Location: Leeds, EnglandWe arrived in Leeds 2.5 hours later than expected, due to train cancellations resulting from "adverse weather conditions," (snow)!
With a short walk to Millennium Square from the station, we located the reason for our visit to the north this weekend - Christkindelmarkt German Christmas Market, just in time for lunch.
Disappointingly the snow from the week before had begun to melt and other than a singing moose-head, we found ourselves looking around for the festive spirit. Luckily, after a bratwurst with a Roasted Apple mulled wine chaser the mood started to pick up. We were introduced to traditional hot German Honey Mead which we cuddled and sipped whilst wandering amongst the 30 chalets housing food stalls and kitchy yule tide decorations. To finish off the festival food menu we enjoyed giant Christmas marshmallow goodness - chocolate royale style, for dessert.
After lunch we walked our full tummies to the Victoria Quarter. This area consists of historic arcades which maintain their traditional architecture from the era. More importantly there're shops and brands that will help you tick off the items on the Christmas shopping list. We didn't buy any souvenirs at the market, but we didn't have to go far to find something to take home from this pretty shopping area.
Item 76: Leeds? CHECK!
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