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By *ranimallxl5 OP   Man
over a year ago

Winchester

Are people still excited by these?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Long story short. No

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't heard anything good about the Edinburgh one this year.

Overpriced & over crowded.

I do love those yorkie pudding wraps you sometimes get at them though.

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

I think we enjoy the food and mulled wine more than the crowds and tat

LvM

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Yes it’s one of my Christmas traditions to take my famalam, German sausage and hot chocolate

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By *en_Dover79Man
over a year ago

Oswaldtwistle

Only been once 7 years ago so think you can guess my answer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Manchester one was disappointing. The good stalls weren't there. Seemed flat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've only ever been to foreign Christmas markets abroad.

Never been to any in the UK for good reason.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Excited is a stretch but I enjoyed them when the kids were young. I don't do them now.

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By *s Verity VeneryWoman
over a year ago

Bliss

Southampton wasn't up to scratch last night

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By *unandgamegeekMan
over a year ago

Bolton


"The Manchester one was disappointing. The good stalls weren't there. Seemed flat. "

I know what you mean. When I heard the main hub was gonna be on Picadilly Gardens, I thought it was gonna have stalls that were originally on Albert Square but nope. What is there is just a food court with a few gift stalls on the outside.

The rest of the Christmas Market in other parts of Manchester is still good though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The Manchester one was disappointing. The good stalls weren't there. Seemed flat.

I know what you mean. When I heard the main hub was gonna be on Picadilly Gardens, I thought it was gonna have stalls that were originally on Albert Square but nope. What is there is just a food court with a few gift stalls on the outside.

The rest of the Christmas Market in other parts of Manchester is still good though."

Yeah Picadilly Winter gardens just didn't have the same vibe as the food area near the town hall with the massive santa in previous years.

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire

No, never bought anything off them.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Birmingham one was awesome yesterday. Had a lot of fun and actually felt christmassy for the first time this year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Went to one yesterday (only a small one not one of the big city centre ones)

It was nice that it was all Christmassy and crisp and cold, but as usual overpriced stuff I’m not interested in buying. So good for the experience, shite for actually buying anything!

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Food and drink is great. Crowds are less so.

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By *unandgamegeekMan
over a year ago

Bolton


"The Manchester one was disappointing. The good stalls weren't there. Seemed flat.

I know what you mean. When I heard the main hub was gonna be on Picadilly Gardens, I thought it was gonna have stalls that were originally on Albert Square but nope. What is there is just a food court with a few gift stalls on the outside.

The rest of the Christmas Market in other parts of Manchester is still good though.

Yeah Picadilly Winter gardens just didn't have the same vibe as the food area near the town hall with the massive santa in previous years.

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Yeah. Speaking of the massive Santa, they've placed the massive Santa on a giant present on St Peter's Square which is no where near the Christmas Market.

I've always said it should have been on Picadilly Gardens as a centrepieces like the Zippy Santa was on Albert Square.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The Manchester one was disappointing. The good stalls weren't there. Seemed flat.

I know what you mean. When I heard the main hub was gonna be on Picadilly Gardens, I thought it was gonna have stalls that were originally on Albert Square but nope. What is there is just a food court with a few gift stalls on the outside.

The rest of the Christmas Market in other parts of Manchester is still good though.

Yeah Picadilly Winter gardens just didn't have the same vibe as the food area near the town hall with the massive santa in previous years.

Yeah. Speaking of the massive Santa, they've placed the massive Santa on a giant present on St Peter's Square which is no where near the Christmas Market.

I've always said it should have been on Picadilly Gardens as a centrepieces like the Zippy Santa was on Albert Square."

I missed the massive Santa!

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

I avoid York city centre at this time of year, at least during retail hours. It looks pretty but the crowds are ridiculous!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Are people still excited by these?

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Yes a visit to Manchester's this weekend ... can't wait!

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham


"The Manchester one was disappointing. The good stalls weren't there. Seemed flat.

I know what you mean. When I heard the main hub was gonna be on Picadilly Gardens, I thought it was gonna have stalls that were originally on Albert Square but nope. What is there is just a food court with a few gift stalls on the outside.

The rest of the Christmas Market in other parts of Manchester is still good though.

Yeah Picadilly Winter gardens just didn't have the same vibe as the food area near the town hall with the massive santa in previous years.

Yeah. Speaking of the massive Santa, they've placed the massive Santa on a giant present on St Peter's Square which is no where near the Christmas Market.

I've always said it should have been on Picadilly Gardens as a centrepieces like the Zippy Santa was on Albert Square.

I missed the massive Santa! "

As long as Martin Platt is somewhere selling his cheese then it's all good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seen one you've seen them all

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle

Expensive pies / sausages... Tat gifts..... pricey wine ..... but people are idiots and we know what they say about idiots and their money .

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

Not for me

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By *unandgamegeekMan
over a year ago

Bolton


"The Manchester one was disappointing. The good stalls weren't there. Seemed flat.

I know what you mean. When I heard the main hub was gonna be on Picadilly Gardens, I thought it was gonna have stalls that were originally on Albert Square but nope. What is there is just a food court with a few gift stalls on the outside.

The rest of the Christmas Market in other parts of Manchester is still good though.

