The UK's largest heated outdoor and indoor winter festival will return to Manchester this November and December with the return of Winter Island at the city's Escape to Freight Island. The venue's vast food hall and festival-inspired outdoor space will both transform into a "magical winter wonderland" launching from November 12.
The winter-themed event will feature a Christmas tree forest, festive traders and pop-up market, plus, curated Christmas workshops and entertainment. There will be festive food and drink across the site, as well as day-to-night events catering for all.
Winter Island is set to launch just as the Manchester Christmas Markets also kick off across the city centre. They will open from Thursday November 11, running through to December 22 across Manchester, including the Winter Gardens hub at Piccadilly Gardens.