christmas Market in season

Bath at Christmas, 2016. The tree, lights and crowd are genuine; current layout may differ.

Elvbel / ELVIS_BELLIATO · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original photograph. Cropped to reduce empty sky, resized and compressed to WebP. Adapted image offered under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Lincoln — photographs

Lincoln Cathedral on Christmas Day 2013; building photograph, not the new 2026 market

Julian P Guffogg · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Liverpool Christmas Market in season

Archive photograph of a real Christmas market; 2026 layout may differ.

Matt Harrop · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Aberdeen — photographs

Marischal College at night, photographed in 2021; archive setting for Broad Street, not the 2026 market.

AlasdairW · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original photograph. Resized to a maximum of 1000 px and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Cardiff — photographs

Cardiff Christmas Market in 2024; historical view

Seth Whales · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original photograph. Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Bristol — photographs

Bristol Christmas Market in November 2025; historical view

Captain Galaxy · CC BY 4.0 · Original photograph. Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Leeds Christmas Market in season

Historical German Christmas Market in Millennium Square (2008). The 2026 market is in City Square; this photograph illustrates festive atmosphere, not the current site.

Mtaylor848 (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP.

Birmingham Christmas Market in season

Victoria Square market in December 2008. Archive photograph; the 2026 layout and decorations may differ.

Anneli Salo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP. Adapted image offered under the source licence.

Cambridge — photographs

Historical photograph of Cambridge; not a preview of the 2026 event.

Stanley Howe · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Derry~Londonderry — photographs

St Columb’s Cathedral in Derry’s Cathedral Quarter; an archive view of the neighbourhood, not the 2026 market.

Kay Atherton · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized to a maximum of 1000 px and converted toWebP; no content edits.

Kraków — photographs

Archive photograph; the 2026 layout may differ.

Zala · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Swansea — photographs

Swansea city centre and bay seen from Kilvey Hill; setting photograph, not the 2026 market

Wiccasha · Public domain · Original photograph. Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Durham — photographs

A real location photograph; not a 2026 event or current room photograph.

TSP · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Cheltenham — photographs

Historical photograph of Cheltenham; not a preview of the 2026 event.

Jonathan Billinger · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photograph. Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Manchester — The Midland

exterior of the Midland Hotel, Manchester, UK · Ridiculopathy · CC0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Adapted image offered under the source licence. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Manchester — Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

The clock tower of the Refuge Assurance Building (also known as the Palace Hotel), in Manchester, England. · Mikey from Wythenshawe, Manchester, UK · CC BY 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Adapted image offered under the source licence. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Manchester — Motel One Manchester Royal Exchange

Royal Exchange on Cross Street, opposite the hotel; neighbourhood view · Stephen Richards · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Adapted image offered under the source licence. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Manchester — Britannia Hotel Manchester

Britannia Hotel, Portland Street, Manchester · Chris Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Adapted image offered under the source licence. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Manchester — The Edwardian Manchester

Historical exterior photograph; current signage and frontage may differ. · David Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Manchester — Albert Square returns to centre stage

An earlier Christmas market in Albert Square; this photograph does not show the returning 2026 layout. · N Chadwick · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Manchester — A new food stop in Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square outside the Christmas market; the setting for a new food stop in 2026. · Andrew Hill · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Manchester — Find your favourite square

Cathedral Gardens outside the winter event; a city-centre setting between market stops. · John Lucas · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Newcastle — Maldron Hotel Newcastle

Nearby: Newgate Street architecture. This is a neighbourhood photograph, not Maldron Hotel or its rooms. · Graham Robson · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Newcastle — Motel One Newcastle

Nearby: High Bridge architecture in an earlier photograph. The streetscape may have changed; this is not Motel One or its rooms. · Stephen Richards · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Newcastle — Hotel Indigo Newcastle

Real hotel exterior; not a current room photograph. · Mike Quinn · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Newcastle — Malmaison Newcastle

Real hotel exterior; not a current room photograph. · Graeme Young · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Newcastle — The County Hotel Newcastle

