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Melbourne is a magical place to visit at Christmas. Its electric festive atmosphere, thriving culinary scene, cultural diversity and numerous holiday events and activities make it the perfect destination for the whole family. One of Emma’s favourite places to visit is the iconic Queen Victoria Market.
For more than a century, Queen Victoria Market has served as Melbourne’s beating heart and soul. Spanning two city blocks, the historic landmark stands as a lively and bustling urban marketplace offering local and international gourmet foods, cosmetics, jewellery, clothing and souvenirs.
Melbourne,nd Queen Victoria Market is a must-visit when in but it’s not just a place to shop; it’s also a vibrant cultural experience. You can enjoy street performances, walking tours, interactive events or simply soak up the lively atmosphere — especially at Christmas time!
When visiting the markets, be sure to pick up everything you need to prepare a scrumptious Christmas feast. A few of Emma's favourites are the chilli flakes and ginger spice from Gewürzhaus spice mill, all the key ingredients from the fresh food section, poultry from The Chicken Pantry and, of course, decorations from Ambiance Gifts to add a touch of Christmas magic to any occasion all year round.
One of the market’s most iconic vendors is the American Doughnut Kitchen. For more than 70 years, the American Doughnut Kitchen has operated from Queen Victoria Market and has a loyal following of customers spanning generations. The business’s famous recipe has remained unchanged because when you’re onto a good thing, why change it?
Co-owner Belinda Donaghey has spent most of her life surrounded by doughnuts. Her grandfather was one of the original founders in 1950. On Christmas eve, the American Doughnut Kitchen can serve 150 customers an hour. That’s a lot of doughnuts walking out the door
... over 400kg of dough, in fact! It’s the recipe, which has remained unchanged for 73 years, that has customers returning time and time again.
To plan your Christmas, search/visit What's On Melbourne at whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au