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Cheap UK Christmas market city breaks from £29.50pp – from York to Edinburgh

THERE'S no need to jet away for a magical Christmas escape this year with so many wonderful winter breaks on your doorstep.

are featuring tons of great deals for festive fun across the UK, from Christmas markets in York to ice skating and pampering in Bournemouth.

 The Scottish capital, Edinburgh, is a popular destination to spend Christmas and Hogmanay
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The Scottish capital, Edinburgh, is a popular destination to spend Christmas and HogmanayCredit: Alamy

With fairground rides, Christmas markets, theatre and ice skating, Edinburgh's Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations are very popular with both Brits and foreign tourists.

Enjoy a one or two-night stay with dinner, bed and breakfast at the 4* Melville Castle Hotel in Edinburgh from £109 for two people.

Or head to historic York to wander the cobbled streets and browse Christmas markets featuring arts, crafts and plenty of mulled wine.

are offering an overnight or two-night stay at the 4* Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel with breakfast, dinner credit and a bottle of Prosecco from £109 for two people.

 Browse the magical Christmas markets and quaint shops in York's medieval streets for festive gifts this year
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Browse the magical Christmas markets and quaint shops in York's medieval streets for festive gifts this yearCredit: Getty - Contributor

Christmas is a popular time to see the world famous Blackpool Illuminations and now you can book an overnight or two-night stay at the Imperial Hotel - with breakfast, leisure access and late checkout - from £59 for two people.

Or, stop off in the Midlands for a festive city break in Birmingham including an overnight stay at the 4* Clayton Hotel plus a glass of prosecco, three course dinner and breakfast, from £99 for two people.

If ice skating and Christmas markets, followed by relaxing at the hotel spa and a three-course dinner for two sounds like a romantic winter break, check out this Bournemouth escape for festive fun by the sea.

The deal includes an overnight stay at The Queen's Hotel with three-course dinner, access to the hotel's spa facilities, ice skating and more from £79 for two people.

 Enjoy shows, interactive attractions, fairground rides and more at the world famous Winter Wonderland in London's Hyde Park
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Enjoy shows, interactive attractions, fairground rides and more at the world famous Winter Wonderland in London's Hyde ParkCredit: Getty - Contributor

And finally, look no further than London for fantastic festive lights, world-class Christmas shopping and tons of family-friendly theatre and attractions.

Plus, you can experience the world famous Winter Wonderland with ice skating, spectacular shows - such as Peter Pan on Ice and Zippo's Christmas Circus - and festive fairground rides in London's Hyde Park.

Enjoy an overnight stay at the Lion & Key Hotel with bed and breakfast from £59 for two people.

also have plenty of European and UK Christmas market deals to choose from - such as Edinburgh Christmas markets with flights from £79.

Still not had your fill of Christmas markets? Read our round-up of cheap European Christmas market destinations.

And if you fancy giving the kids a treat this Christmas, find cheap Disneyland Paris Christmas deals from £199pp.

Or if you'd rather jet off for a beach break, take a look at these romantic adult-only holidays for winter 2018.

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