An earlier photograph of the County Hotel building; former branding may differ from today. Not a current room photograph. · Stephen Richards · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Lichfield — The George Hotel

A real location photograph; not a 2026 event or current room photograph. · User:Craig burns uk · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Lichfield — The Cathedral Hotel

Real hotel exterior in an earlier photograph; not a current room photograph. · Chris McAuley · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Lichfield — St Johns House

A real location photograph; not a 2026 event or current room photograph. · Harry Mitchell · CC BY 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Lichfield — The Hedgehog by Innkeeper’s Collection

Real pub exterior; not a current room photograph. · Graham Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Lichfield — Holiday Inn Express Lichfield

A real location photograph; not a 2026 event or current room photograph. · David Smith · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Winchester — Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Mercure Wessex Hotel, Winchester · Jaggery · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Winchester — Winchester Royal Hotel

East side of St Peter Street, Winchester · Jaggery · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Winchester — The Winchester Hotel and Spa

Worthy Lane / Andover Road street context; not the hotel interior. · David Howard · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Winchester — Hotel du Vin Winchester

Hotel du Vin · Andrew Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Winchester — The Wykeham Arms

Historical exterior photograph; current signage and frontage may differ. · Hassocks5489 · CC0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Winchester — The Cathedral Close setting

Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market in an earlier season; chalet positions and traders change. · Fernweh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Glasgow — Leonardo Royal Glasgow

Jury's Inn, Jamaica Street · Thomas Nugent · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Glasgow — citizenM Glasgow

CitizenM Glasgow Hotel 01 · Tbatb · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Glasgow — Point A Glasgow

Bath Street, Glasgow — surrounding street, not a hotel interior · Barbara Carr · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Glasgow — Native Glasgow

The Anchor Line building, Glasgow 01 · Stinglehammer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Glasgow — voco Grand Central Glasgow

Historical exterior photograph; current signage and frontage may differ. · Euan Nelson · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Glasgow — George Square as a flexible extra

George Square in a previous festive season; this does not show the 2026 village layout. · Thomas Nugent · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Salisbury — Best Western Red Lion Hotel

Salisbury - Red Lion Hotel The Red Lion Hotel in Milton street. · Chris Talbot · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Salisbury — Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments

Salisbury: the White Hart Hotel · Chris Downer · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Salisbury — The Chapter House

Archive exterior photographed in 2008 under the former Kings Arms name; the hotel’s appearance and signage may have changed. · Chris Talbot · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Salisbury — The Rose & Crown Hotel

The Rose and Crown, Harnham · David Smith · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Salisbury — The Merchant’s House

Former Catherine Wheel pub. · Tim Sheerman-Chase · CC BY 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

York — The Grand, York

The Grand, York - geograph.org.uk - 6157585 · Andrew Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed as WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

York — Dean Court

Dean Court Hotel, York · Ian Taylor · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed as WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

York — Hilton York

Hilton Hotel, York · Gordon Hatton · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed as WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

York — Hampton by Hilton York

The street outside — Toft Green · Stephen Richards · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed as WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

York — The Milner York

Historical photograph of the Royal York Hotel and gardens, now The Milner York; current signage may differ. · Stanley Howe · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

York — Alpine chalets

A previous Christmas market on Parliament Street; this year’s stalls and traders may differ. · DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Chester — The Pied Bull

Chester, Pied Bull · Mike Faherty · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Chester — Leonardo Hotel Chester

Nearby — the Rows on Bridge Street, Chester; not a photograph of Leonardo Hotel. · Jeff Buck · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Chester — Moxy Chester

The Moxy Hotel, the Shot Tower and Waitrose in Chester · Richard Humphrey · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Chester — The Chester Grosvenor

Gwesty'r Grosvenor yng Nghaer -- The Grosvenor Hotel in Chester · Bryn Salisbury · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Chester — MILL Hotel & Spa Chester

Historical exterior photograph; current signage and frontage may differ. · Tanya Dedyukhina · CC BY 3.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Chester — A handsome historic setting

