Birmingham Council House glowing during Christmas market at blue hour

Christmas Markets in Birmingham

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Christmas markets in Birmingham

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Weather

Climate averages and forecast for Birmingham

9-Day Forecast

Updated daily from MET Norway

Mon

Mar 2

57°F

46°F

Tue

Mar 3

50°F

40°F

Wed

Mar 4

53°F

38°F

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Mar 5

55°F

43°F

0.1 in

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Mar 6

46°F

41°F

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Mar 7

48°F

35°F

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Sun

Mar 8

46°F

34°F

Mon

Mar 9

55°F

37°F

Tue

Mar 10

47°F

31°F

Typical Winter Weather

30-year average climate data for November through January

Month	Average High	Average Low	Average Monthly Precipitation	Average Daily Sunshine
November	N/A	N/A	2.5 in	1.9h
December	N/A	N/A	2.8 in	1.5h
January	N/A	N/A	2.6 in	1.8h

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Experience Birmingham

Watch videos showcasing the Christmas markets and festive atmosphere

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market | 2024 |Walk Through With The Family

Mac and Blair and the whole family walks through the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market. This was a great experience for the whole family, the day was brisk and refreshing. #macandblair #christmas #christmasmarket Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd7xyhuFHFXRDon10VehdsQ/join Subscribe to follow along with our journey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd7xyhuFHFXRDon10VehdsQ ?sub_confirmation=1 Email: mac@9b4mthefamily.com

CHRISTMAS IN BIRMINGHAM GUIDE (Christmas markets, illuminations & best things to do)

Birmingham at Christmas is full of festive cheer, with the longest running Christmas Market in the UK taking place here every year for well over 20 years. The market also holds the claim of being the 'most authentic German Christmas Market' outside of Germany and Austria. In this video we'll take you to the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market, which is located at New Street and in Victoria Square. We'll also show you other festive attractions and activities on offer, including wandering throu

We Visit Birmingham Christmas Market - Best In The UK?

We visit Birmingham Christmas Market for the first time and we are not disappointed. Often named one of the UK's best Christmas Markets, The Birmingham Frankfurt German Christmas Market is the largest authentic German Market outside of Germany and Austria and is bursting with delicious food and drink options. Join us as we try some traditional German fare like the giant pretzel from the pretzel bakery and the sweet treat of iced gingerbread. We also treat ourselves to possibly the most expensi

Discover Birmingham

Explore the magical atmosphere of Birmingham's Christmas markets

Birmingham Council House illuminated during winter Christmas market

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Birmingham German carousel pyramid in a festive winter market atmosphere

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Birmingham iconic Wheel illuminated in winter festival atmosphere

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Birmingham Town Hall and St. Martin's Church adorned with Christmas decorations

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Birmingham bustling Christmas market scene with festive decorations

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Birmingham iconic angel banners illuminate Cathedral Square during winter festivities

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Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market entrance with festive lights and wooden architecture

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Birmingham festive market scene with warm golden lights during winter

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Plan Your Visit to Birmingham

Getting There

Birmingham Airport offers direct flights from major European cities, with rail and bus connections to the city center taking around 15 minutes. Birmingham New Street station is one of Britain's busiest rail hubs, with frequent services to London in under 90 minutes and excellent connections to Manchester, Edinburgh, and other major cities. The M6, M5, and M42 motorways provide straightforward road access from across the UK.

Where to Stay

The city center around New Street and Broad Street places visitors within easy walking distance of major attractions, with hotels ranging from budget chains to upscale options. The revitalized Brindleyplace and waterfront areas offer modern hotels with canal views and convenient access to entertainment venues and dining.

Other Attractions

The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery houses outstanding Pre-Raphaelite collections and world cultures galleries in a grand Victorian building. The historic Jewellery Quarter preserves centuries of craftsmanship with working workshops, independent boutiques, and the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter offering guided tours. Cadbury World in nearby Bournville celebrates the city's chocolate-making heritage with interactive exhibits and tastings. The redeveloped canals, once industrial arteries, now offer pleasant waterside walks lined with cafés and pubs. The Library of Birmingham provides striking contemporary architecture and panoramic city views.

History & Culture

Birmingham rose from a medieval market town to become the workshop of the world during the Industrial Revolution, earning its reputation as the birthplace of countless innovations in manufacturing and engineering. The city's skilled metalworkers and entrepreneurs produced everything from buttons and jewelry to steam engines and munitions, fueling Britain's industrial might throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Canals built to transport coal and goods created a network longer than Venice's, while pioneering figures like Matthew Boulton and James Watt developed groundbreaking technologies here. Though heavily bombed during World War II, Birmingham rebuilt itself as a modern, multicultural city while preserving pockets of Victorian and Georgian heritage. Its tradition of craftsmanship, particularly in the Jewellery Quarter, continues today alongside thriving cultural and culinary scenes.

Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market, established in 2001, has grown into the largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany and Austria. The partnership with Frankfurt brought traditional wooden huts, German crafts, and Glühwein to Victoria Square and surrounding streets, creating a festive tradition that attracts visitors each season and helped establish Birmingham as a major Christmas destination.

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Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market

Victoria Square and New Street

Free Entry

Live MusicFamily FriendlyCollectible MugsHandmade OrnamentsFood Court

The largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany or Austria, celebrating the partner city relationship between Birmingham and Frankfurt. Features traditional German food including bratwurst, pretzels, and glühwein, along with handcrafted gifts, live music, and the famous singing Christmas moose (Chris Moose). The market transforms Victoria Square and New Street into a festive German-style village with wooden chalets.

Edgbaston Village Christmas Market

Greenfield Crescent, Edgbaston

Free Entry

Pet FriendlySanta VisitsLive MusicFamily FriendlyLocal Vendors

Birmingham's largest artisan market set amid handsome Georgian architecture and shimmering fairy lights. Features multiple stalls including a farmers' market selling cheese, bread, fruit and vegetables. The market includes Christmas lights switch-on events, visits from Santa and Mrs Claus, and carol singing.

Christmas in Cathedral Square

#11

Cathedral Square, Colmore Row

Free Entry

Family FriendlyLocal VendorsHandmade OrnamentsHistoric LocationFood Court

An independent Christmas market featuring over 50 local traders in festive wooden chalets around St Philip's Cathedral. Showcases Birmingham's talented arts, crafts, food and drink vendors with a distinctly local feel, including Brummie artwork and balti bowls. Features the pop-up pub Pigeon in the Park.

MAC's Christmas Arts Market

#16

Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park

Free Entry

Family FriendlyLocal VendorsHandmade OrnamentsIndoor SectionArtisan Crafts

An annual craft fair at the Midlands Art Centre featuring designer-makers selling ceramics, jewellery, paintings, textiles and more. Runs over two weekends in December with seasonal drinks, treats, and meals available from the KILN café to fuel gift shopping sessions.