{"id":7277,"date":"2024-11-13T15:38:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T15:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=7277"},"modified":"2025-01-03T11:38:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T11:38:57","slug":"birmingham-christmas-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/birmingham-christmas-market","title":{"rendered":"Birmingham Christmas Market Guide (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dh-text\"><p>Alpine wintery markets, the alluring smell of melted chocolate and Christmas and the festive season is right around the corner. It&#8217;s time to get excited&#8230; And there&#8217;s nothing better than visiting one of the largest German Christmas markets outside of Germany and Austria &#8211;<strong> Birmingham Christmas Market<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"dowtk-blog-image dh-image\"><picture><img width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm09.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-blog-16-9 size-blog-16-9\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm09.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm09-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm09-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm09-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm09-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm09-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm09-185x123.jpeg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm09-740x493.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm09-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm09-72x48.jpeg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"dh-text\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\ud83c\udf85\ud83c\udffc Check out our BRAND NEW <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/events\/christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas Events Page<\/a>! Helping you plan your festive days out without any of the stress! \ud83c\udf84<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta dh-attraction\"><picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\"><img width=\"1260\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GetImage-1260x708.jpeg\" class=\"attraction-cta__img\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GetImage-1260x708.jpeg 1260w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GetImage-20x12.jpeg 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/picture><h3>Brum&#039;s Christmas Reindeer Trail<\/h3><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">If you&#8217;re heading to Brum town this Christmas, you have to check out this brand new FREE reindeer trail!<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll find all nine of Santa&#8217;s reindeer in and around the city centre, as part of magical and fantastical sculptures. Created by Central BID and Wild in Art, this Christmas trail is bound to get everyone into the festive spirit!<\/p>\n<p>With surprises at every turn, Brum\u2019s Christmas Reindeer Trail brings a touch of Christmas magic to your family outing, making it a memorable day for everyone to enjoy. Don\u2019t forget to snap some photos with your favourite reindeer!<\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\"><span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\/><\/svg> Opening Times<\/span><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta\"><p>6th November 2024 to 6th January 2025<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/wildinart.co.uk\/events\/brums-christmas-reindeer-trail\/\" class=\"btn cta-component dh-button\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dh-text\"><h2>Market Location and Opening Times<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta dh-attraction\"><picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm13.jpeg\" class=\"attraction-cta__img\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm13.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm13-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm13-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm13-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm13-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm13-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm13-185x124.jpeg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm13-740x494.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm13-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm13-72x48.jpeg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/picture><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">Birmingham&#8217;s Frankfurt Christmas Market is a firm favourite for Brummies and visitors from all across the UK and beyond. Bringing millions of people from all around! The city centre becomes lively, full of character and Christmas cheer and the perfect way to begin your Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s date: 1st November to 24th December 2024<\/p>\n<p>The Frankfurt Christmas Market is at the heart of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/things-to-do\/west-midlands\/west-midlands\/birmingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham<\/a> City Centre. It&#8217;s vast and expands from New Street all the way to Victoria Square and beyond for more Christmas festivities!<\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\"><span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 4.993-5.539 10.193-7.399 11.799a1 1 0 0 1-1.202 0C9.539 20.193 4 14.993 4 10a8 8 0 0 1 16 0\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg> Location<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Z589qDFBpCo8xYe26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>Get directions<\/span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M15 3h6v6\"\/><path d=\"M10 14 21 3\"\/><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-wrapper attraction-cta__meta\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-address\"><p>Victoria Square,<br \/>\nBirmingham,<br \/>\nB1 1BD<\/p><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2430.010124081487!2d-1.9028011000000002!3d52.4789524!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4870bc8b7c5f3bcb%3A0x878d8d9cd853fa7b!2sVictoria%20Square%2C%20Birmingham%2C%20Birmingham%20B1%201BD!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1666016397255!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Map: Victoria Square, Birmingham, Birmingham B1 1BD\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\"><span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\/><\/svg> Opening Times<\/span><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta\"><p>1st November to 24th December 2024<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebfcm.co.uk\/\" class=\"btn cta-component dh-button\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dh-text\"><h2>Things To Do and See<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta dh-attraction\"><picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm20.jpeg\" class=\"attraction-cta__img\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm20.