Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market
Sharpe | Dec 14, 2009 | Comments View Comments
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market and Craft Fair 2009
Once upon a time Christmas was all about Christmas cake and presents. Now it’s about Christmas cake, alcohol and presents.
Happily, Birmingham hosts an annual market in the style of Frankfurt (the two are twinned), which provides me with ample amounts of the above necessities.
If like me, you intend to get the gifts sorted by November so you can be smug but inevitably end up weeping in the aisles of Asda because you can’t find a pressie for the cat, you should pay a visit to the Victoria Square and New Street area where you’ll thank your lucky stars for over 180 stalls selling a little something for everyone.
Potential stocking fillers include handmade jewellery, ceramics, candles as well as genuine German sweet treats and bread all fresh and ready for sampling.
Last year 2 million people (which is alot by any standard) visited Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market, and there’s plenty of Gluhwein if the crowds get too much for your delicate constitution.
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market @ Victoria Square and New Street
12 Nov – 23 Dec (Craft Fair from 19 Nov) between 10am – 9pm
Satisfy your curiosity by calling for info on 0121 464 2012
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