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⭐️ ⭐️ Christmas Events in Sutton Coldfield Town Centre ⭐️ ⭐️

⭐️ ⭐️ Christmas Events in Sutton Coldfield Town Centre ⭐️ ⭐️
🎄Sunday 30th November
Meet The Grinch & Cindy-Lou 12pm-3pm
Free Face painting 10am-3pm
Farmers & Craft Market 10am-3pm
🎄 Saturday 13th December
Walk In Snow globe 11am-4pm
Victorian Stilt Walker 12pm-4pm
Meet Father Christmas 12pm-4pm
Victorian Christmas Market 10am-8pm
🎄 Sunday 14th December
Walk In Snow globe 11am-4pm
Victorian Stilt Walker 12pm-4pm
Meet Father Christmas 12pm-4pm
Victorian Christmas Market 10am-5pm
🎄 Saturday 20th December
See The Gingerbreads 12pm-3pm
Victorian Stilt Walker 12pm-4pm
Meet Father Christmas 12pm-4pm
Victorian Christmas Market 10am-8pm
🎄 Sunday 21st December
See The Elves 12pm-4pm
Victorian Stilt Walker 12pm-4pm
Meet Father Christmas 12pm-4pm
Victorian Christmas Market 10am-5pm
🕯️ Victorian Christmas Market
Week 1)
Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th December
Week 2)
Thursday 18th – Sunday 21st December
Times) Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am-8pm & Sunday10am-5pm
❤️Events brought to you by Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID and Victorian Market trader bookings through LSD Promotions
📍 Sutton Coldfield town centre
Pictures Courtesy Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID

FREE Parking in Sutton Coldfield

🚗 Free car parking is now LIVE in all Birmingham City Council owned car parks in Sutton Coldfield this Christmas on Thursdays & Fridays after 4pm, and all day Saturdays & Sundays.
📌 Included car parks:
• Station Street
• Upper Reddicroft
• Lower Reddicroft
• Mill Street
• Anchorage Road
• South Parade
• Duke Street
🚫 Private car parks at Newhall Walk and the Gracechurch Centre are not included.
📅 13 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
🚗 Thurs & Fri: Free from 4pm
🚗 Sat & Sun: Free all day
🛍️ Perfect timing for Christmas shopping and for visiting our brand new Victorian Christmas Market on these dates:
• Thu 11 – Sun 14 December
• Thu 18 – Sun 21 December
❤️ Support Sutton Coldfield town centre, enjoy festive events, and make the most of everything local this Christmas.
🎁 Free Christmas parking & travel funded by Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council
🚲🚌 Plus: discounted bus travel and free cycle hire, funded by the Town Council and supported by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Sweetfields’ Cafe Bakery

🌟 Exciting Discoveries at Sweetfields Cafe and Bakery! 🌟 
We recently took a trip to Wylde Green and were thrilled to visit Sweetfields Cafe and Bakery. This charming spot is much bigger than it appears! 😍 The homemade pastries and cakes are absolutely amazing, and the coffee? Some of the best we’ve had lately! ☕✨
If you’re looking for a delicious lunchtime snack, they also offer sandwiches, cheese plates, and more! 🥪🧀
We had a lovely chat with the owner, who shared that even more delights are coming to the cafe, including a deli counter featuring locally sourced produce. We can’t wait to see what’s next!
If you haven’t visited yet, make sure to stop by Sweetfields for a delightful experience! 💖
#WyldeGreen #SweetfieldsCafe #BakeryDelights #SupportLocal #FoodieFavorites

Christmas In Sutton Coldfield

PRESS RELEASE     7 NOVEMBER 2024

 Sutton Coldfield Town Centre Set to Sparkle

Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID has unveiled an exciting line-up of Christmas activities designed to make your Christmas shopping truly special this year.

 Shop locally at Sutton Coldfield’s new 22-day Christmas Market from Thursday 28th November to Sunday 22nd December, when The Parade will be home to twinkling wooden chalets selling mulled wine, beer, bratwurst, hot food, sweet treats, and one-of-a-kind gifts. The Christmas market is a partnership event with Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID and market operator LSD Promotions; it is set to be a local gem, offering a delightful alternative to the larger city markets. Open six days a week, Tuesdays to Sundays, with extended hours until 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, the market is here to attract both residents and visitors to Sutton Coldfield town centre.

When you visit the market don’t forget to support the national retailers like House of Fraser, The Entertainer, Waterstones, Beaverbrook’s, Fat Face, Pandora, H&M, JD Sports, TK Maxx and more, as well as unique independent shops such as Magical Story, Military Chef, Toys 4 You, Smart Ideas, Bert & Gert’s and DJ Collectibles. Your shopping will not only be fun but will also help to boost our local economy!

Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID has also organised visits from whimsical characters including The Grinch, Christmas Sloths, Bouncing Snowmen, Toy Soldiers, Bouncing Elves, Christmas Tree Dresses and Christmas Granny Turismo; creating a fun atmosphere for all ages on The Parade, every weekend from Saturday 30th November. Live performances by the King Brasstards band will keep the spirits high as you shop!

 The festivities continue at Gracechurch shopping centre, where a brand-new ice-skating rink will be open from Thursday 28th November to Sunday 22nd December. Plus, children can enjoy a free magical meet-and-greet with Santa every weekend from Saturday 30th November to Sunday 22nd December, complete with a special certificate to take home. Don’t miss the real 20-foot Christmas tree, a pop-up florist and joyful performances from local choirs and community groups.

As well as funding the town’s Christmas lights, Sutton Coldfield Town Council is also making it more convenient to shop local by funding free parking in seven Birmingham City Council-owned car parks every Thursday and Friday after 4pm, and all-day Saturday and Sunday from Thursday 14th November to Sunday 5th January. The seven car parks are Station Street, Upper and Lower Reddicroft, Mill Street, Anchorage Road, South Parade and Duke Street. Plus, Gracechurch shopping centre is also offering free parking every Sunday in their multi storey car park.

Michelle Baker, Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID) Manager said, “Please join us in supporting our local economy and creating magical memories this Christmas. We are excited to introduce our new 22-day Christmas Market to boost footfall in the town centre, benefiting local businesses. Our hope is that the festive attractions and entertainment will enhance the shopping experience, encouraging shoppers to support both national retailers and the excellent independent businesses. With free parking and a host of attractions, we invite everyone to enjoy the magic of Christmas in Sutton Coldfield”.

Michelle Baker
BID Manager

 

Sutton Coldfield Farmers Markets To Continue In 2023

Sutton Coldfield town centre’s successful Farmer’s Markets are to continue in the New Year, after the last event before Christmas drew thousands of festive shoppers. The Grinch entertained crowds at the market on Sunday, November 27, which was the last of three pilot events which aimed to see if local residents would back regular markets. Now organisers Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID) – who have more festive attractions planned in the coming weekends before Christmas – have confirmed that the Farmers Markets will return in 2023.

Bid Manager Michelle Baker said: “The Christmas Market was absolutely fantastic, with a great turn out. Lots of families came along to see the Grinch – who behaved himself most of the time – and there was a brilliant response to the stalls that ran all the way along the parade. “When we first started these markets in September, we wanted to see how local residents would react and we have been blown away by how many have supported them. “They have significantly increased footfall to the town centre whenever they have been held – lots of people have said how wonderful it has been to see the Parade so busy. “So, we can confirm that the markets will continue in January. Now we are looking forward to Christmas, and all of the brilliant entertainment we have lined up.

“Next weekend we have Santa, some roller skating Christmas presents and the animated elves, visiting – and if you missed the Grinch at the weekend, don’t worry – he’s coming back!” The Farmers Markets and  extended Christmas activities are part of the new Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield programme of year-round events which aims to encourage more people to choose the town centre as a destination to spend time, eat, drink, shop and relax. Christmas activities include an amazing life-size snow globe in the town centre over a three-day period, which shoppers can step inside for a free Christmas photograph. And Christmas characters will be roaming among shoppers, including giant Christmas Penguins, life-size Gingerbread Men, Father Christmas and The Grinch.

Bid Manager Michelle Baker added: “We want to make Sutton Coldfield town centre a big attraction, with regular events to bring people in. “Residents have responded really well to the markets and the characters we have introduced, along with free music and face painting. “We’re also employing BID Guardians, special security guards, in the evening to make a night out in Sutton Coldfield feel even safer.”

UP-TO-DATE LISTING OF SUTTON TOWN CENTRE CHRISTMAS EVENTS

3rd Dec           Meet Santa, Roller Skating Christmas Presents and the animated elves

9th Dec            Giant snow globe, the Grinch, amazing animatronic Polar Bear

10th Dec         Giant snow globe, meet Santa and the Grinch, the Gingerbreads

11th Dec         Giant snow globe, the Grinch

11th Dec         Breakfast with Santa – Bottle of Sack (8:30am-10:30am)

17th Dec         See Santa, meet the Grinch and the Gingerbreads

Caption : The Grinch wowed the crowds at the last Farmers Market in Sutton Coldfield before Christmas. Now the popular events are to continue in 2023.

 

SECURITY ‘GUARDIANS’ TO PATROL SUTTON COLDFIELD TOWN CENTRE THIS CHRISTMAS

A new security team is set to patrol Sutton Coldfield Town Centre this Christmas to deter crime and anti-social behaviour, after local businesses decided to fund four new ‘Guardians’. The Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID) company will be launching the new on-street town centre security team who will watch out for anti-social behaviour and crime, while providing support, visibility and reassurance to businesses and locals. Sutton Coldfield BID – which represents hundreds of local businesses – will be employing four new uniformed security guards to be known as ‘BID Guardians’ throughout the Christmas period to provide additional security for party-goers and revellers.

