We were shocked by prices at UK’s most expensive Christmas market – how we enjoyed ourselves on budget of less than £40 | The Sun

A PAIR of savvy shoppers have revealed how they enjoyed an evening at the UK's most expensive Christmas market for under £40.

Camille Egasse and a friend enjoyed a night out at Winter Wonderland in London's Hyde Park and gave out tips on social media about how to have fun at the famous festive venue without breaking the bank.

In a clip posted to TikTok, Camille broke down what they got up to and how much each item cost, admitting it was "hard not to spend more money".

The entry fee alone set them back £7.50 each, while "disgusting" roasted chestnuts cost them a fiver.

They also paid £6.40 for mulled wine, which Camille said "wasn't good".

However, she found more value for money in the hot chocolates which, despite costing £10 for two, were "so yummy".

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A spinning fairground ride was next on the list, followed by a "VR attraction".

These cost £8 and £9 each respectively.

All in all, the pair paid £35 each for the whole evening, with a combined total of just £70.

They even managed to squeeze in a little dance at the Bavarian Village for free.

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It comes after visitors slammed Winter Wonderland last month over its 'rip off' prices.

One shopper, called Sakib, even managed to spend £176 in one visit with his girlfriend, saying it made their "pockets hurt".

Given stories like that, Camille's budgeting skill is pretty impressive, as she spent over £100 less than Sakib for the same number of people.

It comes after Christmas markets around the country have been blasted for high prices amid a cost of living crisis.

Festive market-goers in Newcastle, for example, were left with empty wallets as a meal at the market ended up more expensive than a flight to Marbella.

Meanwhile, one enthusiastic festive shopper spent a week going around every major festive market in London and ranking them from best to worst.

Lea Dzifa Seeberg walked 11km and spent six hours comparing what was on offer so she could let people know where to go and where to avoid.

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