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm20-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm20-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm20-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm20-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm20-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm20-185x123.jpeg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm20-740x493.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm20-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm20-72x48.jpeg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/picture><h3>Wintery Stalls<\/h3><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">Wander along the enchanting city streets under the glow of illuminating festive lights, as you visit one of dozens of stalls. Full of festive cheer, magical gifts and family-friendly attractions that will make anyone&#8217;s Christmas.<\/p>\n<p><em>Did you know it&#8217;s the largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany and Austria?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Complete your shopping list as you browse the seasonal goods. Whether it&#8217;s handmade jewellery, ornamental Christmas decorations, collections of fudge, roasted almonds and warm and cosy scarves.<\/p>\n<p>Or maybe wander over to the hand-crafted wooden decorations, leatherwork, crystal lamps, cute trinkets and Christmas-themed toys!<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta dh-attraction\"><picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm06.jpeg\" class=\"attraction-cta__img\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm06.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm06-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm06-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm06-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm06-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm06-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm06-185x123.jpeg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm06-740x493.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm06-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm06-72x48.jpeg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/picture><h3>Tempting Treats<\/h3><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">You can&#8217;t have Christmas without food! Whether you indulge in succulent meats, sweet treats, homely meals or try something new! Christmas is the time to indulge in your favourite foods and savour every moment.<\/p>\n<p>Get your hands on giant, soft Pretzels, moreish schnitzels, filling bratwursts and more savoury goods that will have you licking your lips. But that&#8217;s not all, you can sink your teeth into tempting treats like delicate crepes drizzled in chocolate or sprinkled with Oreos, and strawberries dipped in melted chocolate! <em>Oh my god&#8230; Is your mouth drooling too?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Then to quench your thirst, the parents can get themselves a pint of German beer &#8211; weissbier (wheat beer) or German gluhwein and the kiddies can have delicious hot chocolate, What a warm way to end your magical evening!<\/p>\n<p>Take in the festive aroma, with multiple stalls with food and festive vendors. You&#8217;ll be able to have a snack, dinner and a sweet treat too!<\/p>\n<p>You can also boogie and sing along to the tunes the Singing Moose will be jamming to. It&#8217;s a massive favourite of all Brummies Will he sing your favourite song?<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta dh-attraction\"><picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\"><img width=\"1260\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ice-Skate-Birmingham-2021-8-1536x1024-1-1260x708.jpeg\" class=\"attraction-cta__img\" alt=\"birmingham ice rink at christmas\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ice-Skate-Birmingham-2021-8-1536x1024-1-1260x708.jpeg 1260w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ice-Skate-Birmingham-2021-8-1536x1024-1-20x12.jpeg 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/picture><h3>Incredible Ice Rinks<\/h3><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">Christmas in Birmingham is truly magical, especially when you and the family can glide your way along a festive ice rink! With fairy lights twinkling around you and the sounds of joyous kids and people laughing as they enjoy their evening.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know it&#8217;s Birmingham&#8217;s largest, all-inclusive, under-cover family-friendly ice rink too? So, everyone can enjoy a winter wonderland ice skating trip, no matter the weather!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to enjoy the Ice Lounge and Bar when you need a relaxing break and a cool, refreshing drink.<\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\"><span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 4.993-5.539 10.193-7.399 11.799a1 1 0 0 1-1.202 0C9.539 20.193 4 14.993 4 10a8 8 0 0 1 16 0\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg> Location<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WBXQfB5TRT3uJmFT7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>Get directions<\/span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M15 3h6v6\"\/><path d=\"M10 14 21 3\"\/><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-wrapper attraction-cta__meta\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-address\"><p>Centenary Square,<br \/>\nBroad Street,<br \/>\nBirmingham,<br \/>\nB1 2ND<\/p><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2429.97439547033!2d-1.9076076185546877!3d52.47959930360881!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4870bcf47ee7ac7f%3A0x4da0d7053218c9c!2sIce%20Skate%20Birmingham!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1666016637216!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Map: Ice Skate Birmingham\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\"><span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\/><\/svg> Opening Times<\/span><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta\"><p>4th November 2023 - 8th January 2024<br \/>\nMonday to Sunday 10:00 - 22:00<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceskatebirmingham.co.uk\/\" class=\"btn cta-component dh-button\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta dh-attraction\"><picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\"><img width=\"686\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/the-big-wheel.jpeg\" class=\"attraction-cta__img\" alt=\"the big wheel at birmingham christmas market\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/the-big-wheel.jpeg 686w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/the-big-wheel-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/the-big-wheel-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/the-big-wheel-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/the-big-wheel-90x90.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/the-big-wheel-370x370.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/the-big-wheel-20x20.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/the-big-wheel-185x185.jpeg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/the-big-wheel-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/the-big-wheel-48x48.