Leeds City Council say there are “no plans” for the German Christmas Markets to return to Leeds

The news comes after it was announced that the Leeds German Christmas Markets would not take place for the third year in a row.

According to ITV, a spokesperson from Leeds City Council confirmed yesterday that it was “no longer feasible” for the German Christmas Market to return to Leeds, explaining that: “Following the pandemic and combined with foreign travel work visa costs and complications, it was mutually agreed with our friends in Frankfurt that it was no longer feasible to bring the German market back to Leeds.”

 “Our events programme is kept under review but there are no plans at this stage.”

Having been originally started in 1997, the Christkindelmarkt had become a staple part of the city’s festivities that saw a partnership with Frankfurt City Council attract up to 250,000 visitors to Leeds every year.

The markets have not taken place since 2019, with the pandemic to blame for the past two years of absense.

Instead this year, Leeds can look forward to the return of Ice Cube at Millenium Square, with a small selection of food and drink vendors, winter-themed rides and attractions for all ages to enjoy.

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The Corn Exchange will also host a huge Christmas market based around festive food and drink, and it is expected that plenty of other alternatives will be offered around the city centre.

Chow Down will also host a huge Winter Village complete with beer tent, steins and a host of foodie offerings from local independents.

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