As per the title. I'm thinking German style wooden huts etc.
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5One might argue that German-style huts aren't very traditional to the Lake District...– GagravarrCommented Nov 19, 2012 at 3:04
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Then again I saw what I only knew previously as a Christkindlmarkt on the main street of Tbilisi Georgia last Christmas so you never know...– hippietrailCommented Nov 23, 2012 at 5:51
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How can a "German" market be traditional to anywhere in the uk?– Ian RingroseCommented Jun 21, 2016 at 14:04
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Christmas markets are not really part of the British tradition in the way that they are elsewhere - at least not since Oliver Cromwell.
There are traditional German (and other) Christmas markets in various places in Britain, as shown in the above link. However none seem to be close to the Lake District.
answered Nov 19, 2012 at 16:12
It looks like there will be a Christmas market in Barrow-in-Furness in 2012. There's also a review of the market from 2011.
It's not exactly the answer you were looking for, in that it's technically not the Lake District, and not really German, but it may be close enough on both counts to be useful to you.
answered Nov 22, 2012 at 10:32
Of sorts, Ulverston has a large Christmas market every year, called the Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival. It has grown quite large over the years, and takes in most of the central streets of the town. Quite a few locals (I'm one) dress up in Dickensian attire, and get into the spirit of things.
I think you could safely say the market has German elements to it, bratwurst vendors, traditional breads, cheeses, lots of local produce and art, fun rides for the children, and yes wooden huts. There's a good blog post. Ulverston is extremely close to Lake District, about 2 miles south, 15-20 minutes to Coniston.
