First Saturday of Manchester Christmas Markets 2023 in pictures as hundreds head to city centre
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHundreds of visitors descended upon Manchester’s Christmas Markets for the first Saturday of trading. Shoppers sipped on steaming mugs of mulled wine, tucked into tasty treats and broswed dozens of stalls selling handmade gifts.
Luckily the weather was on its best behaviour with the sun shining down on the iconic wooden huts. Although it was chilly, visitors could warm up with the many delights on offer, from hot chocolates topped with whipped cream to sizzling sausages.
The Christmas Markets officially opened on Friday with more than 225 stalls spread across nine zones in the city centre. This year the markets celebrate their 25th anniversary, with more traders than ever before. READ MORE: Manchester Christmas Markets 2023 full list of traders at every location READ MORE: Manchester Christmas Markets map and guide to all the locations for 2023 Piccadilly Gardens has been transformed into a winter wonderland and renamed ‘Winter Gardens’, serving as the central hub for the markets.
Stalls can also be found in Market Street, Cathedral Gardens, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, St Ann's Square, Exchange Square, The Corn Exchange and King Street.
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