December 6th and 7th 2014 brings a weekend of festive markets, family fun and children's activities to Lichfield. 

Offering a truly magical experience, you can get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy a selection of festivities and activities throughout the local area including: 

• Twinkly Christmas Market on Minster Pool Walk (Times: 10am-6pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday) 
• Georgian Christmas festivities at Erasmus Darwin House
• Samuel Johnson Family Christmas at the Birthplace Museum
• Lantern parade to Lichfield Cathedral
• Festive Food and Gift Fair at the Cathedral
• Chamber of Trade & Commerce Christmas Fayre (on Sunday) on the Market Square
• Santa’s grottos
• WW1 Christmas show at St Mary’s in the Market Square
• Christmas Gift and Food Fair at The National Arboretum
• Information tent
• Christmas trail around shops
• And much more …  

Do you know where Christmas Markets originated? 

Open air Christmas markets (also known as Christkindlmarkt) originated in Germany and date back to the middle ages.  

Associated as a celebration of Christmas during the first four weeks of advent, Christmas Markets offer settlements of wooden huts with fairy lights and festive enchantment and visitors can purchase a wide variety of food, drink, crafts and seasonal items. 

If you're looking for the opportunity to buy the perfect gift and join in the festivities of Christmas, go along to the Lichfield Christmas Market and enjoy this fabulous winter wonderland of family fun.