Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market Venue: Victoria Square and Upper New Street Date: Mid November to 23 December Time: 10am-9pm daily Traditional stalls offered 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. Visitors were able to 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 each year is a traditional bandstand where musicians perform every lunchtime and evening. Groups of local carol singers and school children also stage special performances throughout the festive period.

Traditional Christmas Sweets In 2008, the Frankfurt Market was joined by Birmingham’s Christmas Craft Fair, which was double the size of 2007 with over 50 stalls filling Chamberlain Square and the Centenary Way bridge. It offered 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 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.

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. For more information call 0121 464 2012.