Shoppers flock to Victorian Christmas Market on Broad Street

Stalls lined the street as shoppers enjoyed browsing the festive food, drinks and handmade artisan goods.

The market arrived on Broad Street on Thursday, November 14 and will stay until Sunday, November 17.

Food and drink on offer included street food, a hog roast, confectionary, mulled cider and wine, hot chocolate and prosecco.

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The artisan crafts included jewellery, prints and dried fruit garlands. 

Marta Wojnas, who was running Lola's Waffle Bar for the third year in Oxford, said she was enjoying the market and that it had been busy.

Marta Wojnas (Image: Newsquest) Ian Jones, who was commentating at the market, said: "It’s really busy and a great atmosphere.

"It’s a pleasure when I do these events.

"My favourite one is Oxford, people really buy into it in."

Ian Jones (Image: Newsquest) Sam Deeks, who runs a stall selling traditional hot roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate, said it was his second year at the Oxford Victorian Christmas Markets.

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Sam Deeks (Image: Newsquest) Father Christmas also made an appearance, taking pictures with families and excited children, as well as a Victorian stilt man roaming around and a live DJ.

Christmas music filled the air as singers performed Christmas carols. 

The event was organised by LSD Promotions who put on markets up and down the country, including in Birmingham, Tamworth and Kidderminster. 

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