The Southhampton Christmas Market is a very popular Christmas market in the heart of the city. The traditional German market offers visitors a festive market to explore that is packed full of German food and drink as well as hand-made gifts from local artists. The market stalls are traditional German alpine chalets which offer a unique shopping experience. Amongst the stalls, you will find plenty of German treats including bratwurst, gingerbread hearts, candied fruits and but and waffles. There will also be plenty of German beer and mulled available. Other market stalls will be selling unique, hand-made gifts from local businesses including wooden toys, jewellery, clothing and Christmas decorations.

Daily entertainment at the Christmas market in Southampton will consist of Bavarian music as well traditional Christmas music, carol sings and local school choirs. The highlight of the festival that is loved by many is the Flying Santa Show. This unique show is the only one of its type in the UK. Visitors to the market can watch as Santa and his reindeers fly above the market and then visit the market afterwards giving sweets to the children. For anyone visiting the Christmas Market in Southampton, this should not be missed!