Coinciding with the World Cup and Christmas party season, the BID Guardians is a trial project that will conclude on 1st January 2023.               The BID Guardians will be patrolling the entire town centre and providing reassurance on the streets of Sutton from 7pm – 1am every Friday and Saturday and helping to reduce anti-social behaviour. BID Manager Michelle Baker said: “The addition of the BID Guardians in the evening will make a night out in Sutton Coldfield feel even safer.

“They will act as the eyes and ears of the town centre and provide a welcoming face to visitors and a reassuring presence for local businesses and residents during the busiest time of the year”. The four BID Guardians will be SIA (Security Industry Authority) licenced and First Aid trained and will look to work in partnership with the Police and local pubs and restaurants.

Many towns and cities employ private security including Shrewsbury, Rugby and York.

The Guardians are the latest improvement to be announced by the BID, since the launch of the new Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield – a programme of year-round events which aims to encourage more people to choose the town centre as a destination to spend time, eat, drink, shop and relax.

Six Weekends of Christmas Fun

SIX WEEKENDS OF CHRISTMAS FUN IN SUTTON COLDFIELD TOWN CENTRE

Sutton Coldfield town centre will be spreading the festive fun this season, with events every weekend over the Christmas period – including a visit from the Grinch!

Instead of a one-day Christmas lights switch on event, organisers at Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID) will be spreading the Christmas magic over six consecutive weekends, so that more visitors and families can enjoy the festive activities in Sutton Coldfield town centre.

Starting on Saturday 19th November and running up to and including Saturday 24th December, the BID is funding six weekends of Christmas fun and entertainment for festive shoppers in the town centre. The extended Christmas activities are part of the new Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield programme of year-round events which aims to encourage more people to choose the town centre as a destination to spend time, eat, drink, shop and relax.

Christmas activities will include an amazing life-size snow globe in the town centre over a three-day period, which shoppers can step inside for a free Christmas photograph. And Christmas characters will be roaming among shoppers, including giant Christmas Penguins, life-size Gingerbread Men, Father Christmas and The Grinch.

The town’s Christmas lights switch on event has historically been funded jointly by Gracechurch Shopping Centre and Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID) but the event did not go ahead for the last two years due to the Covid pandemic.

This year Sutton Coldfield BID would be the sole funder and has taken the decision to do things differently and spread the Christmas magic over six weekends instead of focusing one evening of entertainment. It is hoped this change will benefit local businesses and boost footfall each weekend in the run up to Christmas.

Bid Manager Michelle Baker said: “We’re aiming to make Sutton Coldfield town centre a big attraction, with regular events to bring people in.“So, we thought for Christmas this year instead of putting all of our efforts into one lights switch on evening, we would do something different and make the fun last throughout the festive season, with something every weekend. “Residents will love the visitors and attractions we have lined up for Christmas – we just hope the Grinch doesn’t spoil everything!”

In recent weeks events organised under the vibrant new Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield brand – including a visit by a giant T Rex and a popular new Farmer’s Market – have seen thousands of extra people flood into the town centre.

The next Farmer’s Market is due to take place on October 30th, with a Halloween theme. 

VRSC XMAS 1 Grinch

The Grinch will be visiting Sutton Coldfield Town centre for Christmas.

VRSC XMAS 2  Snowglobe

A giant snow globe will be available for shoppers to get free photographs.

VRSC XMAS 3 Father Christmas

Father Christmas will mix with the crowds.

VRSC XMAS 4 Christmas penguins

Giant festive penguins will be one of the attractions across the six weeks.

VRSC XMAS 5 Elves

Santa’s elves will be there to greet shoppers too.

Sutton’s New Farmers Market is Huge Hit

PRESS RELEASE 26/09/22

THOUSANDS FLOCK TO SUPPORT SUTTON’S NEW FARMERS MARKET

– AND GORDON RAMSAY LOOKALIKE APPROVED TOO!

Thousands of shoppers turned out in the autumn sunshine to visit Sutton Coldfield’s new Farmers Market – and were amazed to see ‘Gordon Ramsay’ checking out the stalls too. Residents flocked to visit 40 stalls that filled the Parade, offering fresh produce, delicious food and quality craft items. And, wandering among them was the UK’s top Gordon Ramsay lookalike, who spent the day posing for photographs and giving his opinion on the items on sale. The speciality market, organised by Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID), is just one of many ideas designed to raise the profile of the town ­– following the launch of a vibrant new ‘Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield’ brand. The market is the first of three which will take place on the last Sunday of the month from 10am-2pm, with the next events planned for October 30th and November 27th. Organisers have said that if these initial markets prove popular, they will become a regular monthly event, rekindling a tradition that dates back more than 700 years in the Royal Town. And the first event proved hugely successful, with large crowds flocking to the town centre, busy car parks and traders reporting positive sales. Sutton resident Sue Mitchell, who used to work in Sutton’s Marks and Spencer store, said: “I was very impressed with the market because there were so many different stalls, offering different things to different people, at different price levels too.

