Frequently Asked

How do I get to Liverpool Christmas Market?

 

The Christmas Market is located on St George’s Plateau which has cobbled surfaces. All visitors should proceed with caution in and around the Market due to uneven surfaces and obstacles.

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By Rail:

• Lime Street Station (for local and national rail services) is located directly opposite the Market.

• Access into the station is via steps, passenger lift or long sloped footpath.

• More information on train services can be found here: https://www.merseyrail.org/

 

By Bus

• The nearest Bus Station is Queen Square (approx. 100m from the Market)

• A number of local bus services stop there and more information can be found at: https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/bus/

 

By taxi

• Nearby taxi ranks (for hackney carriages) are available on Skelhorne Street and Lord Nelson Street. A full list of taxi ranks can be found here: https://liverpool.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/getting-around-liverpool/taxi-stands/

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The organisers are committed to ensuring where reasonably practicable, the Christmas Market is accessible to everyone wishing to attend.

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St George's Hall is Grade 1 listed with surrounding cobbled paving which can be challenging. We have worked extensively with accessibility advisors to explore appropriate options to cover the cobbles and make the area level without compromising on the listed status.

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Previously a steel decked surface was trialled throughout the market to make a wheelchair transition smoother, unfortunately the raised level caused several more issues so this was ruled out. We  continued to make the Christmas Market on the Plateau as accessible as possible, adding dropped kerbs and ramps where possible, and expanding the market to incorporate William Brown Street and St Johns Gardens which are not cobbled. 

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Pedestrian access into the market is via St John’s Lane, William Brown Street And Lime Street.

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The wheelchair accessible entrance is located at Lime Street between the two Lion statues and as well as William Brown Street.

Although there is no onsite parking available for guests, there are a number of car parks in close proximity to St George’s Hall.  The closest are:

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• Lime Street Station Long Stay, Lord Nelson Street, L3 5QB.

• St John’s Shopping Centre, St George’s Place, L1 1LQ.

• Queen Square, Whitechapel, L1 1RH.

• Please note, not all car parks have wheelchair accessible spaces.

• Victoria Street car park (entrance on Crosshall Street) has wheelchair accessible spaces – blue badge holders pay the same parking fee.

• There are a number of Blue Badge bays across the city centre. View a map on the Liverpool City Council website: https://liverpool.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/find-parking/on-street-parking-bays/blue-badge-disabled-spaces/

• The market has made provision for a blue badge drop off area in the bus layover at Commutation Row just for the Christmas Market period. 

• The nearest Shopmobility service is located in Liverpool ONE. More information on services and opening times can be found here: 

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https://www.localsolutions.org.uk/index.php/north-west-services/shopmobility/44-shopmobility.

The Liverpool Christmas Market has a wide range of food and drink options. 

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There will be a range of fully stocked bars (Alpine, Tipi Tent, Barrel Bars, Windmill, Apres Ski), where you can also see entertainment from local acts. From festive flavoured bubble tea to winter warmer favourites like hot chocolate, tea, coffee, hot cider, and hot mulled wine, there's something for everyone.

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Our Street Food Stalls have your usual favourites like – Yorkshire pudding wraps, bratwurst, noodles, salt & pepper chicken, halloumi, greek gyros & souvlaki, roast pork baps, mac n cheese, burgers, siu mai, donuts, waffles, crepes, fudge, sweets, home bakes (including vegan) and hot crumble pudding! Also… brownies, cookies, hot cookie dough, cotton candy, popcorn, toasted marshmallows, fresh baked macaroons, churro, candy and hot roasted chestnuts!

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Each year our stalls offer a variety of vegan and vegetarian options - if you are not sure then please ask! For list of ingredients, check with each stall.

There are 3 blocks of toilets spread across the market - these can be found at the between lions on plateau , next to entry gate from William Brown Street in Gardens and at the top of William Brown Street by Santa land.  They have stepped access and are cleaned and re-stocked regularly.

 

Accessible portaloos are available for wheelchair users and ambulant disabled people. These units have level access at the doorway and an internal dimension of 1500mm x 1500mm. 

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If any visitor requires a larger accessible toilet facility with grab rails etc the toilets within Liverpool Central Library are located approximately 100 metres from the Christmas Market. Opening times for Liverpool Central Library can be found here:https://liverpool.gov.uk/libraries/find-a-library/central-library/

 

Alternatively, Liverpool Lime Street Station's 

men’s, women’s, accessible and baby changing facilities are located near the Lord Nelson Street entrance and are open daily from 06:00 – 23:00.

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The nearest Changing Places facility is available within the World Museum. More details, including opening times, can be found here:  

https://www.changing-places.org/find?toilet=722

Liverpool Christmas Market is FREE to enter, with a variety of stalls, as well as ticketed games and rides which can be purchased at the discretion of visitors.

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Our prize and game stalls allow you to pit your skills against your family and friends. 

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Rides start from £2.00 per person, there’s no need to book your rides in advance, have a look and decide on the day and purchase your ride tokens you require onsite. There are no refunds for tokens purchased.

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Counter service is provided at all stalls within the Market. Please ask stall holders if you need any assistance. There ramp access to the Big Wheel as well as Santaland. 

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Some of our rides have a height restriction based on independent assessments - this can be checked with each ride operator prior to purchasing any tokens or ticket to ride. 

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