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Manchester Christmas Markets - Fabulous choice and full of vibrancy
Rejuvenated Manchester has fast become a Mecca for North West shoppers and can now boast a thrilling variety of upscale boutiques and atmospheric markets. The latter is taken to a whole new level during the busy festive shopping season with some marvellous street markets. There are 5 major Manchester Christmas markets all located within a compact area and each distinctly individual in character. Most popular is the German themed market in St Anne’s Square which has dozens of wooden stalls offering hearty teutonic produce, authentic gifts and decorations and a noisy beer tent complete with jovial Bavarian musicians.
Manchester Christmas Markets - A festive continental flavour
Albert Square hosts a huge European christmas market with a genuine continental flavour offering festive treats from across Europe. It is especially popular with foodies looking to stock up Christmas hampers with delicious French cheeses, Swiss chocolate and cooked meats from Italy. There is a champagne bar and live traditional music and as always Albert Square's famous 'talking' reindeer is sure to make an appearance. It is the best Manchester Christmas market for sheer variety of goods and is a pleasant browsing experience. Search for hand crafted shoes, elegant linen and silk garments and traditional souvenirs. There is also a small fun fair and Santa's grotto.
Manchester Christmas Markets - Beautiful local arts and crafts
Local arts and crafts are well represented at Exchange Street with a specialist Manchester Christmas market devoted to regional pottery, textiles and decorative arts. There is a wealth of unique gift ideas including attractive rural crafts from as far as North Wales and the Lake District. Younger shoppers will enjoy browsing the avant garde fashion collections of acclaimed local designers and there are many stalls with colourful limited edition artwork for sale. Across the city centre there are many festive attractions to keep boredom at bay for youngsters including a marvellous ferris wheel affording fabulous rooftop views. Hop onboard Santa's sleigh ride or enjoy open air carols under twinkling Christmas illuminations. Take a city break to Manchester, book online with directline-citybreaks.
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