Three trips worth taking 13–15 November, picked from what’s on across Europe and checked against the organisers’ own sites.
This weekend in Europe
13–15 November
13 Nov – 31 Dec
Budapest
The Advent Feast at St Stephen's Basilica opens: Christmas market season starts in Budapest.
From 13 Nov
London
Christmas at Kew: an illuminated trail through Kew Gardens on selected dates.
Perugia, Italy
Eurochocolate fills Perugia’s hilltop centre with stalls and tastings for ten days. Umbria in November is quiet and golden. 13–22 Nov.
Budapest, Hungary
The Advent Feast in front of St Stephen’s Basilica opens on 13 November, the start of Budapest’s Christmas season, with a light show on the basilica’s façade. Go in the evening for the lights. 13 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027. The Vörösmarty tér market opens the same day and runs to 31 December.
London, United Kingdom
Kew’s after-dark trail is one of London’s favourite winter outings. Dates are selected, so book ahead on Kew’s site. From 13 Nov.
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