Sadly, Covid-19 means Millennium Square is more or less deserted. If you're feeling nostalgic for beer, merriment and German sausage, then feast your eyes on these fabulous photos from years gone by. Let's hope we can welcome back the market for Christmas 2021!
1. German Market memories
The sun goes down on the German Christmas Market in 2016.
2. German Market memories
The Leeds Christkindelmarkt is one of the largest and longest-running Christmas markets in the UK.
3. German Market memories
Beer, sausages and mulled wine were the staples of the market.
4. German Market memories
The 2020 market was cancelled in September due to Covid-19.
5. German Market memories
The organisers decided social distancing rules and hygiene measures could not be implemented while maintaining the "warm and cosy" atmosphere of the market.
6. German Market memories
They voiced concerns that visitors might not adhere to social distancing rules and "behave in ways they have been used to" during past events.