It’s not even Halloween yet but the first Christmas Market has already opened up in the city centre – offering a bit of early festive cheer.
Whilst the bulk of the Manchester Christmas Markets won’t arrive until November 10 with more than 225 stalls spread out across nine sites, Cathedral Gardens has already been transformed into a winter wonderland with food, drinks and gift stalls now open – as well as a huge ice rink.
Skate Manchester has been turned into a Halloween-themed Scare Skate until October 31 and will then, from November 2, be transformed into a festive haven with Christmas tunes and a glittering Christmas tree until January 2.
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Stalls at Cathedral Garden’s now open Christmas Market include Continental Catering, which is selling giant Yorkshire puddings with a choice of toppings inside, mini pancakes and waffles from de Creperie, and mulled wine, liquor coffee, hot chocolate and cakes from Well & Spruce.
Bars @ Yours will serve various lagers, ales, cider and mulled drinks, whilst there will also be pick & mix treats from Kingdom of Sweets and gourmet sausages and burgers from The Dog House.
Announcing the return of the Christmas Markets at Cathedral Gardens, Manchester Council posted on X: “The first of our Christmas Markets are now open in Cathedral Gardens.
“Expect twinkling lights and foodie treats like giant Yorkshire puddings, mini pancakes, waffles, hot chocolate, and more. Open 10am-9pm.”
From November 10, market stalls will also take over Piccadilly Gardens, Market Street, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, St Ann’s Square, Exchange Square, The Corn Exchange and King Street.
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