Warming your hands up around a warm mug of gluhwein, tucking into some tasty bavarian sausages or simply having a wander around artisan stalls - there’s nothing quite like a traditional Christmas market to put you in the festive mood. Whether you visit with friends or family, it’s guaranteed to bring you some Christmas cheer.
If you’ve already exhausted Manchester’s Christmas market - or fancy going somewhere different this year - then head over the border to Yorkshire where you’ll find a market in a location steeped in history. Contained with the city’s mediaeval walls, the St Nicholas Fair in York is a market with a magical atmosphere, and it's only 90 minutes away from Greater Manchester.
This year the fair is marking its 30th anniversary with 70 alpine chalets taking over Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square. The star-feature of this year’s markets is a two-storey traditional Swiss chalet which overlooks the stalls.
