'It's just a bit of calmness, because it's chaos out there'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIt's the 'world-beating' attraction that brings millions of people into the city. Manchester's Christmas markets are among the most famous on the planet.
Wooden huts line streets and squares, the smells of mulled wine and bratwurst fill the air and crowds shuffle along with festive cheer.
The markets have been busy since they opened on Friday, November 8, and visitors will continue to explore the 240 stalls before they close on Sunday, December 22.
Many will venture away from the markets and explore what else Manchester has to offer. But some market dwellers will stick rigidly to the lengthy trail of huts before returning home. READ MORE: I visited Christmas market hailed 'better than Manchester' and this is what I thought It's a subject which has been hotly debated in the city's hospitality sector over the years.
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