This year’s market, located between St. Peter’s Church and Valley Gardens, has numerous festive stalls selling gifts, food and drink, as well as offering live music from its Apres Ski Bar.
The festive market opened on November 18 and runs until Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24), being free to enter for all members of the public.
The eye-catching 32-metre gondola wheel sits in the middle of the market, offering a 360-degree unobstructed view of Brighton, seating up to six people, including one gondola with wheelchair access.
Ticket prices for the big wheel are Adults £9, Children £7 and a family ticket is £28.
The retail Christmas Market is open from midday until 10pm Monday to Thursday and from 10am to 10pm on Friday to Sunday.
The food and drink Christmas Market is open from midday to 11pm on Monday to Thursday and from 10am till midnight from Friday to Sunday.
Eddie Mitchell was there and here are the photos….
1. BRIGHTON XMAS FAIR
Brighton Christmas shoppers have been making the most of the city’s Christmas market on its return to the South Coast. Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
2. BRIGHTON XMAS FAIR
Brighton Christmas shoppers have been making the most of the city’s Christmas market on its return to the South Coast. Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
3. BRIGHTON XMAS FAIR
The eye-catching 32-metre gondola wheel sits in the middle of the market, offering a 360-degree unobstructed view of Brighton Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
4. BRIGHTON XMAS FAIR
Brighton Christmas shoppers have been making the most of the city’s Christmas market on its return to the South Coast. Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL