Are there toilets at Manchester Christmas markets?

Manchester Christmas Market Accessible changing facilities, including adult weighted change bed, shower, toilet and adult weighted track hoist are available.

Is there rides at Manchester Christmas markets?

Winter Funland has become a tradition for tens of thousands of families and the whole team are really excited to deliver a Christmas spectacular with all the trimmings. With rides, an ice rink, a circus and inflatables you'll be spoilt for choice, Winter Funland Manchester is aimed at under 9's.

How far is Manchester Piccadilly from Christmas market?

Victoria is also the closest station to the new Cathedral Gardens market. Piccadilly is a little further, about a mile away, but still only an 18 minute walk - and it's ideally placed if you'd rather start off at the second new site in Market Street, which is only a 10 minute stroll.

How busy is Manchester Christmas Market?

They are simply too busy to be enjoyed. It's estimated nine million people visit the Manchester Christmas markets each year, and a recent analysis of the number of hashtags on Instagram has seen them crowned as “the most Instagram-worthy markets in Europe.”

What time does Manchester Christmas markets open in 2023?

Warm up with authentic crepes, gourmet hotdogs, hot chocolate, and much more. The Manchester Christmas Markets 2023 will run from Friday 10th November until Thursday 21st December. Food and drink stalls across all the Christmas market locations open at 11 am and close at 9 pm every day, Monday to Sunday.

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What stalls are at Manchester Christmas market 2023?

How many stalls are there at Manchester Christmas markets?

Get wrapped up in the festive extravaganza at the UK's biggest Christmas Market with over 225 stalls across nine sites.

Is Manchester markets cash or card?

Charges apply even where you choose not to use the full available space or stay for the full trading period. You must have the facility to make cashless payments at the market. We only accept payment at the market by credit or debit card, from the registered trader and their business.

Do you have to pay entry for Manchester Christmas market?

Fortunately, though, you do not need tickets to access any of the Manchester Christmas market stall locations, including the Winter Gardens. However, if you want to visit the ice skating rink in Cathedral Gardens, you will need to purchase a ticket. You can book tickets either at the ticket booth or online in advance.

Which Manchester Christmas market is best?

Home to Manchester's impressive and history-heavy Corn Exchange theatre – formerly the city's cotton exchange until the late 1960s – St Ann's Square is filled with Christmassy things to browse, eat, drink and be merry with.

Which Christmas market is better Manchester or York?

Thank you for subscribing! Manchester's Christmas Markets have been ranked as the second best in the UK according to a new study. The city was pipped to the post by Birmingham, but managed to beat the likes of Edinburgh, York and London in the list.

Is Manchester Christmas market big?

Manchester's Christmas markets are back! If you're looking for some festive cheer, Manchester plays host to one of the biggest and best "Weihnachtsmärkte" outside of Germany, with more than 300 wooden chalets spread across 10 different locations throughout the city.

Does Manchester Christmas market have an ice rink?

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The ice rink at Cathedral Gardens is fully accessible to wheelchair users every day (on and off the rink) and staff have been trained to work with customers with additional needs at all sessions.

Which tram stop for Manchester Christmas markets?

By tram. There are several tram stops within a short walking distance of the market locations. Piccadilly Gardens is the closest stop for the main hub at “Winter Gardens”, while Market Street is the best stop to reach St Ann's Square, Exchange Street and New Cathedral Street.

Where is the best Christmas market in UK?

Is Manchester Xmas market good?

Manchester Christmas markets found to be the best in Europe - The Mancunion.

What time do Manchester Christmas markets start?

These are the opening and closing times for each of the Manchester Christmas Markets sites: The Winter Gardens (Piccadilly) – Open daily from 10am-9pm (street food stalls open until 6pm, craft stalls open until 8pm) King Street – Open daily 10am-9pm (Craft stall open until 8pm) St Ann's Square – Open daily 10am-8pm.

Where is the best place to park for the Manchester Christmas market?

Manchester Christmas Markets parking

The Christmas markets are open from early November through to the end of December, and our King Street West, Manchester Central and Salford Stanley Street car parks are all within a short walk.

Where's the best place to park for Manchester Christmas markets?

Fortunately, there are a handful of parking options close to Picadilly Gardens and the other market areas scattered across the city, including St Ann's Square, Exchange Square, King Street, and New Cathedral Street.

What street is Manchester Market on?

Market Street is one of the principal retail streets in Manchester, England. It runs from its junction with Piccadilly and Mosley Street, close to Piccadilly Gardens, in the east to where it meets St. Mary's Gate at the crossroads with Exchange Street and New Cathedral Street in the west.

What is the market town in Greater Manchester?

Altrincham – A market town located to the South of Trafford in Greater Manchester. The home of Altrincham F.C, thriving with independent businesses and big high street chain stores. Ashton-under-Lyne – A market town in Tameside, located on the north bank of the River Tame.

Is Manchester a market town?

Manchester became a market town in 1301 when it received its Charter.

How much is a pint at Manchester Christmas markets?

Here, you'll find draught lagers from £5.40 a pint. In the neighbouring food and drink section on Piccadilly Gardens (the raised wooden areas) you will also find the Manchester Winter Ale House, where prices for pints of ale are from £5 for the cheapest, and £5.50 for Manchester Pale Ale.

What is the biggest Christmas market in UK?

Birmingham and Manchester Christmas markets are among the largest Christmas markets in the UK.

Which train station is Manchester Christmas markets?

The Market stalls are all in central Manchester, so any of the three main stations (Piccadilly, Victoria or Oxford Road) will drop you off relatively close, wherever you have travelled from. All three have good Metrolink services that will take you around the city.