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Leeds Christmas Markets - A charming continental flavour
Christmas shopping city break in Leeds is similar to many other major UK cities in that it has a vibrant German themed festive market throughout December. It is one of the largest of its kind in the country and is even a popular tourist attraction in its own right. It is the most enjoyable and atmospheric of Leeds Christmas markets and injects a little continental style into the city each festive season. It is located centrally at Millennium Square and boasts numerous authentic German traders housed in quaint wooden huts decorated with tinsel and festive greenery. The square has a commanding Christmas tree adorned with twinkling baubles and fairy lights that acts as a decorative backdrop for carol concerts and festive puppet shows.
Leeds Christmas Markets - Vibrant festive entertainment
The intoxicating sounds of merry bands and carol singers will accompany a stroll browsing amongst the festive wares on offer at Leeds Christmas markets. It showcases the finest quality workmanship from Germany and the North of England alongside frivolous Christmas novelties and cheap and cheerful stocking fillers. Traditional wooden toys, handmade decorations, glassware and jewellery are always popular gifts for loved ones. German delicacies such as stollen cake, spicy hot dogs, bratwurst and marzipan cakes will provide the fuel for a long day of shopping or simply soak up the atmosphere at the onsite bierkeller with one of the many festive brews on tap. There are also charming fun fair carousels to keep the little ones enthralled.
Leeds Christmas Markets - High quality local handmade gifts
Elsewhere there are small Leeds Christmas markets held in the city's elegant Victorian arcades and pedestrian walkways such as stylish Theatre Walk. Here you can find lovely art and handicrafts from the Yorkshire Dales such as pottery, ornamental wood carvings and watercolours. Locally produced knitwear is popular and sure to keep out the chilly Yorkshire air and some great bargains can be had. If all this doesn't satisfy your shopping needs, there is always a trip to the Leeds branch of Harvey Nichols to look forward to! A pre Christmas city break in Leeds can't help but notice the intensely colourful illuminations that light up the night sky. These are the most spectacular festive lights in the UK and truly accentuate the Victorian elegance of some of its most attractive landmarks.
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