A CHRISTMAS market that was forced to close due to Storm Arwen has reopened.

All parts of the Brighton Christmas Festival have opened as scheduled this morning after strong winds forced the organisers to shut down the event - just a day after it opened.

Shows at the Peter's Pavilion, as well as Santa's Grotto, the Apres Ski Lodge and the Observation wheel have restarted as the storm blows past the coast.

Writing on Facebook organisers said: "Christmas Festival and Market will be open between 11:00am to 6.00pm.

"All shows at St Peter's Pavilion - The Elves Save Christmas at 11:30am and 2.30pm are happening as scheduled.

"Santa's Grotto - all session's booked for today are happening as scheduled.

"The Apres Ski Lodge, The Observation wheel and a Funfair- are opened as scheduled.

"Can't wait to see you today."

The closure came just a day after the festival opened to the public, with EastEnders star Anita Dobson turning on lights in an official opening event on Friday.

The market, which has more than 80 stalls and attractions, will run until Friday, December 31.

The hand-built chalet stalls sell a variety of food and drink, arts and crafts, Christmas trees and souvenirs.

Three people across the UK have died as Storm Arwen brought wins of up to 100mph in parts of the country.