How to get to Birmingham Christmas Market?

Coming into either Birmingham New Street or Moor Street train stations and you'll be just a couple of minutes' walk from the start of the markets. We recommend you start at the Rotunda Square end of the markets and work your way up New Street to Victoria Square.

How far away is Birmingham Christmas Market from the train station?

if you are travelling from Birmingham New Street, the market is only 5 minutes away. Travel there with Chiltern on one of our great value Advance Fares from just £6.40 one-way.

Where is the best place to park for the Christmas market in Birmingham?

You'll want to make sure you have somewhere clean, secure and safe to park your vehicle while you're out enjoying yourself. B4 Car Park is located on Weaman street with easy access and egress to A38(M) the best place to park to avoid the city centre congestion. We are just a 9 minute stroll to the German Markets!

How many stalls are there at Birmingham Christmas market?

With over 120 stalls available, it's no surprise that the Christmas market draws in crowds from far and wide. It's estimated that more than 5 million people visit the attraction each year and it is considered to be the largest and most authentic Christmas market outside of Central Europe.

Is Birmingham Christmas market the best?

It's good news for festive Brummies with our German Christmas Market being named the best in the UK. There's no need to travel to another city to enjoy the best seasonal cheer with our stunning annual extravaganza in Victoria Square, and down New Street, coming top in a survey by Christmas Tree World.

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Is Birmingham Christmas market expensive?

The food/drink and the tat is overpriced. For example a 175ml Baileys hot chocolate was £7.00. In addition you had to pay £5.00 deposit for the mug which you got back when you returned it. Hot dogs were at least £6.00 depending on length.

Where is the biggest Christmas market in the UK?

Perhaps the biggest in Britain, boasting over 300 traders, Manchester is home to a jolly gigantic Christmas market. The city centre has multiple streets packed with stalls offering a multitude of tantalising food and drink, as well as an extensive range of gifts to buy for loved ones.

Is the Birmingham Christmas market Cancelled for 2023?

Last year in 2022, the market opened on November 3 and closed on December 24. However, this year we will get to experience the Birmingham German Christmas Market for an extra day! The dates for 2023 have been announced as Thursday, November 2, to Sunday, December 24.

How to get a stall at Birmingham market?

All traders need to register with us before they can rent a stall. To register you will need to provide the following things by email: your British or EU passport, or an approved Right to Work document, which shows you are allowed to work in the UK.

Which is the best Christmas market in the UK?

What street is the Birmingham Christmas market on?

Where and when. Location: Victoria Square and New Street.

What can you buy at Birmingham Christmas Market?

And whilst you're here why not pick up some presents for your family and friends with everything from handcrafted wooden decorations and delicate glass baubles to in the form of the ever-favourite crystal lamps, Sounds of Nature, hand-crafted leatherwork, toys, jewellery and much more besides!

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What trainline goes to Birmingham?

Book tickets to Birmingham in advance: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales usually release tickets 12 weeks in advance.

Are there two train stations in Birmingham?

If you're travelling to, from, or through Birmingham, then you have three main stations to choose from. Two of them serve the 'Snow Hill Lines', which are a network of lines that serve the West Midlands and beyond, while the other is a huge hub for services from all over Great Britain.

What is the name of the train station in Birmingham city Centre?

Birmingham New Street is the largest and busiest of the three main railway stations in Birmingham City Centre. It is a central hub of the British railway system.

Where does Birmingham Christmas market start?

WHERE CAN I FIND THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS? The markets run from right outside our front door at Rotunda (part of the Bullring), all the way to the top of New Street and into Victoria Square outside the Town Hall and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. They are over a kilometre long.

What time does the Birmingham market open?

What time do Birmingham markets shut?

Opening times

The market is open from Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5:30pm.

Why is Birmingham Christmas Market German?

Birmingham's German Market is a Christmas shopping event held in the city centre in November and December each year. Referred to by the council as Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham, because it was originally brought to the city from Frankfurt in 1997, it is the the largest of its kind outside Germany and Austria.

Will Birmingham Christmas market still go ahead?

The Birmingham German Christmas Market is set to close on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, 2023. Opening hours slightly differ this year, so on the stalls selling food, drink and traditional gifts will be open between 10am and 9pm as it stands. Perfect for those visiting the city centre on Christmas Eve.

When did the Christmas market start in Birmingham?

The Frankfurt Christmas Market (German: Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt) is an annual outdoor Christmas market held in central Birmingham, England. The market started in 2001 with 24 stalls and has expanded every year. It opens in mid November and continues until late December, closing just before Christmas.

Is Birmingham Christmas market big?

Running every November and December, the market attracts around 4 million people to the city each year. Birmingham is one of the best shopping destinations in the country and home to fantastic theatres, fascinating museums and attractions and the UK's most exciting food and drink scene.

Which city has the most Christmas markets?

Berlin, Germany

Berlin doesn't take Christmas festivities lightly, with over 100 Christmas markets taking place across the German city each year.