Welcome to the 4th German Christmas Market in Broadmead part of Bristol Shopping Quarter .It runs from Friday 9 November - 29 December 2012. Open from Monday - Saturday 10am - 7pm and Sunday 10am - 6pm
The 35 traditional chalets are decorated with festive greenery and colourful lights. The Christmas nativity Pyramid, giant advent calendar, children’s carousel , wooden cabins and beer gardens combine to create a festive atmosphere in the heart of the city centre shopping area.
Visitors are invited to wander around and will find traditional German Christmas decorations, lights, nativity scenes and gifts, including wooden toys, baskets, soaps, lamps and amber jewellery. Delicious festive food and drink is on offer including the now famous gluhvein, bratwurst, waffles, liquorice, stollen cake, gingerbread hearts and candied fruit.
The market opening coincides with the spectacular Peter Pan procession and lights switch- on event in Cabot Circus on November 9 . Between 5pm - 8pm at the Bavarian Beer Garden sing along and dance to a traditional Ompah band with The Boys from Heidelberg.
Special OffersChildren’s Carousel Buy one ride and get one free - print out your special offer voucher to be found at top right hand side of the page
Meal Promotion (for a minimum of 6 persons) - This Christmas, treat yourself and family of friends to a sit down feast of traditional tasty German delicacies.
Pyramid and Beer GardenA key feature of the market will be the 13-metre high Christmas Pyramid, with a giant rotating nativity scene which will be the focal point of the market’s location in Broadmead alongside the new skate rink.
CarouselThe children’s carousel will offer younger visitors a special attraction just for them. Please download the flyer to the take advantage of the special carousel ride offer of buy one ride get one free.
Advent CalendarFrom Sunday 2 November to 24 November an advent calendar window will be opened daily at 4pm. Santa will ring his bell around the market and then will be giving away free presents to some lucky children.
Food and DrinkMouth- watering foods and drinks will be available to sample and buy such as giant bratwurst prepared on a traditional Shwekengrill :hog roast; crepes and waffles; sugared nuts; lebkuchen gingerbread hearts and chocolate covered fruits; German beer; the famous gluhwein and mulled cider.
GiftsFor Christmas gift shoppers there are a fantastic selection of colourfully lit stalls selling unusual crafts and gifts, such as traditional candles, fair trade winter clothing, beautiful hand -made glass gifts , porcelain angels, wooden games and baskets and miniature houses to create your own Christmas scene and a range of Christmas decorations. Perfect for alternative gift ideas
Menu
Choice of Bratwurst with potato salad or fried potatoes and sauerkraut
Two cups of hot spicy glühwein or two 300ml glasses of German beer
Free gift per person of one Xmas Lebkuchen Gingerbread Heart
Cost £10 per person