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We've picked 21 of the most magical Christmas markets, fairs and events taking place across the East Midlands leading up to Christmas 2025.

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Melton's Christmas lights switch-on back in 2019 - this year's has been cancelled due to expected high winds

Melton's Christmas lights switch-on cancelled due to high winds

While some may stay indoors during the snowfall, others eager for content for their Instagram may consider the following Christmas markets considered the most 'Instagrammable' in Europe this year.

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An aerial view of this year's Melton Christmas Market, which attracted 15,000 people over the three days EMN-210712-161115001

Melton Christmas Market attracted 15,000 people this year

Melton Market Place, where a Christmas market had been due to take place this weekend EMN-201130-091542001

Melton’s Christmas market is cancelled
The Christmas market scheduled in Melton town centre for next weekend has now been cancelled as the borough comes under tighter coronavirus restrictions.
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