Overview
- Liverpool’s market is operating at St George’s Plateau through 24 December under Clarke Events, with a full itemised food and drink price list published.
- Newcastle’s market runs through 23 December across five city-centre zones including a new footprint on Nelson Street with North Pole igloos and a Ferris wheel.
- Organisers in Newcastle prioritised local businesses, saying well over 80% of traders are from the area, and the long-standing Grill Tower did not return.
- A new pop-up bar, Mallow & Mulled, opened on Nelson Street within a giant stack of presents, selling £3 marshmallows and £6.50 mulled wine.
- Wet, windy weather from Storm Claudia marked opening day, with the Met Office warning of heavy rain and Liverpool City Council cancelling grass-pitch fixtures.