A previous Christmas market in Chester’s Town Hall square; current stalls and traders may differ. · Jeff Buck · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Belfast — DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast City Ten Square

Ten Square · LittleT889 · CC BY 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Belfast — Grand Central Hotel Belfast

The Grand Central Hotel, Belfast (October 2018) · Albert Bridge · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Belfast — Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre

Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre · Simon Cobb · CC0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Belfast — Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre

Holiday Inn, Hope Street / Great Victoria Street, Belfast · Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Belfast — Europa Hotel Belfast

Historical exterior photograph; current signage and frontage may differ. · Albert Bridge · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Belfast — City Hall after dark

A previous Christmas market in the City Hall grounds; current stalls and attractions may differ. · Eric Jones · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Belfast — Twilight at St George’s

St George’s Market in July 2010; an exterior view of the venue, outside its Christmas Twilight event. · Ardfern · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Canterbury — ABode Canterbury

County Hotel, 30 and 31 High Street, Canterbury · DaKey2insight · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Canterbury — Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge · Ian Taylor · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Canterbury — Cathedral Gate Hotel

Nearby: Canterbury Cathedral at dusk, rather than the hotel. · Adam Bishop · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Canterbury — The Falstaff

Falstaff Hotel · N Chadwick · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Canterbury — Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

Nearby: St George’s Street market, rather than the hotel. · John Baker · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Norwich — The Assembly House

Real hotel building; not a current room photograph. · Northmetpit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Norwich — The Maids Head Hotel

Real hotel exterior; not a current room photograph. · Nigel Chadwick · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Norwich — St Giles House

Real hotel exterior; not a current room photograph. · Evelyn Simak · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Norwich — George Hotel Norwich

Real hotel exterior; not a current room photograph. · Martin Dawes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Norwich — Best Western Annesley House Hotel

Real hotel exterior; not a current room photograph. · Virginia Knight · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Edinburgh — Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

The street outside · M J Richardson · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed as WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Edinburgh — The Scotsman Hotel

Scotsman Hotel Exterior · Binky1986 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed as WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Edinburgh — The Balmoral

Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh · uggboy · CC BY 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed as WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Edinburgh — ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile

The street outside · M J Richardson · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed as WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Edinburgh — The Caledonian Edinburgh

Historical exterior photograph of The Caledonian under its former Waldorf Astoria branding. · Richard Sutcliffe · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Edinburgh — The Gardens after dark

The Christmas fair in Princes Street Gardens in an earlier season; current attractions and layout may differ. · Jim Barton · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Edinburgh — A wheel-side pause

Edinburgh’s illuminated Christmas wheel in December 2024; an earlier-season view. · Sourabh.biswas003 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Stratford-upon-Avon — Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon

Hotel Indigo · Philip Halling · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Stratford-upon-Avon — Hotel du Vin Stratford-upon-Avon

Masons Court, Rother Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon · Jeff Gogarty · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Stratford-upon-Avon — DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon

The Stratford Hotel · John M · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Stratford-upon-Avon — Swan’s Nest Hotel

Historic Swan’s Nest Lane riverside setting near the hotel, with a timber building and local direction signs. · David P Howard · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Stratford-upon-Avon — The Arden Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon

Historical exterior photograph; current signage and frontage may differ. · Jaggery · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Stratford-upon-Avon — Historic streets

Henley Street outside the Christmas market; Tudor-fronted buildings are part of the town-centre setting. · Chris Whippet · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Stratford-upon-Avon — A riverside breather

A winter view beside the Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon, outside the Christmas market. · Richard Humphrey · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Oxford — The Randolph Hotel Oxford

The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels in Oxford, UK. Located on Beaumont Street by the corner of Magdalen Street, opposite the Ashmolean Museum. Three Union Jacks hang above the main entrance. · DanielMichaelPerry · CC0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Oxford — Old Bank Hotel

Old Bank Hotel, Oxford · David Hawgood · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Oxford — Royal Oxford Hotel

Historical exterior of the Royal Oxford Hotel; current frontage may differ. · Philip Halling · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Oxford — Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison, Oxford · Alan Hughes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Oxford — Vanbrugh House Hotel

Vanbrugh House, 20 St Michael's Street, Oxford, England, attributed to John Vanbrugh but more likely by William Townesend, probably 17th cent., refronted early 18th cent., now hotel · Camboxer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a cover crop.