“We’ve just strolled down here and stopped and talked to various stall holders and the variety of the market is wonderful. I can’t remember the last time there was anything like this on the high street in Sutton.”                Her neighbour, Linda Wright, added: “I think it’s wonderful. I haven’t seen crowds like this for so many years and I think it’s what is needed for Sutton, something to bring people into the town centre.                                                 “There is a great atmosphere to the place and the stalls are all very good, with real variety.”

Stall holders also enjoyed the event, which has already got a waiting list of traders keen to get involved. Organisers are now planning a bigger market, on a Halloween theme, at the end of October.

Councillor David Barrie, a city councillor who is part of the board of Sutton Coldfield BID, said: “We have seen a lot of changes in Sutton Town Centre and we have got through the dreadful years of the pandemic, and this market has just come at a perfect time when people are ready to come out into Sutton and see something different. “There was a really wonderful buzz to the place, and I think it will kickstart regular Farmers Markets and bring a lot of trade into Sutton, which is what we need. “There was a lot of Sutton people enjoying a Sutton event organised by Sutton BID and the atmosphere was fantastic.” BID manager Michelle Baker said: “We really want to put Sutton on the map as a destination and we couldn’t have been happier with our first Farmers Market. “We want to thanks the thousands of local residents who came along on a sunny Sunday to show their support and buy some of the brilliant products and produce on sale. “And, of course, it was great fun to see them react to the sight of Gordon Ramsay wandering around the stalls and having his photo taken. “We’re already planning the next market, on October 30, as well as lots of other events which will promote Sutton Coldfield town centre.”

Thousands flocked to Sutton Coldfield’s first new Farmers market.

Shoppers were surprised to see a famous face among the stalls – the UK’s best Gordon Ramsay lookalike.

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TRANSFORMERS AND GIANT T-REX TO INVADE SUTTON COLDFIELD TOWN CENTRE

Giant footsteps are set to echo around Sutton Coldfield Town Centre this month when larger-than-life characters mix with shoppers.

This Saturday (August 13th) Transformers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee will touch down in Sutton and patrol the Parade for a free meet-and-greet with fans from 11am-2pm. Then, on Bank Holiday Monday (August 28th) the Royal Town will get a Royal visit with a difference when the King of the Dinosaurs – ‘Chomp’, the T-Rex – stalks the town centre from 11am-2pm. The colourful characters are part of the new Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID programme of year-round events which aims to encourage more people to choose the town centre as a destination to spend time, eat, drink, shop and relax.

Organised by Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID), the programme of events also includes a new monthly Farmer’s Market, beginning on Sunday, September 25th. BID Manager Michelle Baker said: “We’re aiming to make Sutton Coldfield town centre a big attraction, and they don’t come much bigger than the Transformers and Chomp, who is the world’s biggest, most realistic Tyrannosaurus Rex! “These are amazing performance characters who have to be seen to be believed, so come down to Sutton town centre and enjoy the free entertainment.

Sutton Town Centre Salutes Armed Forces With Fun Day

Residents and shoppers of all ages saluted the Armed Forces in a fun event in Sutton Coldfield – which saw the town centre invaded by a pair of mischievous ‘toy soldiers’.

Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 25th was the first event organised under the new ‘Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield’ brand, which aims to encourage more people to choose the town centre as a destination to work, study, shop and enjoy.

Organised by Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID), the day included free activities from face painting to a flight simulator – but it was the two green toy soldiers who stole the show, by parading around the town centre and interacting with shoppers.

BID Manager Michelle Baker said: “Armed Forces Day was a great success and was so much fun. This was the first of many events we have planned to encourage people to visit the town centre, and we had a brilliant response from shoppers and traders. “Sutton Coldfield town centre has so much potential, and this was very much just a taste of what’s to come – so watch this space! “Next up, we have plans for the school summers holidays, and will also be launching a new Food and Drink guide soon, to promote the 50 places to eat and drink in the town.”

On Armed Forces Day visitors to Sutton could try to win their RAF wings in a high-tech flight simulator, provided by PSW Events, listen to music performed by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire saxophonist Alicia Hillman or buy tasty treats created by army veteran and Sutton Coldfield resident Liam Hall, who is now a successful chocolatier. Free face painting for children added some colour to the day, and the two toy soldiers brought their own brand of military mayhem to the Royal town, dancing with shoppers, posing for pictures and patrolling the shops.

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