What time do Birmingham Xmas markets open?

🎄 Don't forget Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market is open until 24 December 2023. 📆 Open from 11am Mon-Fri & from 10am Sat-Sun.

What time is Birmingham Christmas Market on?

Birmingham German Christmas Market opening and closing times 2025. The markets will be open daily from 10am to 9pm, where you can get access to tons of market stalls selling food and gifts. The opening times on Remembrance Sunday (10^th November) will be from 1pm to 9pm only.

Do you have to pay to go into Birmingham Christmas Market?

Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market is a free public event, open seven days a week. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the market at any time during our opening hours. How does the deposit on the cups and glasses work? When you buy a drink you pay a deposit on the cup or glass.

How many stalls are at the Birmingham Christmas market?

Most of them let you try before you buy, but save room for refreshments from the food court. Check the website for regular updates and offers from some of the 325 stallholders in attendance. Many offer discounts to gift fair visitors that won't be available elsewhere.

Are there toilets at Birmingham Christmas Market?

Plan where you use toilets

Public toilets are available at the junction of Victoria Square and Waterloo Street, and New Street railway station.

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How busy is Birmingham Christmas Market?

While it can get very busy at peak times, it's well worth braving the crowds for the atmosphere alone. All in all, the Frankfurt Birmingham Christmas Market is a magical annual tradition that offers something for everyone and brings the spirit of Christmas to life in the heart of the Midlands.

What stalls do you have at a Christmas Market?

How much is a pint at Birmingham Christmas Market?

Punters now wanting to enjoy a pint of beer with a regular bratwurst will be charged £13.50 – with both items having increased by 50p since 2023 when prices remined the same from the previous year.

What is the best Christmas market in the UK?

What to eat at Birmingham Christmas Market?

Pretzels, schnitzels, bratwursts, and roasted almonds will tempt your tastebuds, all of which can be washed down with gluhwein, weissbier (wheat beer), or tasty hot chocolate. A great place to meet up with family and friends and enjoy the live music programme on Victoria Square.

Do I need cash for Christmas markets?

Comfortable (and, ideally, waterproof) shoes are a must. Bring an extra (collapsible) shopping bag or two, in case browsing turns to buying. While more and more vendors take credit cards, it's wise to have cash, including small change for mug deposits, pay-to-pee bathrooms, and so on.

What is the one drink rule at Birmingham Christmas Market?

Rule One: One-drink Policy

' A rule first trialled last year, the community are angered to see it making a comeback this year. The signs stated: 'One drink per person. We ask for your understanding that we are only allowed to sell one alcoholic drink per person.

Which train station is best for Birmingham Christmas market?

How to get to the Birmingham Christmas Market. Birmingham New Street Station offers convenient rail connections from many of the UK's largest cities. From London, direct trains are available exclusively from London Euston. Trains are also available from Liverpool Lime Street.

Do you have to book tickets for Birmingham Christmas Market?

It is recommended to book tickets in advance which you can do so here. Give yourself and your loved the ultimate Christmas present! Start planning a festive family holiday and get the best hotel deal in Birmingham by booking one of Park Regis special packages.

Is Birmingham Christmas Market worth a visit?

There are plenty of Christmas markets across the UK, but for me, Birmingham's German market takes the crown. It's the largest authentic market outside of Austria and Germany, and honestly, it's well worth a visit.

Where is the prettiest Christmas Market?

What is the easiest Christmas Market to get to from the UK?

Brussels Christmas market is voted one of the best Christmas markets in Europe and is a great market for a family break or weekend shopping trip at only 1 hour 53 minutes from London by Eurostar. The Brussels Christmas market 2025 runs from 28 November 2025 to 4 January 2026.

How many stalls are at Birmingham Christmas Market?

With over 100 stalls at this year's Frankfurt Christmas Market, you'll be able to tuck into everything from stollen, pretzels and bratwurst to weissbier, mulled wine and hot chocolate.

What is the largest Christmas market in the UK?

Manchester Christmas Markets

Manchester is home to a jolly gigantic Christmas market, perhaps the biggest in Britain, boasting over 300 traders. 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 time does the Birmingham Cathedral Christmas market open?

Market Opening Times: Monday to Wednesday: 11:00am to 9:00pm. Thursday to Saturday: 11:00am to 9:30pm. Sunday: 12:00 noon to 9:00pm.

What is the most popular food at Christmas markets?

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What is the most famous Christmas market?

The largest Christmas market and one of the most well known is the Vienna Christmas World on Rathausplatz, near the Rathaus, Vienna's historic city hall.