Victorian Xmas market returns to city centre
VISITORS to Wolverhampton will again be able to enjoy a Victorian Christmas Market this month.
The festive three-day market will take place on Friday, December 14 (11am-7pm), Saturday 15 (10am7pm) and Sunday 16 (10am-5pm).
This year it will be located on Queen Square, Dudley Street and Lichfield Street.
More than 100 stalls are expected to fill the streets at the heart of the city with the colours, sounds and irresistible aromas of Christmas.
Traditional
Set to the backdrop of a Victorian funfair the market includes a variety of traditional and international street food, local produce, seasonal handcrafted and home-baked goodies, bespoke Christmas decorations and holly wreaths, festive novelties and exclusive gifts, accessories and jewellery.
Entertainment will include street artists, choirs, vocalists, instrumental performances, chimney sweeps, dance displays, and Victorian themed stilt walkers.
On Friday 14, at 5pm, in Queen Square, you can also take time out from shopping to enjoy carols performed by local school children, local choirs and music from Wolverhampton Brass Band.
Councillor Steve Evans, said: “Last year’s Victorian Christmas Market was the largest festive market the city has seen.
“There will again be a variety of stalls offering festive goodies, plenty of food and drink, and fun activities for families to enjoy at this special time of year.
“It is also the ideal opportunity to make a day of it and visit Wolverhampton’s attractions, independent retailers and High Street names, or take the weight of your feet and relax in one of the city’s cafes, pubs and restaurants.”
Travel
People travelling into or out of the city centre are asked to note the following road closures between 8pm on Thursday, December 13 and midnight on Sunday, December 16 to facilitate the city centre Victorian Christmas Market:
Queen Square/lichfield Street closed in both directions between its junctions with North Street/victoria Street and Princess Street/ Princes Square.
Darlington Street closed in an eastern direction between its junctions with Red Lion Street and North Street.
Dudley Street closed between King Street and Queen Square.
Exchange Street closed entire length. Lich Gates closed entire length. Due to Darlington Street, Victoria Street and Lichfield Street being closed, buses will be diverted between the hours of 8pm on Thursday, December 13 and midnight on Sunday, December 16. Passengers are advised to use alternative stops on Stafford Street or at Wolverhampton Bus Station.