Manchester’s Christmas Markets are now well underway - and as you might have guessed, the city centre is rather busy. Record numbers of people have piled into Manchester to get their gluhwein and German sausage fix, while taking in the festive decorations brightening up the city.
While the sights, sounds and smells of sizzling sausages are a festive staple here in Manchester at this time of year, they’re not for everyone. If you prefer something a little more low key, there are plenty of smaller markets and events around Greater Manchester that you can also visit.
From festive food and drink fairs to night markets, we’ve handpicked some of the best alternative Christmas markets and events to visit in Manchester this year.
