Emma Gill paid nearly £15 for a small bag of sweets. READ MORE:A mother has revealed her shock after her daughter was charged nearly £15 for a measly portion of pick 'n' mix.
'I kept a close eye on what she was putting inside the bag, as I'm all too aware of how the price can quickly mount up,' she said. 'A 175g bag of Haribo for example, cost £1.25 at Aldi or Tesco, which works out at 71p per 100g, around four times cheaper,' she noted. Sampling other treats from the market, Emma also purchased a roast pork sandwich with stuffing, which came in at £9 each at Porkys Bar & Grill.
Cllr Pat Karney, the council's Christmas spokesperson, said: 'We're always happy to check out any complaints brought to us however we don't set the prices on our market stalls. Prices are set by stallholders themselves who at the end of the day are subject to the same market forces as any other retailer - if what they're selling is too expensive, people won't buy their products.
It's a stark contrast to the glamorous, slick photos advertised by city councils which promise a whimsical winter wonderland that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. However, beyond the glitz and status, TikToker @franklyfahmida told her followers that 'everyone's packed like sardines inside' while the DJ played 'c**p music'.Not everyone was as quick to judge, as many online argued that the market - which features gently falling artificial snow is 'so nice' - but you must go when it's not too busy, before it gets dark.