Christmas Market returns – but without Flying Santa

Christmas Market Southampton supplied SCC 20191209 110941The Christmas Market in Southampton city centre is back on after its cancellation due to Covid-19 last year – but Flying Santa won’t be visiting this year.

 

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The Southampton Christmas Market will be based in the Above Bar pedestrian precinct and Bargate Street, running from November 18 to 23 December 23..

Says Southampton City Council: (SCC) “The traditional market features unique, individually designed alpine chalets. There are plenty of independent stallholders offering a range of hand-made, authentic gifts including: environmentally friendly and recycled goods, candles, clothing, magic tricks, jewellery as well as Christmas decorations.”

Flying Santa won’t be visiting “to ensure crowds are kept to a minimum and that everyone puts staying COVID safe at the front of their mind”, explains SCC.

SCC says Santa is making an appearance at Tudor House & Garden instead, with bookable visits.

Christmas Market Southampton supplied SCC 20191209 110941

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