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/picture><h3>The Big Wheel<\/h3><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">No Christmas in Birmingham is complete without a trip around the Big Wheel. Take in the lovely views of the city as it&#8217;s decked in bright lights amongst the bustling crowds. Grab yourself a hot chocolate and wrap up warm, as you take to the skies. Make it a family trip, a date with a loved one or a fun evening out with your friends.<\/p>\n<p>Magical moments, festive fun and good quality time with your loved ones. Could Christmas get any better?<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the perfect opportunity for spectacular snaps too!<\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\"><span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 4.993-5.539 10.193-7.399 11.799a1 1 0 0 1-1.202 0C9.539 20.193 4 14.993 4 10a8 8 0 0 1 16 0\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg> Location<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WBXQfB5TRT3uJmFT7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>Get directions<\/span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M15 3h6v6\"\/><path d=\"M10 14 21 3\"\/><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-wrapper attraction-cta__meta\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-address\"><p>Centenary Square,<br \/>\nBroad Street,<br \/>\nBirmingham,<br \/>\nB1 2ND<\/p><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2429.97439547033!2d-1.9076076185546877!3d52.47959930360881!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4870bcf47ee7ac7f%3A0x4da0d7053218c9c!2sIce%20Skate%20Birmingham!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1666016637216!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Map: Ice Skate Birmingham\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\"><span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\/><\/svg> Opening Times<\/span><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta\"><p>4th November 2023 - 8th January 2024<br \/>\nMonday to Sunday 10:00 - 22:00<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceskatebirmingham.co.uk\/\" class=\"btn cta-component dh-button\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dh-text\"><h2>Getting to the Market<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta dh-attraction\"><picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm08.jpeg\" class=\"attraction-cta__img\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm08.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm08-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm08-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm08-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm08-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm08-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm08-185x123.jpeg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm08-740x493.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm08-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm08-72x48.jpeg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/picture><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">Being quite central and in the Midlands, it&#8217;s pretty easy to get to Birmingham via public transport!<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Train:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Due to its central location, it&#8217;s straightforward travelling to the City Centre by train and with 3 stations to travel to, hopefully, you&#8217;ll find the one for you!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Birmingham New Street &#8211; travels to most parts of the UK, north, east, south and west. Even to Wales and Scotland.<\/li>\n<li>Birmingham Moor Street &#8211; is just behind the Bullring and has plenty of railway links to the city and just outside.<\/li>\n<li>Birmingham Snowhill &#8211;\u00a0is also a local railway for Birmingham and just outside of the city centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>By Coach:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coach services are a popular mode of transport. They&#8217;re mostly cheaper and are convenient for most travellers and National Express and Magic Bus are popular coach companies that travel to Birmingham. Please check local providers near you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Car:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Birmingham is a simple journey off the M6 and there are ample amounts of parking in the city.<\/p>\n<p>You can find parking for a fee at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eastside City Park Curzon Street<\/li>\n<li>NCP Car Park Birmingham High Street<\/li>\n<li>Snow Hill Station Car Park<\/li>\n<li>NCP Birmingham Grand Central<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But due to how busy the city centre will get due to the markets, it would be best to travel via public transport. If possible!<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><figure class=\"dh-image thb-image dh-image--aligncenter\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm02.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm02.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm02-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm02-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm02-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm02-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm02-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm02-185x124.jpeg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm02-740x494.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm02-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/bfm02-72x48.jpeg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"dh-text\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Now you know everything you need to know about one of the biggest markets in the UK. You can start planning your festive trip to <strong>Birmingham Christmas Market! <\/strong>Tempting food, festive drinks, German market lights shining above and a singing moose filling your ears&#8230;Christmas really is here. So, don&#8217;t miss one of the most popular attractions Birmingham Centre has to offer this Christmas!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Looking for more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/christmas-markets-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas markets<\/a>? How about travelling up north to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/christmas\/manchester-christmas-markets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester Christmas Market<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/christmas\/york-christmas-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">York Christmas Market<\/a>? Maybe you fancy visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/christmas\/rochester-christmas-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rochester Christmas Market<\/a>? There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/events\/christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enchanting events<\/a> on for Christmas, you won\u2019t get bored this festive season!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning ahead for Christmas and wish to visit Birmingham Christmas Market? 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