Leeds Christmas Market prepares for return with 60 artisan stalls and huge outdoor ice skating rink
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, the Leeds Christmas Market has officially announced its return.
Launching on Friday 21 November, the festive extravaganza will include a beautiful Christmas market on City Square along with a spectacular Winter Wonderland on Millennium Square, of course including the adored outdoor ice rink.
The City Square market will feature more than 60 decorated chalets selling a wide selection of artisan gifts alongside Bratwurst sausages, seasonal food and drink and traditional Glühwein.
Seasonal outdoor bars will be in place on City Square and Millennium Square along with the much-loved THOR’S Tipi on Victoria Gardens.
And it doesn’t stop there, Ice Cube at Christmas bring tis 400 square metre covered ice skating rink to Millennium Square, surrounded by a wide variety of festive food and drink stalls as well as winter themed rides, games and attractions.
A gorgeous artisan market hosted by Little Bird will also be held on Bond Court, aimed at celebrating independent producers and makers every Thursday to Sunday each week that the market runs.
Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s deputy leader and executive member for economy, transport and sustainable development, said: “Christmas in Leeds is always such a special time and seeing the city centre brought to life and filled with people enjoying all the best bits of the festive season is magical.
“It’s also a huge time for our local economy, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to the city centre and creating a unique buzz for everyone visiting Leeds. We’re excited to be welcoming Christmas back to Leeds this November and hope this gives the whole city something to look forward to.”
The City Square market will run from Friday 21 November to Sunday 21 December, and the Ice Cube ice rink, stalls and attractions will be open until New Year’s Eve.
We’ll see you there.
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