New Carlisle Christmas Market
New Carlisle Christmas Market
Carlisle’s Christmas Market, organised by Carlisle City Council’s Discover Carlisle team, started last Friday (2 December) and is attracting large crowds from across the region.
The city centre open-air market, based in the pedestrianised shopping area, will be held until Sunday 11 December.
In this first year of the new Christmas Market, traders have come together to offer residents and visitors to Carlisle a very Merry Christmas. Open daily, the market features over 40 Alpine style chalets selling a wide range of gifts, crafts, food and drink.
Featuring local and visiting traders there is a variety of delicious treats and Christmas favourites on offer: giant bratwurst from the iconic German Schwenkegrill, an exotic selection of ostrich, wild boar and crocodile burgers, Italian macaroons, traditional hot Glühwein and the very best in cheeses and chutneys. Amongst the wonder smells and tastes of the food stalls, traditionally decorated chalets are selling artisan craft products perfect as unique gifts and stocking fillers.
Cllr Stephen Higgs, Portfolio holder for Culture, Leisure and Sport, said:
“Successful Christmas Markets attract visitors from across the UK and have become a significant contributor to the local economy of the towns and cities that host them. We are confident the Carlisle Christmas Market will quickly establish itself as a leading festive attraction in the city and will add to our wonderful seasonal calendar of events.”
For more information and to find out about other Carlisle festive events, visit www.discovercarlisle.co.uk
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