Christmas markets: Your Midlands round-up

Thousands are expected to attend markets over the Midlands Credit: Lsd Promotions

Christmas is on the way and the Midlands has a big choice of markets across the region to help bring in the festive spirit.

Here's a list of the Christmas Markets in the East and West Midlands this winter.

East Midlands:

Nottingham Winter Wonderland - Market Square, on until 24th December

Chatsworth Christmas Market - Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, on until 4th December

Mansfield Christmas Market - West Gate, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, on until 16th December

Chesterfield Artisan Market - New Square, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, on Sunday 23rd December

Welbeck Winter Weekend Credit: Welbeck Estate

West Midlands:

Birmingham Frankfurt Market - Victoria Square, Birmingham, on until 23rd December

Leamington Spa Yuletide Markets - The Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, on until 23rd December

Wolverhampton Victorian Market - Dudley St. and Queen Square, Wolverhampton, on the 14th-16th December

Stratford Upon Avon Christmas Market- Stratford Upon Avon Town Centre (streets include Bridge Street, Waterside, Henley Street, Wood Street, High Street, Sheep Street) On the 7th-9th December

Lichfield Christmas Food and Drink Festival- Lichfield City Centre, Lichfield, on the 8th - 9th December

Leamington Spa Yuletide Markets Credit: Sketts

Lichfield Winter Wonderland:

Beacon Park, Lichfield, 14th December - 4th January

And Lichfield will be having its very first Winter Wonderland this year. It's a new project from two local residents and entrepreneurs Nicola Clark and Stefan Siekierski. They say the event will have many attractions including an ice rink, craft, food, bars and an entertainment marquee.

Lichfield Winter Wonderland Synthetic Ice Rink Credit: Nicola Clark and Stefan Siekierski

Contact your local council for more information on your local market.