You will look forward to this every year (Leeds German Christmas Market)

Member Name: chloelouise09

Product:	Leeds German Christmas Market
Date:	18/09/09 (72 review reads)
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Advantages: Lots to do, eat and drink!

Disadvantages: None yet

This is one of those places you visit that instantly makes it feel like christmas. Leeds Christkindelmarkt is a traditional German Christmas market that visits Leeds for just over a month at the run up to christmas. It is located at Millenium Square which is a very central part of Leeds and very easily accessable. Parking is available at various establishments close by so really there is no excuse not to visit!

Every year small wooden stall are erected and festive greenery and colourful lights are put up to create a rather magical and festive atmosphere. Apart from all the stalls there is also a few fair ground rides and not to forget to mention Bier tent which I will certainly discuss later!

The market usually consists of over 30 wooden challet stalls all offering various different authentic items. You buy small gifts for yourself and others that include small handmade items, toys, jewellery to items of clothing and colourful and if I may say so myself, very interesting hats! It's quite funny to walk round and see how many people are trying these things on and looking at themselfs I had to admit, I did it too!

The food that this market has to offer is actually one of the reasons I go back here every year. Amongst all the stalls you will find small deli's which sell a large variety of salami's and sausages amongst other irresistable items. Another favorite are the stalls that sell lots of different treats from handmade biscuits and handmade chocolate, you may initially just go by a for a little look round but you won't be able to resist how tasty everything looks.
They also have a large range of warm takeaway food for you to eat there and then, including homemade pretzels, pancakes, a large selection of German sausage and so much more I can't remember!

Now to the Beir tent. The most popular event that takes place here has to be the 'Herr Jens Bavarian Oomph Band' these guys provide hours of live entertainment and provide you with a great night or evening. These are traditionally dressed and perform live. You can tell they really enjoy what they do as the energy they put in really reflects in their overall performance. They dance they sing and they love the audience getting involved I strongly advice that you visit one night just so you understand exactly what I mean. In addition to the live entertainment you are also provided with a specialist food menu and real German Bier. The Beir glasses that you can get here are actually massive, I'm not sure how much Bier is in it but it wll definatly be over 3 pints!

This market is usually open from around 10.30am till approximately 9pm. Some stalls even stay open till about 11pm! Of course the Bier tent stays open until whenever they want to close it.

I would strongly advice anyone to visit this market if they are in the Leeds area, it's a brilliant atmosphere and what more it is free so your really losing nothing!

Summary: Outdoor market with a difference