What time do the Manchester Christmas markets start?

Manchester Christmas Market Opening Times Craft stalls across all the Christmas market locations open at 10 am and close at 8 pm every day, Monday to Sunday. The food and drink stalls at Cathedral Gardens will continue to trade until 31 December to complement the ice rink which is also open until then.

Where are the Manchester Christmas markets in 2023?

St. Ann's Square and Exchange Street includes Manchester favourites such as Yard and Coop, alongside undercover bars that served German beers and mulled wine in 2023! St. Ann's Square has been the longest-running area for seasonal markets, so expect great things from these iconic streets this Christmas season.

What time does Winter Gardens Manchester open?

Open daily from 10am to 9pm (street food stalls open until 6pm, craft stalls open until 8pm)

How to get a stall at Manchester Christmas market?

If you want to trade on any of the Manchester Specialist Markets, you must be registered on our Specialist Markets trader database, by completing and submitting this form with all supporting documents.

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.

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Are Christmas Markets cash only?

our top tips

Bring cash - While some of the vendors take credit/debit cards, many still only take cash, so make sure you get some cash before you arrive.

Are Christmas Markets in Manchester worth it?

Some articles suggest it's the best Christmas market around. It's NOT! There are certainly some log cabin eateries and mulled wine but otherwise it's mostly food stalls. If you're in Manchester it's fine for a look around but don't make a special trip.

What time are the Manchester Christmas markets open in 2023?

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.

How many stalls are there in Manchester Christmas market?

Manchester's Christmas Markets are anything but your average market stalls — having been voted the best in the country more than once — this is a massive event, with over 300 stalls taking over the city centre.

Are there toilets at Manchester Christmas markets?

Cathedral Gardens toilets next to the Windmill. Piccadilly Gardens/Winter Gardens: accessible changing facilities, which include adult- weighted change bed, shower and toilet. An adult-weighted track hoist will also be available in Piccadilly Gardens. Please bring your own sling.

Does Manchester Christmas Market have an ice rink?

Skate Manchester:

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.

Can you take food into Winter Gardens?

Can I bring food and drink in to the venue? Customers may take (cold) food and drink into the venue maintained in a suitable container. Hot food and alcohol purchased off the property is not permitted within any of our venues. Does the Winter Gardens have a car park?

Is Winter Garden expensive?

Winter Garden is ranked 81 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Winter Garden is 101.7% of the national average.

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.”

Which is the main Manchester Christmas market?

Christmas Manchester's Christmas Markets

Piccadilly Gardens will be at the heart of our markets, which will also transform Market Street, Cathedral Gardens, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, St Ann's Square, Exchange Square, The Corn Exchange, and King Street into a Christmas wonderland. Jingle Bells!

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.

What is the biggest Christmas market in UK?

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

Where is the best Christmas market in UK?

Who has the biggest Christmas market?

Rathausplatz Christkindlmarkt, Vienna, Austria

The world's largest Christmas market, this Austrian icon is held annually near the Rathaus, Vienna's historic city hall. Picture 100 booths nudging an ice skating rink, and a neighbouring park decorated with an elaborate festive lights display.

What time do Manchester markets start?

However Cathedral Gardens will be open a little longer over the festive period, until January as it is hosting the big ice skating rink, Skate Manchester. As a general rule of thumb across the different market zones, market craft and gift stalls will be open from 10am until 8pm Monday to Sunday.

What streets are Manchester Christmas markets on?

This year sees the iconic wooden ski chalet market stalls take over Piccadilly Gardens - transformed for the festive season into the Winter Gardens - as well as Market Street, Cathedral Gardens, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, St Ann's Square, Exchange Square, The Corn Exchange and King Street.

Where do the Christmas markets start in Manchester?

St Ann's Square and Exchange Street

St Ann's Square is the oldest Christmas market site in Manchester and was home to the city's first seasonal stalls 25 years ago. Check out the Manchester Shop, the continental cheeses, and even alien sculptures as you wander the stalls and take in the festive atmosphere.

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.

Which is better Manchester or Liverpool Christmas market?

There's no denying it – our data suggests that Manchester is the place to go if you want the ultimate festive market experience. Sam Sheehan, our motoring editor here at cinch, said: “According to our findings, Manchester is home to the best Christmas market in the UK.

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.