As winter envelops the city, Liverpool comes alive with festive spirit with the Liverpool Christmas Markets.
Nestled in the city centre, this annual market has become a must-visit for locals and travellers alike. It offers a delightful blend of tradition, crafts, and seasonal treats.
If you're planning a visit, our guide below provides everything you need to know for a memorable experience.
How to get to the Liverpool Christmas Market
When travelling to Liverpool's Christmas Markets 2024, there are many convenient options.
If you're travelling from Birmingham New Street, in roughly 90 minutes you'll arrive at Liverpool Lime Street. If you're journeying from London Euston, expect a direct and smooth ride that takes little more than two hours.
For those setting off from Manchester Piccadilly, the ride is even shorter. In less than an hour, you can enjoy the inviting scents of mulled wine and seasonal treats at the market.
And for travellers from the far North, you can take a direct trip from Edinburgh Waverley. This will bring you the festive delights of Liverpool within a touch over three hours.
After arriving at Liverpool Lime Street Station, the market is a few minutes walk away at St George’s Quarter.
You won't have any issues finding the Liverpool Christmas Market, even if you only use your ears.
What to do at the Liverpool Christmas Market
Every year, the Liverpool Christmas Market brings a touch of festive charm to the heart of the city.
With St George's Hall as its backdrop, over 40 traditional timber stalls are available with a range of wares. They showcase a world of handmade crafts, unique jewellery, and diverse foods.
Choose from sipping hot chocolate at the Bavarian bar to discovering handpicked crafts. From food to fun, the market promises an authentic festive experience.
Some must-see highlights to include in your visit include the Yorkshire Pud Wrap stall and sausages from the swing grill. There are also plenty of vegan stalls offering scrumptious plant-based delights.
For those visiting with family, the market boasts a big wheel and carousel, ensuring lots of entertainment. Young visitors to the market will love Santa Land.
When it comes to relaxation, there are several bars, like the tipi and ski bars. Here you can unwind with a drink, and of course, the Bavarian bar offers a selection of German beers and hot cider.
About the Liverpool Christmas Market
Each year, the Liverpool Christmas Market surpasses itself. As the market keeps growing, it is adding new attractions and stalls. In 2022, the city centre attracted 71.7 million visitors, showing how popular it is.
In 2022, a study by Berkley Group declared Liverpool as 'the most Christmassy city in the UK'. This analysis ranked each city against a series of festive factors. Liverpool took its top podium position due to its high likelihood of snow and its extravagant Christmas lights.
Liverpool Christmas Market dates for 2024 are from November 16th to December 24th. Open every day from 11am to 10pm, there’s plenty of time to visit.
Ways to save on your train ticket to the Liverpool Christmas Market
Arranging a trip to Liverpool's Christmas Market with Avanti West Coast can be both cheap and convenient. We want to give you the best prices, so we don't charge any booking fees.
For the early planners, securing an Advance ticket will net you some strategic savings.
And if your schedule is flexible or you're journeying with loved ones, you can take advantage of our Off-Peak and family discounts.
With Railcard discounts and our Group saver tickets, the Liverpool Christmas Markets 2024 are even more tempting.
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