MANCHESTER OUTDOOR SPECIALIST MARKETS:
MANCHESTER FARMERS’ & PRODUCERS’ MARKET
2ND & 4TH WEEKEND (FRIDAY & SATURDAY)
OF EVERY MONTH/10AM—6PM
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.
MANCHESTER SPRING MARKET
2–3, 9–10 & 16–17 MAY 2008
PICCADILLY GARDENS, 10AM–5PM
With jewellery, pottery, textiles and a range of unique gifts, this series of weekend markets is a must visit.
www.manchester.gov.uk/markets
MANCHESTER FLOWER MARKET
EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY/10AM—6PM
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.
FASHION MARKET
EVERY SATURDAY/10AM—5PM
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.
MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKETS
19 NOVEMBER—21 DECEMBER
ALBERT SQUARE, ST ANN’S SQUARE, EXCHANGE STREET
NEW CATHEDRAL STREET, BRAZENNOSE STREET
Celebrating 10 years of Christmas Markets in Manchester. Get into the Christmas spirit while you browse the twinkling chalets bursting with unique gifts and luxury goods from across Europe. Look out for the 6m high Weihnachtspyramide (giant German Christmas pyramid with nativity scene) and magical Alpine House, home to a multilingual talking reindeer! Continental sausages, Bavarian beer and Glühwein provide the perfect alfresco snack.
For information call 0161 234 7357, textphone 0161 234 7778 or go to
www.manchester.gov.uk/markets
MANCHESTER FRENCH MARKET
12—15 JUNE & 4—7 SEPTEMBER / 10AM–6PM
ST ANN’S SQUARE
Gastronomic treats include a selection of cheeses, meats and sausages, cassoulet, soups, oils, fruit and freshly baked bread, croissants and pastries, all prepared in the mobile Boulangerie. You’ll also find French jewellery, wooden toys and crafts.
MANCHESTER FINE FOOD MARKET
1—6 JULY & 1—12 OCTOBER / 10AM–5.30PM
ST ANN’S SQUARE
Try something new for your lunch! Restaurant traders 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, jam, chutneys and specialist ales and liqueurs.
