Going on holiday in winter can be tricky in the UK. This is because you have to deal with cold weather, rain, ice and snow. However, winter is a magical season in the UK. Every city is decorated with bright lights, trees and decorations. The UK is very enthusiastic about Christmas and New Year. The United Kingdom is a country that knows how to celebrate this cool season grandly. Below you will find a list of the best UK cities to visit in winter.
If you are looking to visit multiple cities in the UK, i’d recommend you hire a car. It’s much more reliable than UK public transport and will allow you to see more UK landmarks. For example, you can find the ideal car for travel around Belfast on Enjoy Travel. You can explore some of the beautiful scenery and landscapes elsewhere in Northern Ireland, such as The Giant’s Causeway. The same goes for Bath – you couldn’t visit without hiring a car and exploring the Cotswolds too!
The best UK cities to visit in winter list begins with London, England
One of the best UK cities to visit in winter is London is a city that many people from all around the world visit every year. It’s especially beautiful in the winter due to all the festive lights and decorations across the whole city. Despite the cold and the rain, people flock here as it’s such an authentic winter experience. You should visit all the iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, the Buckingham Palace and the London Eye, and also the extravagant Christmas markets that bring everyone together and offer fun activities. The Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is one of the best Christmas markets and fun fairs in the world. If you like Christmas shopping, London is the place to do it as there is everything from the most luxurious stores, to your high street favourites. If you have kids, London is the best city for children to enjoy the festive season for sure. London is also a great place to stay as a hub to reach other South of England locations. Why not spend 24 hours in Brighton, which is beautiful in the winter with lots of cosy coffee shops.
Bath, England
A popular winter destination in the United Kingdom is Bath, which is located in the south of England. It is a large city, close to Bristol and is definitely one o the best UK cities to visit in the colder months of the year. This city is a historical one as the Romans established unique bathing houses, which are public places where citizens could go to wash and bathe themselves. You can enjoy the city’s hot springs in Thermae Bath Spa, where the water is safe to swim in. You can not only learn all about the Roman baths in Bath, but also enjoy contemporary fun activities around this historical city, like taking part in special or family-friendly events such as the Bath on Ice icerink or walk the Bath skyline. 
Edinburgh, Scotland
The city of Edinburgh really is best in the winter. It has one of the most popular and famous Christmas markets. The Edinburgh Christmas Market takes over so much of the city around Princes Street and people travel from all over the world to experience it. It’s very cold in Edinburgh during the winter, so you can wrap up warm and really get into the festive spirit with a Baileys hot chocolate. It’s a best UK city to visit at New Year too, as they have a huge celebration with Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Royal Mile as the focus.
Edinburgh is a Scottish city that welcomes tourists all year round, however. This does not come as a surprise as it is considered the best city in the whole world. Although temperatures fall dramatically in winter, the view of the city becomes even more impressive. You should pay a visit to all the cool places that Edinburgh has to offer, such as the Dome and the National Museum of Scotland. The cosy pubs and restaurants serve some of the best Scottish produce and whiskey, making it one of the best UK cities to visit in winter.
Belfast, Northern Ireland – one of the best UK cities to visit in winter
Another one of the best UK cities to visit in winter in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast. All the impressive spots become even more beautiful in winter, with the touch of frost and festive lights. The city really is full of smiling and friendly people who are more than happy to chat away to you. You’ll really appreciate all the cosy pubs in this city as it gets cold here! Belfast is a great city for Christmas shopping and it has a fabulous Christmas market too. There are many great road trips from Belfast if you wish to see more of Northern Ireland.
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