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The (day before) Christmas Eve meat auction at Smithfield Market

Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Jessica Dellow

Following a hiatus of several years due to the pandemic, the Christmas Eve meat auction at Smithfield Market is making a comeback. 

However, this year, it's taking place on the day before Christmas Eve since the market doesn't operate on Sundays. This longstanding tradition has historically enabled the area to clear out excess stock before the Christmas closure, and it continues today, with meat joints being auctioned off at affordable prices to eager crowds.

Head there on 23 December at 10:00 am at Grand Avenue Under the Clock to nab some bargains for Christmas day.

 

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