What is the best train station for the Birmingham Christmas market?

The central location of the market makes it immensely easy to reach! New Street, where the market runs, is adjacent to – you guessed it – Birmingham New Street Station, making it easily accessible by rail.

How far is Piccadilly Station from Christmas market?

Manchester's main bus station, Shudehill Interchange, is about a third of a mile and a five minute walk away from Albert Square, and the station at Piccadilly Gardens is half a mile and a 10 minute walk.

How far is Birmingham New Street from Christmas market?

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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 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.

Where is the Christmas market in Birmingham 2023?

The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is open from November 2nd to December 24th, 2023. It is located on Victoria Square and New Street in Birmingham, England.

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Where is Birmingham Christmas market held?

Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market is located on Victoria Square and New Street and the whole market can be accessed by wheelchair users, as it is possible to take a route that avoids steps.

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.

Which is the best Christmas market in the UK?

How good is Birmingham Christmas market?

Birmingham's very own Frankfurt Christmas market has been rated the third best in the UK. Nothing quite compares sipping a mulled wine and admiring the twinkling lights at a bustling Christmas market, the idea of which dates back to the Middle Ages in Germany.

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.

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!

What street is the Birmingham Christmas market on?

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

What time does Birmingham Christmas market finish?

There's a big change with the opening hours for the 2023 Birmingham German Christmas Market - as it won't be standard opening hours every day, compared to last year's daily 10am to 9pm hours. The opening times are as follows: Mondays to Thursdays - 11am to 9pm. Fridays - 11am to 9.30pm.

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Is Piccadilly tube station open?

No disruptions

There are no reported disruptions at any .

What travel zone is Piccadilly?

About. Piccadilly Circus Underground Station is in zone 1 on the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines.

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.

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.

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.

What is Europe's biggest Christmas market?

The Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz is the largest and most popular, boasting over 150 stalls and live music performances. Make sure to try the Glühwein (hot spiced wine) and the traditional Austrian gingerbread cookies. Don't miss out on the stunning Christmas lights at Karlsplatz.

What is the number one Christmas market in Europe?

Cologne, Germany

No place does Christmas quite like Germany, with lebkuchen and glühwein and twinkling lights taking up the fairy-tale like medieval town squares each winter. Cologne is no different, with four big markets popping up each Christmas.

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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.

How much is a pint at the German market Birmingham?

However this year, the cost seems to have stayed steady, since rising in price since 2021. A number of stalls throughout Victoria Square and New Street have priced bratwursts at £6, with beer priced at £6.50 a pint. Gluhwein has also stayed the same at £6.

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Get into the festive spirit

With a wide variety of stalls on offer, including one hosted by our very own retail shop, there will be something for everyone to indulge in, from mulled wine, different cheeses and decadent sweet treats, to knitwear, jewellry and ceramics.