Opening Times
| Mon | Nov: 10am - 7.30pm Dec: 10am - 8pm | | Tue | Nov: 10am - 7.30pm Dec: 10am - 8pm | | Wed | Nov: 10am - 7.30pm Dec: 10am - 8pm | | Thu | Nov: 10am - 7.30pm Dec: 10am - 8pm | | Fri | Nov: 10am - 7.30pm Dec: 10am - 8pm | | Sat | Nov: 10am - 7.30pm Dec: 10am - 8pm | | Sun | Nov: 10am - 7.30pm Dec: 10am - 6pm | | Bars until 9pm |
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YES
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| Disabled Access |
YES
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Location
Albert Square, Brazenose St, King St, St Ann's Square, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Square
Entry Charge
N/A
How to get there
| Free Parking |
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| Coach Parking |
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Nearest Bus Route:
None
Nearest Railway Station:
Oxford Road, Victoria
Nearest Tram Stop:
St Peter's Square
Nearest Tube Station:
None
Nearest Airport:
Manchester International Airport
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Manchester Christmas Market
All you need for Christmas in the heart of Manchester
17 November – 23 December 2012
Sunday 23rd December MARKET WILL CLOSE 6 PM
Don your Santa hat, dust off the mulled wine glass, and get into the festive spirit - it’s time to head down to Manchester’s world famous Christmas Markets.
Attracting shoppers from all over the UK and beyond, the market has put Manchester city centre firmly on the Christmas map – the Christmas Market has become not just a fabulous place to shop but also a hugely popular leisure destination in its own right. No Mancunian winter is complete without a wander through the chalet-lined streets of the markets.
This year the market will be celebrating its 14th year and will take over eight different spaces around the city, each with its own distinct character and atmosphere.
The array of over 200 stalls is mind-boggling, with mouthwatering delicacies from all over Europe. The choice is getting bigger and bigger and includes gifts, crafts, jewellery, clothes, toys and an array of food and drink. Treat yourself to anything from Dutch mini pancakes, to Hungarian goulash to Spanish paella to French profiteroles. Relax with a hot chocolate, German or Spanish beer, or French wine. Soak up the atmosphere of a truly international event with a uniquely Mancunian flavour.
European and local producers offer everything from fine amber jewellery, handcrafted leather bags, and top quality bonsai trees, to Dutch cheeses, French breads, and Spanish chorizo. Perfect for alternative gift ideas.
The Christmas markets first arrived in the city in 1998, when the council of Frankfurt hosted a small traditional German market of just 17 stalls in St Ann’s Square.
And with all glasses and mugs returnable as part of an environmentally friendly deposit scheme, your Christmas markets are greener than ever.
All market sites (except Albert Square*)
Nov: 10am - 7.30pm (bars open until 9pm)
Dec: 10am - 8pm (bars open until 9pm)
Albert Square 10am - 9pm every day
For full information visit www.manchestermarkets.com
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By Sarah, Fleetwood, Lancashire
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13/12/2012
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I went here with my elderly mother and young toddler and had a lovely day wandering and eating my way around Europe! This market doesn't advertise itself as a German market so I do feel the first review is a little unfair. There are many different nationalities trading here, genuine Europeans and quite a few locals too, I even managed to spot an Irish/American Santa lookalike! I do have to say that it was extremely cold, the surrounding buildings keep any sunlight off the areas where the traders are, so wrap up. And don't eat before you go. And take baby wipes if you go with a toddler and stop for a Nutella pretzel from the lovely ladies from Luxembourg...
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