{"id":12225,"date":"2017-11-16T15:44:17","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T15:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.speedyreg.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=12225"},"modified":"2017-11-16T15:44:17","modified_gmt":"2017-11-16T15:44:17","slug":"step-into-a-winter-wonderland-at-belfast-christmas-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speedyreg.co.uk\/blogs\/2017\/11\/step-into-a-winter-wonderland-at-belfast-christmas-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Step into a Winter Wonderland at Belfast Christmas Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedyreg.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Belfast-Christmas-Markets-Open.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speedyreg.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Belfast-Christmas-Markets-Open.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speedyreg.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Belfast-Christmas-Markets-Open.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.speedyreg.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Belfast-Christmas-Markets-Open-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.speedyreg.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Belfast-Christmas-Markets-Open-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/www.speedyreg.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Belfast-Christmas-Markets-Open-1024x444.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.speedyreg.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Belfast-Christmas-Markets-Open-1200x520.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s something truly magical about a Christmas market, and Belfast\u2019s is no exception. It\u2019s a fabulous festive day out for all the family. You can enjoy a tasty treat, and find some unique Christmas gifts too.<\/p>\n<p>The market opens on November 18<sup>th<\/sup> and runs until December 23<sup>rd<\/sup> so you\u2019ve got plenty of time to visit. It\u2019s open from 10am \u2013 8pm from Monday to Wednesday, 10am \u2013 10pm Thursday to Sunday and 12 noon until 6pm on Sundays.<\/p>\n<p>So take a trip to Belfast City Hall grounds and Donegall Square North to visit the traders in their magical wooden chalets. There\u2019s so much to see, from edible gifts, to arts and crafts, and some gorgeous decorations to add that finishing touch to your Yuletide decorations.<\/p>\n<p>You can even visit Santa in his grotto, and if you drop a letter in Santa\u2019s post box, he\u2019ll send one back to you!<\/p>\n<p>This is the 13<sup>th<\/sup> Belfast Christmas Market and it\u2019s set to be the best one yet. When you visit the market you take a Christmas trip around Europe without ever leaving Belfast. You can try Belgian chocolates, Dutch galettes, German bratwurst, or if you\u2019re in the mood for something a little more exotic, you could even try alligator! If you\u2019ve already done your Christmas shopping, a visit to the Dutch Bulb and Plant Garden is a must, to look ahead to spring and get some fabulous items for the garden.<\/p>\n<p>Of course all that shopping can make you thirsty, so a visit to Lavery\u2019s Irish Bar for some liquid refreshment while you enjoy the live music makes for a great pit stop!<\/p>\n<p>So do take time to visit, it\u2019ll certainly get you into the Christmas spirit!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s something truly magical about a Christmas market, and Belfast\u2019s is no exception. It\u2019s a fabulous festive day out for all the family. You can enjoy a tasty treat, and find some unique Christmas gifts too. The market opens on November 18th and runs until December 23rd so you\u2019ve got plenty of time to visit. 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