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You can get FREE food and more at Tesco Christmas Markets across Greater Manchester

It really IS the most wonderful time of the year.

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 21st November 2025

Tesco Christmas Markets are back and heading to even more Greater Manchester locations where you can try lots of festive items all for FREE.

If you missed it last year, then don’t worry, as Tesco has brought back its much-loved Christmas Markets and the stalls are visiting more locations across the UK than ever before.

We’ve got you covered with all the dates and locations these freebie-filled Christmas Markets are visiting to make sure you don’t catch a case of festive FOMO.

Tesco Christmas Markets will be filled with all your favourite brands you usually fill up your trolley with from the likes of Costa, McCain, Celebrations and more.

And of course, it wouldn’t be a Tesco-led celebration without its own Finest range making an appearance across select Greater Manchester locations.

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Expect to sample Tesco Finest Scallop and King Prawn Toast, Tesco Finest Stratford Blue with Fig Conserve and sweet treat staple, Tesco Finest Brandy Butter Mince Pies.

The best-loved brands mentioned before will be offering samples like smooth and creamy cups of Chocomel, or caramel-infused Nutcracker Spectacular drinks thanks to coffee shop chain Costa too.

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In terms of food, McCain are letting you crunch down on its latest crisp range Vibes, Celebrations is treating you to its chocolate collection and biscuit varities from Bahlsen.

Tesco Christmas Markets are visiting major Greater Manchester locations giving out lots of FREE food / Credit: Press Shots (via Supplied)
Tesco Christmas Markets are visiting major Greater Manchester locations giving out lots of FREE food / Credit: Press Shots (via Supplied)
Tesco Christmas Markets are visiting major Greater Manchester locations giving out lots of FREE food / Credit: Press Shots (via Supplied)

Feeling merry and bright? Alcoholic drink brands 1664 is bringing out its blue bottles, Three Barrels for its XO and VSOP brandies as well as the coffee-infused liquer Drambuie.

If you’re after something to warm up your winter’s day, Costa is also letting you try some of its Home-made Barista style coffees and coffee pod masterminds Tassimo are offering samples of its Cadbury, L’Or, Kenco ranges and more.

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Finally, if that wasn’t enough for you, why not clear your palette with a Christmas creation courtesy of teapigs and its caffeine-free peppermint leaves, yum.

Here’s all the important dates and locations for Tesco Christmas Markets 2025 schedule for Greater Manchester and wider regions:

  • Fri 14 November – Glossop Superstore, SK13 8HB
  • Sat 15 November – Hattersley Extra in Hyde, SK14 3AU
  • Sun 16 November – Failsworth Extra in Manchester, M35 0EJ
  • Mon 17 November – Manchester Gorton Extra, M18 8LD
  • Tue 18 November – Stockport Extra, SK1 2BT
  • Wed 19 November – Burnage Superstore in Manchester, M19 1TF
  • Thu 20 November – Prestwich Superstore in Manchester, M25 3TG
  • Fri 21 November – Bolton Horwich Extra, BL6 6JS
  • Sun 23 November – Chorley Extra, PR7 1NW
  • Mon 24 November – Leyland Extra, PR25 2FN
  • Sun 30 November – Prescot Extra, L34 5NQ
  • Mon 1 December – St Helens Extra, WA9 3AL
  • Tue 2 December – Widnes Extra, WA8 7YT
  • Wed 3 December – Warrington Extra, WA2 7NE
  • Mon 8 December – Accrington Extra, BB5 1LN
  • Fri 12 December – Macclesfield Hibel Road Superstore, SK10 2AB

To view a full list of all the Tesco Christmas Markets locations across the UK and browse all the brands that are taking part you can find everything HERE.

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Featured Images – Supplied (via Tesco Media Team)

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UK’s best and worst parcel delivery companies named following new research

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant Amazon package delivery

Some eye-opening new research has revealed the best and worst parcel delivery companies in the UK ahead of Christmas.

With the festive season fast approaching and many already in the process of Christmas shopping, Citizens Advice has released its annual parcel league tables, ranking the UK’s five major delivery companies in order from best to worst based on their overall performance.

From chasing missing parcels, and battling arduous complaints systems, to even having accessibility requests ignored, Citizens Advice found through its latest research that more than a third (37%) faced issues with their most recent delivery – which works out to roughly around 15 million people, a new record.

The research – which was carried out in a ‘snapshot’ one-month period – reveals that the rate of parcel problems remains at the highest levels seen in half a decade.

Now in its fifth year, the charity’s league table looks at the top five delivery companies by parcel volume and measures their performance against criteria to determine who is the best.

The criteria each company is measured against includes customer service, delivery problems, and how well they meet accessibility needs, such as people needing louder knocking or longer to answer the door.

This year’s parcel league table shows Royal Mail scored the highest with 3.25 out of five stars overall, while Yodel slips to the bottom with just two out of five stars.

UK’s top 5 parcel delivery companies

  1. Royal Mail – 3.25 out of 5 stars
  2. Amazon Logistics – 3 out of 5 stars
  3. DPD – 2.5 out of 5 stars
  4. Evri – 2.5 out of 5 stars
  5. Yodel – 2 out of 5 stars

Citizens Advice found through its new research that accessibility was the worst performing area overall, and this is despite Ofcom’s new condition requiring firms to give disabled consumers the opportunity to report their accessibility needs.

There was also customer service failures, with almost half (47%) of the people who had a problem with their initial delivery going on to have further issues trying to resolve the problem.

Research found that the most common problems customers faced with their last delivery include the driver leaving before they had time to get to the door (29%), their parcel being left in an insecure location (24%), and parcels arriving late (24%). 

Evri parcel delivery
The UK’s best and worst parcel delivery companies have been named / Credit: Evri (Press Picture)

“Ofcom has passed the parcel of responsibility for long enough,” commented Dame Clare Moriarty, who is the Chief Executive of Citizens Advice.

“We’ve been doing the work of the regulator for five years now by holding parcel companies to account and speaking up for consumers who are bearing the brunt of persistently poor service. 

“Our league table has tracked parcel problems from warehouse to doorstep. We continue to see millions of people chasing lost parcels, having their accessibility needs ignored and hitting a brick wall when they try to complain.

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“The question now is whether the regulator will take tougher action to improve the parcel market once and for all.”

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Tesco unveils Britain’s favourite Christmas meal deal – is yours on here?

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

Supermarket giant Tesco has announced brand-new data revealing Britain’s favourite Christmas meal deals.

But has yours made the cut?

Of course, Christmas is famed for its food, especially the Christmas dinner, but nowadays, the days leading up to the big day have also become filled with foodie feasts, and nothing proves this more than the popularity of the Christmas meal deal – something which Tesco, arguably, knows how to do better than anyone else.

Tesco has been actively tracking the nation’s everyday eating trends all year long, and now that the festive season’s here, shoppers favourite Christmas meal deals have been announced.

It seems meal deal lovers are eager to get into the Christmas spirit, with the best-selling main being the Tesco Turkey and Trimmings Sandwich.

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Tesco has unveiled Britain’s favourite festive meal deal / Credit: Tesco plc | The Manc Group

This roast dinner-inspired butty has been purchased over 2.5 million times between October and December 2024, and it was so popular, in fact, that it was chosen almost three times as often as this year’s runner up – Tesco Jingle Brie Sandwich.

To pair with this much-loved sandwich is the classic Mccoy’s Flame Grilled Steak Crisps, which are championing the snack category overtaking last year’s champion, Egg Protein Pot, which finished third this year.

And if you’re wondering what beverage Brits are pairing with their lunchtime combinations, it’s none other than Coca-Cola 500ml.

This will come as no surprise to any avid meal deal fans, as this drink has worn the crown as the nation’s favourite drink, not just during Christmas but the whole of 2024 itself.

Tesco top 10 festive meal deal mains (October – December 2024)

1.Tesco Turkey & Trimmings Sandwich
2.Tesco Jingle Brie Sandwich
3.Tesco Yuletide Half ‘N’ Half Sandwich
4.Tesco Christmas Wrapped Up
5.Tesco Festive Chicken & Trimmings Sub
6.Tesco Ho-Ho-Hog Wrap
7.The Gym Kitchen Chicken Bacon & Stuffing Sandwich
8.Tesco Cracking Currywurst Sub
9.Tesco Finest Festive Chicken & Bacon with Gravy Mayonnaise Dip
10.Tesco Gluten Free Festive Chicken & Trimmings Sandwich

“Turkey isn’t just for the big day, our customers love bringing festive flavours to their lunchtimes even as early as October,” commented Sarah Bryer, who is the Product Development Manager for Tesco Meal Deal.

“With the crowd-pleasing Turkey and Trimmings Sandwich back again, this year’s line-up of Meal Deal mains has something to suit both traditionalists and those looking for something new with the addition of our Honey Ham, Red Leicester and Festive Chutney Sandwich, Finest Brie and Bacon Brioche Bagel, and Tesco Plant Chef Festive Feast Wrap.“

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So, what’s your go-to festive Tesco meal deal then?

Featured Images – The Manc Group

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