By , 12 September 2016, 9:53AM
Telford & Wrekin Council is delighted to announce the borough will be holding a European Market this year in the lead up to Christmas.
Beginning on 1 December, the market will run daily right up until 23 December offering a wide range of food, drinks, crafts and more.
Anyone who has visited similar style markets before will be pleased to hear that there will be a bar as well as the obligatory sausages for that real authentic European market feel.
There will be 32 traditional chalets featuring 70 per cent European and 30 per cent local market stalls.
In addition, there will also be a little funfair to entertain the younger crowd as well as performances from local choirs and acoustic bands for that real Christmas atmosphere.
Councillor Shaun Davies, Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, said: “We have been discussing the possibility of a Christmas market for a long time now, and I know many local residents have raised the idea since the opening of Southwater two years ago.
“Since it was announced on social media yesterday the interest in the market has been phenomenal, and despite it only being September I’m delighted at the excitement and buzz that is already building online.
“The market will not only be showcasing food, drink and products from authentic European stallholders, but will also give a number of local businesses the opportunity to have a stall of their own at an event which is likely to attract thousands of visitors
“We’ve been putting Telford and Wrekin on the map with our astonishing growth over recent years and holding this market shows our continuing intention to make the borough a destination of choice.”
Telford & Wrekin Council is working with Retail Alternatives to bring Telford European Christmas Market to the borough, also supported by Telford Shopping Centre.
To keep up to date with the latest news visit the event page on Facebook Telford European Christmas Market.
For details on all Christmas events in the borough like the Christmas in Telford Facebook page
