Christmas in Manchester is
really great. Combine the fun and pain of shopping for Christmas gifts for your loved ones, the craziness of all the events and parties, especially when the drink starts to flow - and then add a dash of serenity on Christmas and Boxing Day.
We love those days not just because it's an opportunity to give gifts and eat and drink ourselves silly, but also because you can walk through the centre of town in peace and quiet, with just the occasional wave to a passer-by.
And then it's time to hit the shops again for the New Year sales to grab great bargains and spend those gift tokens! If you're in Manchester for Christmas
Christmas. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN
MANCHESTER 2012
Christmas in
Manchester is a magical time and made more so by the
great Christmas lights. In 2011 the lighting ceremony is
on 10th November in Albert Square. There'll
be a huge firework display and celebrity guests
including Nicola Roberts and Tinchy Stryder. The annual Switch-On is
a free event and starts the countdown to Christmas.
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THINGS TO DO AT CHRISTMAS IN
MANCHESTER
CHRISTMAS
ENTERTAINMENT IN MANCHESTER
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Spinningfields Christmas Ice Rink
17th November 2011 - 2nd January 2011 The Christmas ice rink returns to Spinningfields
(Hardman Boulevard, off Deansgate) for a second year,
providing a fun, festive treat in a magical setting –
the perfect location for a family outing or office
christmas party in Manchester.
18 December 2011 (7pm) - Manchester Show Choir
19 December 2011 (12.15pm to 1.45pm) - Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long
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DIFC Manchester Santa Run
- 11th December 2011 2,000 people are expected to
take part in this year's Santa Run, with all the
competitors dressed as Santa Claus himself. It's
not just for runners, many people walk the course!
CHRISTMAS PARTIES IN MANCHESTER
2012
Manchester is definitely one of the best places to
party in the UK at Christmas - great bars, hotels, clubs
and of course fantastic people!
If you are running a Christmas party in 2012 - we
should know about, so drop us a line.
Pantomime is a wonderful British
tradition. What is it about grown men that means
they like to dress up as women?
>> Cinderella
Manchester Opera House 3rd December 2011 to 31st Dec
2011 Ugly sisters, magic, glass slippers - a classic
family pantomime.
>>Sinderfella
Dancehouse Theatre, Manchester 15th Dec 2011 - 7th
Jan 2012 An adults-only retelling of Cinderella.
Definitely not one for the kids.
>> Scrooge The Lowry
Lyric Theatre, Manchester 12th Dec 2011 - 7th
Jan 2012 Tommy Steele stars in this classic story.
CHRISTMAS 2012 MARKETS IN MANCHESTER 2012
MORE CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN MANCHESTER
>> Albert Square Christmas Market 17th Nov - 22nd Dec 2011
The European Christmas Market can be found in Manchester's Albert Square
- offering all the usual festive food, hot drinks, Christmas
trees and unusual gifts from across the whole of Europe.
>> Brazennose Street Christmas
Market 17th Nov - 22nd Dec 2011 The World Market on Brazennose Street
mainly has stalls connected with clothing and accessories including handbags, jewellery knitwear, felt
products, and leather.
>> St Ann's Square Christmas Market 17th Nov - 22nd Dec 2011
The original German Christmas Market from Frankfurt, is
famed for it's Gluhweim and Bratwürst but it also has a great
selection of gifts that are perfect for last minute Christmas presents
and of course treats for yourself.
>> Exchange
Square
Christmas Market
17th Nov - 22nd Dec 2011
The Exchange Square market has a more English Medieval
theme which seems to mean comfort food and drink such as hog roast,
local Lancashire beers and mulled wine.
>> Exchange Street Arts & Crafts Christmas Market
17th Nov - 22nd Dec 2011
The Exchange Street Christmas Arts and Crafts Market is
the perfect place to pick up those extra little gifts
for friends and family - why not buy something unique
and hand-made instead of the usual chain store stuff?
>> New Cathedral Street Christmas Market
17th Nov - 22nd Dec 2011
Another fantastic Manchester arts and craft market that
can supply all your Xmas gift needs. They also
have some very good drinks!
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