Worcester — Diglis House Hotel

Historical building photograph: Diglis House Hotel. Not a room photograph. · Oast House Archive · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Worcester — Boutique By Browns

Nearby setting: Band House and Quayhead Fountain, Quay Street, Worcester. Not a photograph of Boutique By Browns or its rooms. · Jo and Steve Turner · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Worcester — The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel

Historical building photograph: The Whitehouse Hotel. Not a room photograph. · Philip Halling · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Worcester — The Cardinals Hat

Historical building photograph: The Cardinal's Hat, Worcester. Not a room photograph. · Chris Whippet · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Worcester — Ye Olde Talbot Hotel

Historical building photograph: The Olde Talbot, Worcester. Not a room photograph. · Chris Whippet · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Worcester — Cathedral Square choirs

Buildings and open space around Cathedral Square in Worcester. · Des Blenkinsopp · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no crop or content edits.

London — Park Plaza County Hall London

The Park Plaza County Hall Hotel · David Howard · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

London — The Z Hotel Piccadilly

Orange Street, London 2 — surrounding street, not a hotel interior · Philafrenzy · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

London — citizenM London Bankside

Southwark Street in the Bankside neighbourhood — not the citizenM hotel · Bex Walton from London, England · CC BY 2.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

London — Royal Lancaster London

Royal Lancaster London · Quizwammer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

London — The Savoy

Historical exterior photograph; current signage and frontage may differ. · Alan Light · CC BY 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

London — Follow the river lights

The South Bank seen from Hungerford Bridge, outside the Christmas market; the riverside setting for a winter wander. · AndyScott · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

London — A bigger day in Hyde Park

An illuminated archway at a previous Hyde Park Winter Wonderland; this year’s entrances and attractions may differ. · Christine Matthews · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Exeter — Hotel Indigo Exeter

Nearby — Exeter Cathedral and Cathedral Green in snow, January 2023; not a photograph of Hotel Indigo. · Azurevanilla ash · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Exeter — Hotel du Vin Exeter

Exeter - Hotel du Vin - Formerly Eye Infirmary · Rob Farrow · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Exeter — Leonardo Hotel Exeter

Jury's Inn Hotel Exeter · John Firth · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Exeter — Holiday Inn Express Exeter City Centre

Exeter : Frog Street & Tudor Street Junction · Lewis Clarke · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no other changes. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Exeter — Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Historical exterior photograph; current signage and frontage may differ. · Simon Cobb · CC0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Nottingham — Park Plaza Nottingham

Maid Marian Way street context; historical photograph. · David Hallam-Jones · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Nottingham — Crowne Plaza Nottingham

Nearby — Theatre Royal, Nottingham; not a photograph of the hotel. · John Sutton · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Nottingham — ibis Nottingham Centre

Fletcher Gate street context near ibis Nottingham Centre. · Bryn Holmes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Nottingham — Lace Market Hotel

High Pavement: the Lace Market Hotel · John Sutton · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Nottingham — Hilton Nottingham

Nearby — Theatre Royal, Nottingham; not a photograph of the hotel. · Jonathan Clitheroe · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Nottingham — Make time for the lights

Old Market Square in a previous Christmas season; this does not show the 2026 Sky Skate layout. · Chris Whippet · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Bath — Abbey Hotel Bath

Hotel exterior · Lewis Clarke · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; source file uncropped. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Bath — Hampton by Hilton Bath City

Hotel exterior · Chris debian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; source file uncropped. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Bath — The Z Hotel Bath

The street outside — Saw Close / Westgate Street (not the hotel) · Partonez · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; source file uncropped. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Bath — Holiday Inn Express Bath

The hotel’s street — Lower Bristol Road (not the hotel) · Rod Allday · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; source file uncropped. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Bath — The Gainsborough Bath Spa

Hotel exterior · Rwendland · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; source file uncropped. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Bath — Mulled wine and cider

Illustrative food photograph, not The Box’s products. · Loyna · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; source file uncropped. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Bath — Butter-tablet fudge

Illustrative food photograph, not Meg’s Cottage Fudge products. · GeoTrinity · CC BY 3.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; source file uncropped. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Bath — New Bond Street chalets

New Bond Street outside market season; not a photograph of the Christmas market. · DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; source file uncropped. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Bath — A warm stop on Stall Street

Stall Street outside market season; not a photograph of the market’s indoor bar. · John Baker · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; source file uncropped. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Lincoln — The White Hart Hotel Lincoln

Bailgate in Lincoln; nearby setting, not a White Hart hotel photograph · Dave Hitchborne · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Lincoln — Castle Hotel & Apartments

Bailgate in Lincoln; nearby setting, not a Castle Hotel photograph · Dave Hitchborne · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Lincoln — Tower Hotel

Bailgate in uphill Lincoln; nearby setting, not a Tower Hotel photograph · Steve Fareham · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Lincoln — The Lincoln Hotel

Historic Bailgate streetscape; nearby setting, not a Lincoln Hotel photograph · Jonathan Clitheroe · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Lincoln — DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln

Bailgate in Lincoln; city setting, not a DoubleTree hotel photograph · David Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Lincoln — Browse in the cathedral setting

Archival cathedral setting, photographed 30 November 2024; not the new 2026 market. · Sanj1982 · CC BY 4.0 · Original image · Resized proportionally and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Liverpool — Radisson RED Liverpool

North Western Hotel, Lime Street, Liverpool · john driscoll · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Liverpool — Holiday Inn Liverpool City Centre

View towards the Holiday Inn · John S Turner · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Liverpool — ibis Styles Liverpool Centre Dale Street

IBIS Styles viešbutis, Liverpulis · Bearas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Liverpool — The Resident Liverpool

The Resident Liverpool building at 29 Seel Street — archive exterior · Stephen Richards · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Liverpool — Titanic Hotel Liverpool

Titanic Hotel’s former North Warehouse at Stanley Dock; this is the dockside building, not a room photograph. · PeterMarchantNWBuildings10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Liverpool — Skate beside St George’s Hall

A previous Christmas market beside St George’s Hall; this does not show the current rink or 2026 layout. · Matt Harrop · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Aberdeen — Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

Marischal College on Broad Street, a nearby city setting; not Residence Inn or a room view. · me · Public domain · Original image · Resized to a maximum of 1000 px and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Aberdeen — Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

Union Terrace Gardens bandstand, Aberdeen; nearby city setting, not Sandman Signature Hotel or a room view. · no image credit - pre-1900 postcard image · Public domain · Original image · Resized to a maximum of 1000 px and converted toWebP; no content edits.

Aberdeen — Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

Marischal College at night; a nearby Aberdeen landmark, not Aberdeen Douglas Hotel or a room view. · AlasdairW · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image · Resized to a maximum of 1000 px and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Aberdeen — ibis Aberdeen Centre – Quayside

Union Terrace Gardens in August 2023; nearby city setting, not ibis Aberdeen or a room view. · UltrasonicMadness · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized to a maximum of 1000 px and converted toWebP; no content edits.

Aberdeen — The Station Hotel

The Station Hotel, Aberdeen, photographed in an earlier year; check current hotel information. · Bill Harrison · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized to a maximum of 1000 px and converted toWebP; no content edits.

Aberdeen — Make a night of Broad Street

Marischal College illuminated after dark, photographed in October 2021. Archive city setting for Broad Street, not the 2026 Christmas Village. · AlasdairW · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image · Resized where needed and converted to WebP; no content edits. Displayed with a cover crop.

