What is the Birmingham Christmas Market?
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the largest German Christmas markets outside Germany or Austria, filling Victoria Square and New Street with wooden chalets, festive food and craft stalls every winter. It has run in the city for more than two decades and remains one of the best attended events in Birmingham’s calendar. Getting there by train has never been easier, with direct services into the city centre from Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham Snow Hill.
Ice Skating at the Christmas Market
An open-air ice rink is one of the most popular parts of the market each year, set up close to the main stalls with sessions for skaters of all abilities. Sessions are timed and tend to book up quickly in the run-up to Christmas, so it is worth reserving a slot online in advance rather than turning up on the day.
Main Attractions
The Birmingham Christmas Market is a traditional winter German market offering:
- Food and drink, with pretzels, bratwurst, mulled wine and hot chocolate a mainstay every year
- Live music from a mix of German and Birmingham performers on the main stage
- Christmas shopping at stalls selling traditional toys, crafts, jewellery and leatherwork
- An open-air ice rink, usually one of the busiest attractions of the whole market
Getting There from Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham Snow Hill
Both stations sit within a short, flat walk of the market.
- From Birmingham Moor Street, it is around five minutes on foot through the Bullring toward New Street and Victoria Square.
- From Birmingham Snow Hill, it is a similar walk down Colmore Row toward Victoria Square. Both routes are well signposted and step free.
If you’re looking for other Christmas Markets check out Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham, Blenheim Palace, Leamington Spa, Solihull and Banbury, all with easy, fee-free booking.
Birmingham Christmas Market FAQs
Where does the market take place?
The market runs along Victoria Square and New Street in the centre of Birmingham, postcode B1 1BD.
When does the market run, and how much does it cost?
The market typically runs from early November into late December. Entry is completely free. For this year’s exact opening dates, times and ice rink booking, check the official Birmingham Christmas Market listings on the Birmingham BID or Visit Birmingham website before you travel.
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