What time does the Manchester Christmas market 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 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.”

Where is the best Christmas market in UK?

When did Manchester Christmas markets first start?

The Manchester Christmas markets were first launched in 1999 as a single site in St Ann's Square. Now, the markets are spread across the city, attracting millions of visitors every year, filling the city with wooden huts and the scent of mulled wine.

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.

Welcome to Manchester Christmas Markets 2023

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.

What time do 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.

Is Manchester Xmas market good?

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

What stalls are at Manchester Christmas market 2023?

How many stalls are there in Manchester Christmas market?

Manchester's Christmas Markets In 2023

In 2023, the markets set a colossal standard against the previous markets in 2022. The city hosted over 225 stalls across 9 locations this year, with favourites such as the Ice Rink in Cathedral Gardens and - of course - the iconic Giant Santa Claus which made a comeback in 2023.

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 better than Liverpool?

Manchester came out on top of the list thanks to its 13.3m views on TikTok, its duration of 42 days, its 0.042% chance of snowfall and average hotel room cost of £246.84. Second on the list was Edinburgh, followed by Liverpool, Glasgow and Aberdeen.

Where is the most beautiful Christmas market in Europe?

Budapest, Advent Feast At The Basilica

For the fourth time, Budapest's Christmas market has been chosen Best Christmas Market in Europe, after winning in 2023, 2021 and 2019.

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.

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.

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.

What days are Manchester Christmas markets on?

Manchester's Christmas markets open on Friday 10 November and close on Thursday 21 December. Father Christmas will take up residence in St Peter's Square after Remembrance Sunday.

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.

Where is the Manchester Christmas parade?

Starting from Manchester Cathedral at 1pm, the magical parade will weave its way through the city's streets, taking in Deansgate, St Ann's Street, Cross Street, Corporation Street, and Fennel Street. Please see below for the route map and further details.

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.

Is Manchester Christmas market better than Birmingham?

Another study from cinch has just named Manchester the 'officially best Christmas market in the UK'. Looking at the duration of each Christmas market, TikTok views, the chance of snow and average hotel cost, it topped the list, whereas Birmingham only came in sixth.

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.

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.

What time are the Manchester markets on?

Opening times

The general market is open Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 4:30pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The second-hand market is open Tuesday from 9am to 3pm; we are closed on Tuesday 26 December 2023 (Boxing Day). The mixed market is open on Thursday from 9am to 3pm.

Does Liverpool have a Christmas market 2023?

Liverpool Christmas Market 2023 dates and opening times

Liverpool's Christmas Market will return on November 18 and run until Christmas Eve.