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This page may be referred to as www.birmingham.gov.uk/frankfurtmarket
The world’s largest authentic German Christmas market to be staged outside of
Germany or Austria has returned to Birmingham, with more than 90 stalls
set to bring a truly festive experience to the city centre.
Now in its eighth year the Frankfurt Christmas Market, supported by
Heart FM, is the centrepiece of the city’s annual
Christmas events calendar. It is expected to attract more than two
million visitors to the city during its six-week run.
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Venue: Victoria Square and Upper New Street
Date: 13
November - 23 December 2008
Time: 10am-9pm daily
Traditional stalls offer the usual array of traditional handmade toys,
Christmas decorations, beautiful jewellery and craft goods as well as a
helter skelter and carousel to keep younger visitors entertained. Enjoy
the delights of German mulled wine (Glühwein), grilled sausages,
vegetarian options, pretzels, German beer, and for those with a sweet
tooth, gingerbread, crepes and marzipan sweets.
At the heart of
the market in Victoria Square is a traditional bandstand where musicians
perform every lunchtime and evening. Groups of local carol singers and
school children are also staging special performances throughout the
festive period.
See the attachment at
the foot of this page for the full schedule of entertainment and
activities.
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This year the Frankfurt Market is joined by Birmingham’s
Christmas Craft Fair, which is double the size of last year with over 50
stalls filling Chamberlain Square and the Centenary Way bridge. It offers
an entirely different collection of stalls with local traders selling
handcrafted items created locally and imported from all over the world.
Family Days at the Market
Saturday 15 November and Saturday 6
December.
Family Days are a great opportunity for the whole family to
enjoy the market. With a Secret Santa Hunt with prizes to be won, and
extra activities and fun games for kids of all ages to keep everyone
entertained.
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Why not make a weekend of it?
With so many stalls to
browse (140 including the Craft Fair), why not avoid the evening crowds
by taking advantage of one of the great centrally located hotels and
stay for the whole weekend? With the markets right on your doorstep for
a relaxing morning browse, there are also plenty of other activities in
Birmingham to keep you entertained for the whole weekend.
See our
What's On section or go to
www.visitbirmingham.com
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Visitors to the markets can get fantastic discounted rates from £84 for
two people (including breakfast) at the beautiful Macdonald Burlington
Hotel on New Street.
Book online at:
www.MacdonaldHotels.co.uk/Burlington
or call 0844 879 9019 and quote
"Frankfurt Market"
Please note that discounts are subject
to promotional availability.
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 | | Frankfurt - Romerberg Square |
Birmingham has been twinned with
Frankfurt (www.frankfurt.de) for more than 40 years. The partnership is
celebrated every year by a range of economic, political and cultural
events and exchanges involving schools, business, and community groups.
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market will run from 13 November to 23
December in Victoria Square and Upper New Street, and is open from 10am
to 9pm daily.
For more information call 0121 464 2012.
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How to get to Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market
The
Frankfurt Market is centrally located in Victoria Square just minutes
away from New Street station.
Interactive Car Parking Map: If travelling by car, please use the
Brunel Street, Brindley Drive, NIA, Civic Centre, Livery Street, Moat
Lane or Dudley Street car parks.
To plan your journey by public
transport on 0870 608 2608 or visit
www.networkwestmidlands.com
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