Yeah Picadilly Winter gardens just didn't have the same vibe as the food area near the town hall with the massive santa in previous years.

Yeah. Speaking of the massive Santa, they've placed the massive Santa on a giant present on St Peter's Square which is no where near the Christmas Market.

I've always said it should have been on Picadilly Gardens as a centrepieces like the Zippy Santa was on Albert Square.

I missed the massive Santa! "

Same here. The last time I saw the Zippy Santa was outside the Kelloggs cereal factory.

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By *izzibeth9Couple
over a year ago

Loughborough

Most stuff there is tat to be honest. There's a huge lean into the whole crafty / local side of things at the minute, but by and large it's not stuff we're fussed about.

Went to the one at Chatsworth a couple of weeks ago. It was fine, but can't say as it felt particularly exciting or Christmas-y, plus we had the dog with us and the amount of people there made it a bit of a hassle.

We're off to Budapest next month though, so we'll see what Christmas markets abroad are like

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle

Same tat but in Budapest

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By *izzibeth9Couple
over a year ago

Loughborough


"Same tat but in Budapest"

Spoiler alert!!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle


"Same tat but in Budapest

Spoiler alert!! "

I'm guessing ! Let me know.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Expensive pies / sausages... Tat gifts..... pricey wine ..... but people are idiots and we know what they say about idiots and their money ."

Maybe some want to go for the atmosphere etc

I won't be spending loads, thought I'd splash out on a drink though!

I love the Cities

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By *ickdasterdly51Man
over a year ago

Lingfield

We went to Munich a few years ago and really liked the atmosphere there. I keep hoping to do the Cologne markets and combine it with some football but it's a bit too risky this year and too much hassle.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Yes, but not the crap ones we have in the UK.

A lovely one I went to in Bruges was beautiful, had lots of Christmas goods, the food was traditional, with gluhwein and hot chocolate with the spirit of your choice that wasn't ridiculously overpriced, and the City was beautiful with a lot to do.

No tacky, plastic Christmas inflatables except one Father Christmas next to the ice rink.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"Expensive pies / sausages... Tat gifts..... pricey wine ..... but people are idiots and we know what they say about idiots and their money ."

How much did you spend?

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle


"Expensive pies / sausages... Tat gifts..... pricey wine ..... but people are idiots and we know what they say about idiots and their money .

Maybe some want to go for the atmosphere etc

I won't be spending loads, thought I'd splash out on a drink though!

I love the Cities"

Maybe. I might do that with friends for one drink passing through but i long learned never to shop there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, they have all lost their way I think and become repatitve

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By *appyaslarry2018Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

I only go down to get a sausage

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No, they have all lost their way I think and become repatitve "

They are More like food and drink festivals in Manchester now.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle


"Expensive pies / sausages... Tat gifts..... pricey wine ..... but people are idiots and we know what they say about idiots and their money .

How much did you spend?"

Arf Arf ! I learned the hard way. Not shopped in one for years.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle


"Long story short. No "

Woody! New me.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"Expensive pies / sausages... Tat gifts..... pricey wine ..... but people are idiots and we know what they say about idiots and their money .

How much did you spend?

Arf Arf ! I learned the hard way. Not shopped in one for years. "

I bought a lovely pair of fleece lined mittens, some baubles for my family, some Christmas chocolates from the Chocolate shops and quite a few hot chocolate and Amarettos.

It's a nice memory to look back on.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle


"Expensive pies / sausages... Tat gifts..... pricey wine ..... but people are idiots and we know what they say about idiots and their money .

How much did you spend?

Arf Arf ! I learned the hard way. Not shopped in one for years.

I bought a lovely pair of fleece lined mittens, some baubles for my family, some Christmas chocolates from the Chocolate shops and quite a few hot chocolate and Amarettos.

It's a nice memory to look back on."

Yeah. True.

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By *oung At Heart 73Man
over a year ago

Near the seaside

I only go for the free samples

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle


"I only go for the free samples "

Of ?

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By *oung At Heart 73Man
over a year ago

Near the seaside


"I only go for the free samples

Of ?"

Normally cheese or sausage

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle


"I only go for the free samples

Of ?

Normally cheese or sausage "

Nice memories though ?

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By *unandgamegeekMan
over a year ago

Bolton

I always go to the Manchester Christmas Markets. I might buy some gifts that catch my eye but I also enjoy the atmosphere while having a nice Christmas pint.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Yes x

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I like the smaller local Xmas craft markets.

Not a fan of the big commercial ones.

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By *unandgamegeekMan
over a year ago

Bolton


"I like the smaller local Xmas craft markets.

Not a fan of the big commercial ones."

The small Christmas Market here in Bolton used to be good years ago. Now they're just plain rubbish.

This is why I go to the Manchester Christmas Market instead.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

I've never been

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I still like them. I had a lovely day at the Manchester one last week. Fewer stalls than normal and it didn't quite have the same feel to it, but it was still a great day out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If anyone is interested I have turned my garden shed into a German alpine lodge complete with a bar and hot dog roller. I have Christmas lights with most of the bulbs working and a couple of reindeer on the decking. I also purchased a job lot of glass snowballs but unfortunately when tipped upside some of the liquid leaks out.

I thought I would get into the spirit of Christmas?

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