Explore Birmingham's Christmas Markets
The festive season is well and truly in full swing here in Birmingham! Birmingham transforms into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, mulled wine, and the aroma of roasted chestnuts. The city boasts a variety of Christmas markets, each offering unique gifts, delicious treats, and guaranteed festive cheer. Here's your guide to the best Christmas markets you can visit in Birmingham this year.
Christmas in Cathedral Square Craft Market
A delightful hidden gem which we are so lucky to have right on our doorstep! Just a 6-minute walk away, you will happen upon the cosy, traditional Cathedral Square Christmas Market. A little more low-key than the famous Frankfurt Christmas Market, however each year this market is soaring more and more in popularity. This market is brimming with 60+ independent businesses selling a diverse range of crafts, gifts, and ornaments, meaning you can spoil your loved ones with a one-of-a-kind gift this Christmas. be There will also be an array of pop-up food and drink vendors too including Purecraft Bar and Kitchen, Vegabond Wines, and Hookways. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter, listen to live music from local artists, and don’t forget to have a festive tipple at the infamous Pigeon in the Park pub too! Enjoy from Wednesday 13th November – Sunday 22nd December 2024.
Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham
From Friday 1st November to Tuesday 24th December 2024, Victoria Square will once again be home to the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market, which is the largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany and Austria. Birmingham is renowned for its Christmas markets, and they are a must-visit during the holiday season. Birmingham at Christmas is filled with the clinks of glasses of Glühwein classic Christmas songs ringing throughout the city, the scent of German Bratwurst and pretzels filling the air and the warmth of hot chocolates keeping your mittens toasty! Wander around wooden stalls adorned with twinkling lights and discover unique gifts, handmade crafts, and delicious seasonal treats.
Craft & Flea Market at the Custard Factory, Digbeth
On Sunday 1st December 2024, from 10am until 4pm, head down to Digbeth to support your local independents this year for your Christmas shopping. Head to the Custard Factory in Digbeth where you will find one-of-a-kind gifts, bespoke artwork, and vintage treasures. Pair your shopping with street food and festive cocktails from the vibrant Digbeth area.
Festive Afternoon Tea at Park Regis Birmingham
You are sure to build up quite the appetite whilst taking in Birmingham’s festive sights. Be sure to book our Festive Afternoon Tea which is back for another year by popular demand. Rejoice in the magic of the Christmas season with Festive Afternoon Tea. Take pause from the rush of Christmas shopping and cosy up in the 1565 Bar & Lounge with an assortment of sweet and savoury delicacies, infused with the warming and decadent flavours of Christmas. Only £29.45 per person! To book this sparkling winter teatime treat, visit here to book now.
Please note that is available to book between 29th November – 31st December 2024 but does exclude Christmas Day.