Southbank Centre presents:
Cologne Christmas Market at London's South Bank next to London Eye

There will be a traditional Cologne Christmas Market taking place for the second time between the Southbank Centre/Royal Festival Hall and London Eye along the River Thames.

Meet with family, friends or colleagues at Southbank this Christmas and enjoy a beautiful Christmas Market at this unique location.

Whilst wandering about, look for and find unusual Christmas presents such as amber & silver jewellery, hand crafted toys, fragile glass ornaments for your Christmas tree, hand tatted laces, tin toys, candles in all shapes and sizes, hand-made ceramics or creative metal design. “Bought by you for special people at a special place”

The market will take place from 20.11.2009 until 23.12.2009.

It will be a German style Christmas Market with app. 40 wooden chalets situated between Southbank Centre and London Eye.

The carousel in the centre of the Christmas Market offers younger visitors an enjoyable attraction especially for them. Parents can relax with a glass of “Glühwein” (German Mulled Wine) while listening to traditional Christmas music and watching their little ones enjoying a ride on the merry-go-round.

Santa will also be at Queen’s Walk in front of the Southbank Centre to entertain your children. Please pre-book your tickets via the Secret Village Website: www.santas-secret-village.co.uk

Other seasonal culinary specialties such as the typical German Sausage “Bratwurst” do not need an introduction, “Kölsch” – a delicious Cologne beer, gingerbread hearts for your loved ones, roasted almonds and candies to taste the “sweet side of life or a delicious crepe.

Cologne is a feeling – for more details please visit: www.koeln.de

A great place to visit!

Close by the Cologne Christmas Market you can find the Lower Marsh area with various shops, traders and much more.
Check out their website: www.lower-marsh.co.uk

Lower Marsh, South Bank's Market, is a great place to shop, eat and drink.

"So named because it lies on the site of the ancient Lambeth Marsh which first appeared in historical records in 1377. This historic street has operated as a street market and centre for local shopping since the mid-nineteenth century. In 1984 Lambeth council designated Lower Marsh and it's immediate surroundings a conservation area in recognition of it's special character." (from a plate at the beginning of Lower Marsh)

Christmas Unwrapped at Southbank Centre

What do you want for Christmas? Whether you enjoy a classic British Christmas infused with the scent of mulled wine and the sounds of carols by candlelight, or fancy bringing it bang up to date with hip-hop fairy tales and eye-catching design gifts – be bad, forget duty and choose the Christmas you want at Southbank Centre.

ZooNation’s reworked fairy tale "Into the Hoods" sparks up family festivities with wicked dance moves and a contemporary urban soundtrack. Sandi Toksvig’s "Christmas Cracker" starring Ronnie Corbett plus Special Guests delights in a very British tradition – the variety show romp. "Peter & the Wolf Live on Stage" enchants a new generation. Storytelling and beatboxing meet in "The Lost Voice". And "Ennio Marchetto" tears through an uproarious paper costume extravaganza. Plus, look out for our many free events including "Strictly Christmas Ballroom", Christmas carols and street dance workshops.

Whatever your vision of the perfect Christmas, strip away the seasonal stress and do it your way this year at Southbank Centre.

Click here for more information.

Additional information about the location and London you can find looking at the following websites:

• www.southbankcentre.co.uk
• www.southbanklondon.com
• www.londoneye.com
• www.londoncountyhall.com
• www.londonaquarium.co.uk
• www.visitlondon.com
• www.london.de

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