The 4 rules all Birmingham Christmas Market visitors have to follow including 'drink limit'

A controversial rule for people attending Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market remains in place for 2024, despite backlash from some visitors who branded it 'stupid'.

New signs appeared on some German market stalls last year, notifying customers that they were limited to 'one drink per person'. At the time, Birmingham City Council insisted the measures had been in place for a decade, but some locals criticised the move and even threatened to boycott the market, arguing queues were 'already long enough'.

The one-drink limit has returned this year, with notices on some of the drinks stands telling market-goers: "One drink per person. We ask for your understanding that we are only allowed to sell one alcoholic drink per person. This is part of a campaign to ensure that alcoholic drinks are not being bought for market visitors who are underage."

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Visitors under the age of 25 have also been asked to 'have your ID ready for checking by the bar staff' when ordering.

The deposit system implemented in previous years has also made a comeback. It means that visitors ordering beer will need to pay a £5 deposit for a mug or glass and a £7 deposit for a double pint glass.

The money will be returned in cash when customers hand back their glasses, though visitors have been warned that there is a 'no deposit return' rule in place if glasses or mugs have been damaged.

Another sign placed at the edge of the Victoria Square market, near Chamberlain Square, warns revellers that there is 'no alcohol to be taken beyond this point'.

Additionally, a Public Space Protection Order which covers the city centre is in force, meaning that people displaying anti-social behaviour can be required to leave by an authorised officer. Members of the public are prohibited from possessing, consuming or being under the influence of intoxicating substances such as drugs in restricted areas, while anti-social drinking is also banned. People who break the rules of the order can be fined up to £100.