Cardiff — The Parkgate Hotel

Nearby Principality Stadium seen from Westgate Street; not The Parkgate Hotel or a view from its rooms. · Dominic Nelson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Cardiff — Hotel Indigo Cardiff

Nearby St John Street and High Street Arcade; not a hotel interior · Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Cardiff — Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Historic Parc Hotel building, now Leonardo Hotel Cardiff · Peter Broster · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Cardiff — Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff exterior in 2023 · Seth Whales · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Cardiff — Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Hotel exterior in 2023 under its former Sleeperz name; now Four Points Flex · Seth Whales · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Bristol — Harbour Hotel Bristol

Harbour Hotel Bristol exterior in 2026 · Evan T Jones · CC0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Bristol — Clayton Hotel Bristol City

Clayton Hotel Bristol exterior · Tadeusz Hare · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Bristol — ibis Bristol Centre

Millennium Square beside ibis Bristol Centre; nearby setting, not a hotel interior · mattbuck (category) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Bristol — Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre

Hilton Garden Inn Bristol exterior · Roger Cornfoot · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Bristol — Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre

Delta Hotel Bristol City Centre exterior · Tadeusz Hare · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized to 1000px maximum and converted to WebP; no content edits.

Leeds — The Queens Hotel

Queens Hotel, Leeds · Tim Green · CC BY 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Leeds — Novotel Leeds Centre

Novotel, Whitehall Quay, Leeds · Stephen Craven · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Leeds — ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena

Ibis Styles Hotel, Wade Lane (part of the Merrion Centre complex), Leeds, West Yorkshire. This was formerly the Merrion Hotel. Taken on the afternoon of Wednesday the 12th of December 2018. · Mtaylor848 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Leeds — Dakota Leeds

Dakota Deluxe Hotel, Bond Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Taken on the afternoon of Thursday the 29th March 2018. (The clocks having moved mean the time is an hour later than the metadata suggests). · Mtaylor848 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Leeds — DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre

Historical exterior photograph; current signage and frontage may differ. · Mark Stevenson · CC BY 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Leeds — City Square at Christmas

The Black Prince statue in City Square, photographed in 2022 outside the market season; the square’s layout has since changed. · Mtaylor848 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Birmingham — Hyatt Regency Birmingham

Hyatt Regency, Birmingham · Oliver Mills · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Adapted image offered under the source licence. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Birmingham — Holiday Inn Express Birmingham City Centre

Contemporary hotel building · Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Adapted image offered under the source licence. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Birmingham — ibis Birmingham New Street Station

Ladywell Walk near ibis Birmingham New Street Station; neighbourhood view · David Hallam-Jones · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Adapted image offered under the source licence. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Birmingham — Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Snow Hill

1 Snow Hill Plaza, St Chad's Circus, Birmingham · Stephen Richards · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP. Adapted image offered under the source licence. Displayed with a 16:10 cover crop.

Birmingham — The Grand Hotel Birmingham

Nearby — St Philip’s Cathedral and its grounds, opposite The Grand Hotel; not a photograph of the hotel. · Laura Creaven · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed in a landscape crop.

Birmingham — Victoria Square after dark

Birmingham’s Council House and Victoria Square after dark; a historical setting photograph. · Anneli Salo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed with a landscape crop.

Cambridge — University Arms

Historical building photograph: The rebuilt University Arms Hotel in Cambridge. Not a room photograph. · Richard Humphrey · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Cambridge — The Gonville Hotel

Historical building photograph: Gonville Hotel entrance. Not a room photograph. · Sebastian Ballard · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Cambridge — ibis Cambridge Central Station

Nearby setting: Cambridge railway station MMB 16. Not a photograph of ibis Cambridge Central Station or its rooms. · mattbuck (category) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Cambridge — Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Nearby setting: Downing Street toward Pembroke Street, 25 Dec, 2008. Not a photograph of Hilton Cambridge City Centre or its rooms. · Mohammed Tawsif Salam · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.

Cambridge — Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Nearby setting: Cambridge University Social Club. Not a photograph of Graduate by Hilton Cambridge or its rooms. · James Yardley · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image · Resized and compressed to WebP; no content edits.