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German Christmas markets will return to Birmingham in November

Getty Images A stall holder arranges her display of Christmas decorations at Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas marketGetty Images
The market will run for seven weeks from 4 November to 9 January

Birmingham's celebrated German Christmas market will return this winter after being called off in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The annual market has been a feature of the city centre since 1997.

There will be fewer stalls this year when it returns on 4 November due to works in Victoria Square.

The city council also said there is still a chance it will be cancelled however "should Covid restrictions come back into effect".

Getty Images A chocolatier prepares her display at Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas marketGetty Images
The 2020 markets had to be called off due to the coronavirus pandemic

As well as the traditional stalls, the local authority said the big wheel and ice rink will also return to Centenary Square on the same date.

About five million visitors have previously attended each year.

The markets will be open every day except Christmas Day, running for seven weeks until 9 January.

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