Pre Christmas why not spend a couple of nights at a wonderful castle while doing some Christmas shopping for your loved ones at one of the many Christmas markets taking place in the UK. Here we list the nearest castles to some of the best ones.

Brixham Christmas Market – Bovey Castle
26th November and 27th November

The market will be hosted under one large marquee where traders will be offering something different and unique. There are over 40 stalls full of cakes, arts, crafts, Christmas gifts, bottle ales, jewellery and Children’s books.

After a day of shopping Bovey Castle is a perfect place for a luxurious and relaxing stay. Put your feet up in any of the 8 deluxe room types. These rooms include TV, WIFI, and full use of the spa starting at £179 for single rooms and £249 for double rooms.

Bovey Castle and Brixham Christmas Market , nearest Airport Exeter.

Cirencester Christmas Market – Thornbury Castle
25th November to the 11th December

The heart of Cirencester will be transformed by the Christmas Market and will sell a wide range of clothes, gifts, toys and festive food and drink. With different activities taking place each day, centred on the Christmas market, but spilling out across the town. Activities include the switching on of the lights, the lantern procession, as well as live music and street performances.

Whilst enjoying the Cotswold s and the day’s excitement, relax at Thornbury Castle. Be like a king or a queen for a night winding down in one of 27 rooms, some with a four-poster bed, stone walls, tapestries, roaring fires, ornate carved ceilings and views to historic parkland and the River Severn.

Thornbury Castle and Cirencester Christmas Market, nearest Airport Bristol.

Newcastle Continental Christmas Market – Lumley Castle
21st November to the 3rd December

You can get the cosy feeling of handmade food and special one-off gifts for your family and friends as The Continental Market offers gourmet ingredients experience sights, sounds and smells of Europe.

Lumley Castle is no ordinary hotel, a magnificent place to fill you with awe. Enjoy the view from you room, overlooking beautiful parklands. The individually designed Feature Rooms start from 315 pounds.

Lumley Castle and Newcastle Continental Christmas Market, nearest Airport Newcastle.