VARIOUS LOCATIONS

One of the biggest and best markets of its kind, the Manchester Christmas Markets totally transform the city centre into a spectacular winter wonderland. It’s impossible not to feel festive as you browse the twinkling chalets, bursting with unique gifts and sumptuous foods from across Europe. See website for further details about locations and opening times. www.manchester.gov.uk/markets

ST ANN’S SQUARE

Try something new for your lunch! Restaurant stalls will be cooking up tasty dishes made from locally grown and produced ingredients. Choose from delicious hot dishes and fresh foods including speciality meats, cheese, jams and chutneys, speciality ales and liqueurs.

ST ANN’S SQUARE

Francophiles and food lovers will be delighted, as a little corner of France arrives in Manchester city centre. Gastronomic treats include a mouth-watering selection of cheeses, charcuterie, soups, oils and fruit, together with freshly baked bread, croissants and pastries all baked in the mobile boulangerie. You will also be able to buy arts and crafts from across France. Fantastique, n’est pas?

ST ANN’S SQUARE

Hand crafted items, unique artwork, gifts and fashions. Be inspired by the local and international arts and crafts for sale from the wide range of stalls.

ST ANN’S SQUARE

A unique market catering for literature lovers, this book fair celebrates the importance of the independent sector to the publishing industry in Manchester. Independent publishers will be selling their works, from short stories to new novels and you will be able to hear extracts directly from the authors’ mouths in the outdoor live literature café.

TIB STREET

The first dedicated fashion market in the Northwest houses the latest up and coming designers from Manchester. You’ll find unique and individual pieces including clothes, lingerie, bags, purses, hats and jewellery.

PICCADILLY GARDENS

A floral treat selling exotic arrangements, potted plants, cut flowers and even bonsai trees. Whatever you are looking for, the friendly traders will be happy to help and advise you.

PICCADILLY GARDENS

Buy fresh foods and produce from across the Northwest including meats, cheeses, dairy products, chutneys, liqueurs, confectionery and farm baked pies, along with tasty soups and freshly made beef burgers.