Where is Birmingham Christmas Market 2023?

Christmas Market in Birmingham Set against the stunning backdrop of the city's grand civic buildings of Victoria Square and the bustling New Street shopping district, Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is the largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Austria and Germany.

Will there be a 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.

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 far is Birmingham New Street from Christmas Market?

Transport and Travel

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 do you park for the Christmas market in Birmingham?

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How do you get to Birmingham Christmas market?

Taking the train is one of the easiest ways to travel into Birmingham in the busy lead up to Christmas. 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.

What street is the Birmingham Christmas market on?

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

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.

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.

What time does Birmingham New Street open?

Birmingham New Street is not open 24 hours a day, it is open Monday – Friday: 04:15 – 02:00, Saturday: 04:15 – 00:15, and Sunday: 08:00 – 02:00.

Which is the best Christmas market in the UK?

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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!

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.

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 days are Birmingham market on?

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

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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 Birmingham's biggest Christmas market?

Set against the stunning backdrop of the city's grand civic buildings of Victoria Square and the bustling New Street shopping district, Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is the largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Austria and Germany.

Where is the biggest 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.

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.

Can you pay cash at Birmingham Christmas Market?

Cashpoints. The best way of spending money on the Birmingham German Christmas Market is to use cash. But note that the prices of the sausages are up to 12.5 per cent higher this year. While the market is free to enter, a £5 pint of beer and a £4.50 bratwurst will leave you with just 50p change from a tenner.

What do they sell at Christmas markets?

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The Christmas Market features a range of traders selling local sourced and handmade crafts, Christmas shopping staples and delicious food and beverage.

Where is the best place to visit for Christmas markets?

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.

Where in England has good Christmas markets?