Opening Times
| Mon | 10am - 9pm | | Tue | 10am - 9pm | | Wed | 10am - 9pm | | Thu | 10am - 9pm | | Fri | 10am - 9pm | | Sat | 10am - 9pm | | Sun | 10am - 9pm |
Additional
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| Entertainment |
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| Disabled Access |
YES
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Location
Victoria Square, New Street and Chamberlain Square
Entry Charge
Free
How to get there
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| Pay Parking |
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Nearest Bus Route:
Various
Nearest Railway Station:
Birmingham New Street
Nearest Tram Stop:
None
Nearest Tube Station:
None
Nearest Airport:
Birmingham International
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Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market & Craft Fair
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market has become a huge favourite with both residents and visitors to the city from all over the UK and Europe. Combined with the city’s own Christmas Craft Fair of local traders, it offers a total of over 180 stalls to browse and enjoy.
Open daily from 12 November to 23 December, 10am-9pm, it is the largest authentic German market outside of Germany and Austria and is arguably one of the most popular Christmas markets in the UK.
Enjoy the feel of a small village within the heart of the bustling city centre, with picturesque wooden chalets offering traditional handcrafted gifts, including jewellery, wooden toys, dolls and candles.
Visitors’ senses will be delighted as they are invited to enjoy the Glühwein (German mulled wine), German beers, traditional sausages, meats, sweets, marzipans, breads and pastries.
A truly continental atmosphere is conjured up by the lights, sounds and smells of this unique spectacle that is imported in its entirety and then installed in the beautiful setting of Birmingham's Victoria Square.
The whole experience will be enhanced with live music every lunchtime and evening from a traditional bandstand.
A truly international welcome and a unique shopping experience await all visitors to the heart of Birmingham this Christmas!
For more information telephone 0121 464 2012 or click on the weblink.
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By frits, bristol
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14/12/2009
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To come from a distant town to BIRMINGHAM,I was really pleasantly surprised with the positive attitude,of the supporting workers around the venue. Polite,friendly,and highly visible.. Ok so the prices were.... The point was a good day out. A good excuse to take the train.
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By santa, England
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11/11/2009
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If you have never been to this xmas market then I think that you will be pleasantly suprised. It is not as genuine as it used to be because the stallholders are now no longer exclusively German. Some stalls are English craft stalls which can be found anywhere in the UK which is really a great shame.
The market can get very busy indeed, so be prepared to be jostled. The price of goods can sometimes be quite expensive.
But the plus side of this market is it makes a nice change and can be fun. It really is at its best during the evening when it gets dark because you can then see it all illuminated.
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By Lina, Birmingham Uk
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29/10/2009
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I have been going to the frankfurt market since it first arrived here. Took my daughter on the carousel. I like the atmosphere its very festive. There is a large range of items you could only buy in Germany. Some items are reasonably priced and some expensive. They do have great food - the burgers and fried potatoes-crepes are lovely, mulled wine, beer, chocolates. Nice items to buy as gifts the jewellery is good it lasts well.I bought a knitted hat I wore in New York last year. Everything is good quality I will be there again this year.They sell mainly handmade goods I love the Christmas tree decorations.
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By kimb, Telford
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27/10/2009
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I enjoy this market each year for my fix of Braties and gluwhein but some of the prices are a bit steep.
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By Crazycat, UK
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09/08/2009
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The market is located in the centre of Birmingham so very easy to get to by train or car. There are a wide variety of stalls selling a good selection of products although there were several that were not selling anything particularly festive or authentic. Overall though you could pick up some nice german gifts. Food choice was fab with a wide range to choose from, as well as the usual Gluhvein stands.
The market will take a couple of hours to explore, and afterwards there are some other attractions to take a look at. The shopping centres are large and include some big names including Harvey Nichols. There is also the area around the canals - Brindley Place, that's nice for a wonder too.
Overall a good market, but if you want a real festive atmosphere, you can't beat Germany. For a fab day out if you are based in the UK, it's well worth a visit.
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