What time is the Manchester Christmas market 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.

What time does the Manchester Christmas market open in 2023?

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.

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.”

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.

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?

This year the Christmas Markets will open in November in Manchester city centre, so there's plenty of time to don your best Christmas jumper, drink mulled wine and chow down on pretzels. Opening hours: the Albert Square Market usually runs from 10am until 9pm.

Is Manchester Xmas market good?

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

Where is the biggest Christmas market in the UK?

Perhaps the biggest in Britain, boasting over 300 traders, Manchester is home to a jolly gigantic Christmas market. The city centre has multiple streets packed with stalls offering a multitude of tantalising food and drink, as well as an extensive range of gifts to buy for loved ones.

Does Manchester Christmas markets have rides?

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.

What is the best time of day to go to the Christmas market?

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Skip the crowds and go on a weekday as soon as it opens (usually around 10 am or 11 am). The vibe is completely different than visiting when it's dark, but it's also pretty empty and nice not being squished like a sardine!

Which Manchester Christmas market is best?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Is Manchester Christmas market on every day?

Christmas Markets opening dates and times for 2023

The dates confirmed for the return of Manchester Christmas Markets for 2023 in the city centre are from Friday, November 10 through to Thursday, December 21 opening daily from 10am to 9pm.

Which city has the best Christmas market in UK?

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.

Which is the best Xmas market in UK?

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.

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.

Where is the best place to park for 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.

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.

How to get a stall on 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.

Does Liverpool have Xmas markets?

Get ready for some festive treats, crafts and winter fairground rides at the Liverpool Christmas Market. It officially opens on November 18th and will run until December 24th, with extended opening hours from 11am to 10pm every day, except Christmas Eve, when it will close at 5pm.