Mancunians will soon be able to get into the swing of the festive spirit with the return of the Manchester Christmas Markets.
It will be the second time the annual festive markets return after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The iconic Big Santa will also be making a comeback this year alongside countless rows of festive lights to really deliver a yuletide atmosphere across the city.
This year, the main festive "hub" will be the Winter Gardens village located at Picadilly Gardens. Therefore, if you plan on driving to the markets this year, your best bet is to find suitable parking as close to the centre of town as possible.
Read more: Manchester Christmas Markets 2022 opening and closing times
Fortunately, there are a handful of parking options close to Picadilly Gardens and the other market areas scattered across the city, including St Ann's Square, Exchange Square, King Street, and New Cathedral Street.
We've compiled a list of all the best parking options available near every Christmas market location this year.
Piccadilly Gardens
With this year's main hub being located in Piccadilly Gardens at the heart of the city centre there are quite a few parking options:
Piccadilly Gardens car park - 2 minute walk away
Piccadilly Gardens
7 Chatham Street
Manchester
M1 3AY
£7 for two hours
CitiPark - 3 minute walk away
75 Dale Street
Manchester
M1 2HG
£7 for two hours
CitiPark - Ducie St - 5 minute walk away
Ducie St
Manchester
M1 2WD
£5.90 for two hours
NCP - Port Street - 6 minute walk away
Port Street
Manchester
M1 2EG
£5.45 for two hours
Euro Car Parks - 7 minute walk away
Aytoun Street
Manchester
M1 3DG
£5.50 for two hours
St Ann's Square
King Street West - 6 minute walk away
King Street West
45 King Street West
Manchester
M3 2WY
£11.20 for two hours
Marks and Spencer - 7 minute walk away
Marks & Spencer
7 Market Street
Manchester
M1 1WT
£6 for two hours
Exchange Square
Marks and Spencer - 4 minute walk away
Marks & Spencer
7 Market Street
Manchester
M1 1WT
£6 for two hours
Deansgate North - 7 minute walk away
Q-Park
Deansgate North
2 Chapel Street
Manchester
M3 7WJ
£5.80 for two hours
Dantzic Street - 7 minute walk away
Total Car Parks Ltd
8 Dantzic Street
Manchester
M4 2AD
£3.50 for two hours
Arndale
Arndale
High Street
Manchester
M4 1AZ
£6.70 for two hours
New Cathedral Street
Marks and Spencer - 2 minute walk away
Marks & Spencer
7 Market Street
Manchester
M1 1WT
£6 for two hours
Market Street
Edgehill Street - 6 minute walk away
SIP Car Parks Limited
Edgehill Street
6 Edgehill Street
Manchester
M4 1BB
£5 for two hours
Arndale - 7 minute walk away
Arndale
High Street
Manchester
M4 1AZ
£6.70 for two hours
Dantzic Street - 9 minute walk away
Total Car Parks Ltd
8 Dantzic Street
Manchester
M4 2AD
£3.50 for two hours
Cathedral Gardens
Deansgate North - 5 minute walk away
Q-Park
Deansgate North
2 Chapel Street
Manchester
M3 7WJ
£5.80 for two hours
Dantzic Street - 6 minute walk away
Total Car Parks Ltd
8 Dantzic Street
Manchester
M4 2AD
£3.50 for two hours
Marks and Spencer - 6 minute walk away
Marks & Spencer
7 Market Street
Manchester
M1 1WT
£6 for two hours
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