Feeling Festive?
For a truly festive experience visit the magical Manchester Christmas Markets.
Considered to be amongst the best in Britain and Europe the markets transform the City with their charming traditional wooden chalets.
You cannot help but get into the Christmas spirit whilst browsing around the bustling stalls, soaking up the unique atmosphere beneath the twinkling lights with the aroma of hot chestnuts filling the air.
Due to their popularity the markets have now expanded to 5 locations in Manchester City Centre.
Every year there are new attractions for visitors to see - the most recent being a 6m high Weihnactspyramide (a giant German Christmas Pyramid with Nativity scene), which sits on top of the German Beer Tent and a magical Alpine House which is traditionally decorated and houses a giant multilingual talking reindeer!
Opening Times 2008
18 November to 21 December:
Manchester Christmas Market
in New Cathedral Street
from 10:00am to 7:30pm
Manchester Christmas Arts & Crafts Market
in Exchange Street
from 10:00am to 7:30pm
Manchester World Christmas Market
in Brazennose Street from 10:00am to 7:00pm
(beer garden open until 9:00pm)
18 November to 22 December:
Manchester German Christmas Market
in St Ann's Square from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Manchester European Christmas Markets
in Albert Square from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Locations
The Christmas Markets are located in Albert Square, St Ann's Square, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street and Brazennose Street within the City Centre.
Travelling to Manchester City Centre
These are the various ways of reaching the markets. We strongly recommend that you use public transport.
Car - There is ample car parking in the city centre area either on the streets (using pay and display) or longer term in surrounding car park facilities.
Bus - Most buses travelling to Manchester city centre stop at Piccadilly Gardens, St Peter's Square, Cross Street or Shudehill Interchange. From all of these locations the market is within walking distance.
Metrolink - There are Metrolink Stations in St Peter's Square or Piccadilly Gardens, both a short walk away from the markets.
Train - Trains to Manchester will arrive at Piccadilly or Victoria Stations, where the Metrolink can be used to get to St Peter's Square or Piccadilly Gardens. Alternatively you can take a short walk to most of our market locations.
Group Travel - Travelling to the Manchester Christmas Markets in a group? We can help make things easier for you, from coach parking in the city centre to your very own expert guide
Contact Us
Specialist Markets Manager: Kendra Kennedy
Specialist Markets Assistant Manager: Steve Gray
Specialist Markets Assistant Manager: Isabel Mourato
Address: Specialist Markets, Manchester Markets Head Office, New Smithfield Market, Whitworth Street East, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2WJ
Phone: 0161 234 7356
Email:
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