Southampton’s Christmas market is back for the festive season, taking over Above Bar Street, Guildhall Square and beyond.

After the lights were switched on by Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas, S & D Leisure’s winter wonderland is officially open.

The market is full of food and gift stalls, plus rides catered to both children and thrill seekers.

We visited the Christmas market to check out the prices of everything on offer, including the intriguing footlong chips and fan favourite churros.

The Ferris wheel is back again for the 2024 season.The Ferris wheel is back again for the 2024 season. (Image: Newsquest)

Rides

  • Catapult - £15 and £10 for a video of yourself on the ride
  • Atmosfear - £7 per person
  • Ferris wheel - £8 per adult and £6 per child
  • Giant winter slide - various prices
  • Children's rides - various prices near the Bargate

 

Outside Westquay, a gazebo with seating inside gives you a place away from the cold to drink and chat.Outside Westquay, a gazebo with seating inside gives you a place away from the cold to drink and chat. (Image: Newsquest)

Bar drinks

  • Champagne by the bottle - £80
  • Spirits - £6.50 per 25ml including mixer
  • Wine by 175ml glass - £8
  • Soft drink cans - £3

Draught beer and cider

  • Peroni, Krombacher, Birra Morreti, Beavertown Neck Oil - £7.50 per pint
  • Fosters – £6.50 per pint
  • Strongbow Dark Fruits, Guiness, Thatchers - £7 per pint
  • Half pints of all available for £4

 

Duck That sells a variety of duck dinners, including spring rolls and wraps.Duck That sells a variety of duck dinners, including spring rolls and wraps. (Image: Newsquest)

Savoury food

  • Hot roasted chestnuts - £4

German charcoal Bratwurst grill

  • Bratwurst - £8
  • Vegan Bratwurst - £8
  • Rindwurst (spicy sausage) - £10
  • Kasekraner (pork and cheese sausage) - £9
  • Currywurst (chopped sausage in sauce) - £10
  • Add onions or Sauerkraut for an extra £1
  • Chips - £5

Duck That

  • Duck wrap with spring onions and hoisin sauce - £10
  • Duck salad bowl - £8
  • Duck rice bowl with cucumber, spring onions and sauce - £12
  • Duck spring rolls - £8

German Cuisine

  • Chicken Schnitzel in a pretzel bun - £9.50 and 50p extra for cheese
  • Bratkartoffeln (sliced potato with smoked bacon and onion) - £7
  • German style garlic mushrooms - £7

Design Your Fries

  • Regular portion - £5
  • Footlong fries - £6
  • Curly fries - £6
  • Add spice and sauce to any of the above for no additional price
  • Add spring onions, red or green chillies, bacon bits, jalapeno or chilli flakes for £1 each
  • Add cheese or bean chilli for £2
  • Add pulled pork for £3

Yorkshire Pudding Wraps

  • Wraps with turkey, pork, ham, beef or vegetarian sausage ranging from £10 - £12
  • Add a giant pig in blanket for £4
  • Hot pork, stuffing and apple sauce sandwich - £8
  • Mini roast potatoes and gravy - £5
  • Salt and pepper chicken: £8
  • Salt and pepper chips: £6

 

The hot Churros and chocolate dip stand is always a fan favourite.The hot Churros and chocolate dip stand is always a fan favourite. (Image: Newsquest)

Desserts and sweet treats

  • Churros with cinnamon sugar or plain icing sugar - £8.50 and £1 extra for chocolate dips
  • Mini Dutch pancakes with icing sugar - £6.50
  • Mini Dutch pancakes with lemon and sugar - £7
  • Mini Dutch pancakes with Nutella, Lotus Biscoff or chocolate, strawberry or caramel sauce: £8
  • Olde English Fudge - £3.59 for 100g of any flavour
  • Kingdom of Sweets pick and mix - £3.29 per 100g
  • Chock Shop Single Brownies: £3
  • Chock Shop Single Brownies with chocolate sauce and cream: £4
  • Hot chocolate with “the works” - £7
  • Donuts: 3 for £4, 4 for £5 or 5 for £6
  • Chocolate kisses: £1.50 each or box of 12 for £12