Over the years I have enjoyed visiting Christmas Markets the length and breadth of Germany. These type of markets have become popular in the UK too, and I am pleased to report this year Hull is also holding a Christmas Market. This is where we are off to this evening.
It is hoped the market will increase the footfall in the city and judging by how popular they are elsewhere – including Germany – this should be a welcome addition for visitors to the city.
So come to Hull and experience Christmas in a different and peaceful way and pick up some unusual gifts. There will be plenty of German food and drink to keep you warm too!
UPDATE: Well, I suppose there is still over four weeks to go until Christmas Day. We got there just after 6.00pm. The majority of the stalls were food and sweets and most were unmanned. The place felt like the ‘Marie Celeste’ with only a handful of people there. For it to have the feel of a German market, it should have fewer food and drink stalls and more selling Christmas gifts and decorations. I hope it gets better, otherwise it will be a damp squib. I was disappointed tonight.
2 comments:
Andrew,
The German market franchise seems to be popping up around the north, the one in Wakefield has just been sent packing.
A sort of German Market lite and nothing like the real thing.
Did yours get better?
Geoff
Geoff: We haven't been back, but the stalls were moved in an attempt to create more interest. I don't think it's worked. I have heard complaints similar to mine. It really is a very poor imitation of a Christmas Market. I don't think Hull will be repeating the exercise next year.
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