Southside gears up for Christmas market

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A new festive attraction is set to bring Christmas cheer to Birmingham. We take a closer look at what visitors can expect at Southside Christmas Market, opening next week. Hippodrome Square will transform into a festive hub, featuring handmade crafts, live music, and family activities.

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00:00Birmingham's Southside District will soon host a new festive event, the Southside Christmas

00:06Market, taking place on Saturday 14th December. Hippodrome Square will be transformed into

00:12a hub of activity, featuring handmade goods, artisan products and unique crafts. Visitors

00:18can explore the outdoor market between 10am and 6pm, with a wide selection of Christmas

00:23gift ideas available. Families can also take part in free activities, including Santa's

00:29workshop where children and adults alike can create their own Christmas decorations

00:34to take home. Events like these form part of the Southside Business Improvement District's

00:39ongoing efforts to boost footfall in the area. November saw a 5.2% increase in visitors compared

00:46to last year, despite national declines. Organisers are hopeful the Christmas market will continue

00:53the trend, providing a vibrant and festive atmosphere for all ages to enjoy.

00:59For more information visit www.birmingham.gov.uk

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