The Birmingham Cathedral Christmas market

Cathedral Square Christmas Market, November, 2024

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition visited the Waterhall in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. This is the second year that I seen WPOTY, and the images were just as impressive as those shown last year at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry. The photographs were incredibly powerful, and the exhibition is a must-see.

Cathedral Square Christmas Market, November, 2024
A Christmas arch at the entrance to the market
Cathedral Square Christmas Market, November, 2024
Permanent and temporary architecture.

As we had a late afternoon slot at the museum, we decided to stay in Birmingham for the early evening. Our first stop was The Sun on the Hill. The pub had a lively buzz and offered a selection of interesting beers. However, we were eager to visit The Pigeon in the Park, a pop-up pub within the Cathedral Christmas Market.

Cathedral Square Christmas Market, November, 2024
Street scene from the market.

In my opinion, this Christmas market is a much better option than the Frankfurt German Market, which tends to be overcrowded. While the prices are still high, they are comparable to those at the main German Market. I prefer the area around the Cathedral as it is easier to move around. There are several excellent food stalls, and, of course, the famous pop-up pub.

Cathedral Square Christmas Market, November, 2024
Streetfood
Cathedral Square Christmas Market, November, 2024
Making your mind up.
Cathedral Square Christmas Market, November, 2024
Steam cooking
Cathedral Square Christmas Market, November, 2024
Decisions, decisions
Cathedral Square Christmas Market, November, 2024
Wandering through the stalls

The top floor of The Pigeon in the Park offers a panoramic view of the activity in Cathedral Square. Sipping a pint while people-watching is a great pastime. Groups often gather, hopeful of securing a table on the balcony. Below, the stalls are bustling, and the delicious aroma of cooking wafts up to the pub.

Cathedral Square Christmas Market, November, 2024
Light movement

The Pigeon in the Park is a fantastic spot to enjoy a drink on a cold winter’s night in Birmingham.

If may wish to see what Birmingham looked like last Christmas as I have a blog about it.


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