Gifts, music and funfair planned for Telford's European Christmas market
Festive gifts, a funfair and live music is expected to attract thousands of visitors to a European Christmas market in Telford this year.
It is the second year the town is hosting a European Christmas market, which will be opening on November 23 – a week earlier than last year.
Stalls will set up in Southwater and the market will run until December 23.
This year will see all the traditional elements of a Christmas market with wooden chalets decked with garlands and lights, as well as festive gifts from around Europe.
There will be a bar and visitors will be able to enjoy a sip of gluhwein.
Other attractions will include a funfair and performances from local choirs and acoustic bands.
Telford & Wrekin Council leader, Councillor Shaun Davies said: “We are extremely pleased that the market will be returning.
"Last year was a great success and thousands of people sampled the festive atmosphere in Southwater.
“Despite it only being September, people are already making plans and I’m delighted at the excitement and buzz that is already building online.
“The market will not only be showcasing food, drink and products from authentic European stallholders, but will also give a number of local businesses the opportunity to have a stall of their own at an event which is likely to attract thousands of visitors.
“We’ve been putting Telford and Wrekin on the map with our astonishing growth over recent years and holding this market shows our continuing intention to make the borough a destination of choice.”
Telford & Wrekin Council is working with Retail Alternatives to bring the market to the borough.
The event is also being supported by Telford Shopping Centre.
This year’s Christmas market will be open from 10am until 9pm on Thursdays to Saturdays and 10am to 7pm on Sundays to Wednesdays.
Meanwhile, Telford Shopping Centre has launched a search to find a Santa Claus for its Christmas grotto this year.
The roles of Christmas grotto supervisor and Santa’s helper are also up for grabs.
To apply, see www.telfordshopping.co.uk
For more information on the market, visit the event page on Facebook by searching for Telford European Christmas Market.
For details on all Christmas events in the borough people can "like" the Christmas in Telford Facebook page.
