DUST off your souvenir Glühwein cup (or more likely stump up the deposit dosh on a new one) and get down to Albert Square or the other Christmas market venues. TOM can almost smell the sweet smell of mulled red or hear the Bratwurst sizzling on a giant griddle.
Yes, Saturday, November 14 marks the start of Manchester’s Christmas Markets. They’ll be the epicentre of festive merriment all the way through to Monday, December 21 when all the Teutonic traders all hot-foot it back to Hamburg, Baden-Württemberg or wherever to start their own celebrations.
This year there will be over 300 stalls showcasing an eclectic bunch of sellers – not just German but from all points across Europe and local. The hub is outside the Town Hall, but don’t ignore the other less frenetic locations, whose bars are also open until 9pm.
Albert Square, Brazennose Street, King Street, St. Ann’s Square, Market Street, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Square and Cathedral Gardens, Manchester. Sat Nov 14 – Mon Dec 21, 10am – 9pm daily. For more info visit this link. Pictures by Mark Waugh.
