Christmas in Glasgow

Glasgow is the perfect place to visit at Christmas. Despite the typical Scottish weather, the city comes alive with busy shoppers enjoying the high street, visitors from far and away enjoying the Christmas lights &markets and families making memories attending one of the many Christmas shows and pantos. There’s something for everyone here and our serviced apartment accommodation in Glasgow offers the perfect accommodation for couples, families, groups and solos who love a home from home feeling for their festive break. 

Christmas Market in Glasgow 

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to the Christmas markets in St Enoch Square Glasgow where you’re always in for a treat. Traders from across the globe welcome guests from across the country and the world with festive treats like Churros, Crepes, Yorkshire Pudding Wraps, Chestnuts, Luxury Hot Chocolate & Artisan Coffee and so much more. The festive bar is the place to be if you love a festive alcoholic drink that will warm you from the inside out. 

You’ll also have your pick of the best local and independent traders selling some gorgeous gift ideas at the Christmas markets. You’ll find a wide selection of toys, textiles, skincare, candles, gift sets, candles and so much more with unique items you’d never find on the high street.

Glasgow Illuminated 

The city lights up like a giant Christmas tree around Christmas time and this year we have the extra special Glasgow Illuminated to look forward to too. City Chambers, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Buchanan Galleries and The Buck’s Head Building (at St Enoch Centre)and more are encased in festive lights and images from 4pm from 1 December until 2 January. It’s a great photo opportunity and shows Glasgow in its best possible light. 

Panto in Glasgow

Did you know that panto has been in the UK since the 14th Century? Every year Pantos still play a big part in family tradition with young and old enjoying the music and madness of the show. This year we are spoiled for choice with everything from community theatre to large scale, professional performances. This year visit the Tron Theatre where you’ll meet Dorothy Blawna-Gale, her trusty dog Tronto and their friends the scarecrow without a brain, the tin (wo)man without a heart and the cowardly lion (whose favourite place to hide is the fridge)as they adventure through Oz! Alternatively you could enjoy a true rags to riches story with Cinderella in King’s Theatre Glasgow where you’ll enjoy laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of ‘He’s Behind You!’. 

Hogmanay in Glasgow 

We take New Year’s very seriously in Scotland –it even has its own unique name. Visit Glasgow this Hogmanay for a start to the year you won’t forget. Every year, the fireworks take pride of place in the hearts and eyes of locals and visitors where they can ring in the new year with a bang and a flash. Restaurants, pubs and bars have their own special celebrations with a variety of high class or casual parties catering to all tastes and budgets. Glasgow pubs and people guarantee a warm welcome and more new friends than you ever knew you had all signing Old Lang Syne as the bell strikes 12 on a New Year’s you’ll never forget. 

Accommodation in Glasgow 

Christmas is a busy time in Glasgow with people travelling from far and wide to enjoy our excellent shopping, Hogmanay festivities and the exciting Christmassy atmosphere throughout the city. This year don’t leave it until the last minute to book your accommodation in Glasgow. Our team have created some extra special packages for you this year to help you make up for lost time with family and friends. Our ‘Making Memories’ and ‘Christmas is Better’ packages were designed with families in mind, offering you enough space and facilities to make yourself at home in Glasgow. With each package, you’ll enjoy all of the perks of a serviced apartment, relax before you leave with a late check out and we’ll leave a special Christmas treat for you when you arrive. 

All of our best available rates and special offers are exclusively available on our official website. You won’t find deals like this anywhere else. We look forward to welcoming you to Glasgow this year and playing a small part in your favourite festive memories for years to come.