Where are the Manchester Christmas markets based?

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.

Where is the main bit of Manchester Christmas markets?

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.

What stalls are at Manchester Christmas market 2023?

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.

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.

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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.

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 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.

What time does Piccadilly Christmas market close?

Open daily from 10am to 9pm (street food stalls open until 6pm, craft stalls open until 8pm) Piccadilly Gardens will be transformed into the Winter Gardens, open 10am to 9pm daily with street food stalls open until 6pm and craft stalls open until 8pm. All your food and drink favourites are back for 2023.

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 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.”

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.

Are there rides at Manchester Christmas market?

Our funfair is a magical Christmas experience, with unlimited rides, a roller-skating rink and a fun filled festive circus show included in the price of each ticket.

What is the biggest Christmas market in UK?

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

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 is the best Christmas market in UK?

Where is the best Christmas market?

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.

What time does Winter Gardens Manchester open?

Piccadilly Gardens will be transformed into the Winter Gardens, and will be open 10am to 9pm daily with street food stalls open until 6pm and craft stalls open until 8pm.

Is Manchester or Liverpool Christmas market better?

The most festive Christmas markets in the country

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.

What is the most romantic Christmas market in the UK?

The Bath Christmas Market has a romantic atmosphere and attracts thousands of visitors from across the UK. Set in the picturesque streets surrounding Bath Abbey, there couldn't be a more perfect and magical setting for a Christmas Market.

Which is 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.

How far is Manchester Christmas market from train station?

By train. Victoria and Piccadilly are the two main train stations nearest to the markets. Victoria is closest to Cathedral Gardens, Exchange Square and the main run of markets along New Cathedral Street and St Ann's Square. Meanwhile Piccadilly station is around a 10-minute walk to the main hub at the “Winter Gardens”.

Where is the Big Santa in Manchester?

St Peter's Square

Clocking in at 12 metres high and weighing 2.3 tonnes, our festive mascot has been carefully re-constructed. And although he's known for his red suit, he's a greenie at heart - he's powered by thousands of low-energy LED light bulbs that transform him into the sparkly Christmas icon that he is.

Which area to stay in Manchester?