Danish Christmas market solves Brexit supply woes

There will be stalls with gifts and traditional Danish and Scandinavian treats

A popular Danish Christmas market is set to return with more goods after overcoming supply problems.

The Danish Church in Hull has paired up with its sister church in London to get products from Denmark for this year's sale.

After Brexit, organisers said they struggled with the costs and administration involved with getting goods from overseas for the event.

The market will take place at the Danish Church on Osborne Street from 10:00 until 16:00 GMT on Saturday.

'Really, really special'

Hull's is the oldest overseas Danish Church and has been hosting a Christmas market, run by volunteers, since 1966, attracting hundreds of people.

Charlotte Theill, manager of the church, said: "It's really, really special. Some people have been part of this since the 60s and it's a huge, huge thing in their year. This is really the highlight."

To import stock for the event they have teamed up with the Danish Church in London who were sourcing goods from Denmark for their own Christmas market.

"We were able sort to tag on to that order. So that made it easier this year for us because it's a lot of paperwork and hassle," Ms Theill said.

The Church in Hull has been hosting Christmas markets since 1966

There will be a café at the market as well as gift stalls and traditional Danish and Scandinavian treats.

"There's normally a queue around the block. It's packed. It's very busy. There's a buzz. Obviously, people coming to get the things they've been so anticipating.

"Now we've got some Danish sausages coming that we've been [previously] unable to get them into the country because of Brexit rules," Ms Theill said.

The market costs £2 to attend but includes Danish mulled wine and festive biscuits depending on availability.

Market stalls will also be at the church on 7 December.

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