There aren’t many places in Greater Manchester that sum up the city’s rapid growth quite like Deansgate and Castlefield.
The southern side of the city centre is simultaneously home to our oldest relics as well as our newest developments, with ancient Roman forts rubbing shoulders with our tallest, most luxurious buildings.
It’s faced rapid redevelopment over the years, leading to some incredible new cultural institutions, restaurants and bars, and residential developments.
From strolls along the cobbled canals to nights out with 20p chicken wings to high-brow theatre to phenomenal meals, there’s a lot going on here.
Here’s our guide to Deansgate and Castlefield, a vibrant corner of Manchester city centre.
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Food and drink
Federal Cafe Bar. Credit: The Manc GroupPlatzki on Deansgate. Credit: The Manc Group
The Wharf Pub – This purpose-built Castlefield pub offers an oasis in the heart of the city centre. A hop, skip and a jump from the bustle of Deansgate, head down for proper ales, a great gin selection and some of the finest roasts in the city.
Hawksmoor – Not just home to one of the best steakhouses in the city, Hawksmoor also boasts an amazing New York-inspired cocktail bar serving its own food menu alongside perfect martinis, gimlets, mudslides and more.
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Federal Cafe Bar – This antipodean coffee shop is known for serving some of the best brunch dishes in the city and regularly has a queue out of the door. It also has a no laptop rule, so be warned – this is not the place to turn up to do a spot of work. Dine and dash only.
Platzki – This brilliant Polish eatery serves an ever-changing menu of authentic dishes ranging from traditional breakfasts to handmade dumplings, pork neck and meatballs.
Siam Smiles – For seriously good Thai food, look no further than Siam Smiles. Having first begun life as a little cafe inside a Chinatown supermarket, it now sits up on Deansgate Mews serving popular dishes like stir-fried chicken Pad Ka Paow and KuiiTiwe Moo Nam Tok. Trust us, you can’t go wrong here.
City Road Inn – This charming turreted boozer sits at the end of Deansgate Locks and dates back to 1898. Whilst it looks big from the outside, in fact, there are just two rooms inside and the decor is rustic throughout, with bare wooden beams, and large murals on the walls.
Katsouri’s Deli – A lunchtime go-to for any office workers within a mile radius of Deansgate, Katsouri’s Deli can be relied on for delicious ciabatta sandwiches, a hot carvery, paella, breakfast and more. It also has a great sandwich bar and deli counter, just to make your decision even harder.
Katsouri’s Deli. Credit: The Manc GroupSiam Smiles. Credit: The Manc Group
El Rincon De Rafa – This backstreet tapas bar can be found just off the beaten path of Deansgate serving popular Spanish plates like boquerones, chorizo in red wine, patatas bravas, deep-fried olives and more. Tucked underground, it has a rustic charm all of its own.
Rosa’s Thai Cafe – This bright and airy Thai cafe is part of a chain that first began life in London’s bustling Spitalfields district. Opened in Manchester in 2020, dig into a host of flavourful dishes served on colourful plates in a welcoming, stylish space.
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Go Falafel – Another great lunchtime spot, Go Falafel basically just serves falafels – as the name suggests. Enjoy yours in a wrap with optional hummus, pickled cabbage, tahini, chilli oil and salad, or on top of a salad bowl. It makes its own juices too, also delicious in their own right.
Gaucho – Whilst Hawksmoor is the undisputed king of dry-aged steaks, if you prefer yours wet-aged then Argentinian steakhouse Gaucho is the place to be. So soft you can cut through it with a butter knife, it also has its own vineyards and offers some unparalleled wines.
Kitten at Deansgate Square. Credit: The Manc GroupKitten at Deansgate Square. Credit: The Manc Group
Deansgate Square – A new development of glass towers sitting on the edge of Deansgate and Castlefield, here you’ll find a collection of swanky spots to eat and drink, including sushi restaurant Kitten, Southern Italian eatery and deli Salvi’s and high-end cocktail bar Atomeca.
Jimmy’s Killer Prawns – Bringing trap kitchen-style dining to Castlefield, if you’re a fan of shellfish then you need to give Jimmy’s Killer Prawns a visit. Think a mountain of fifty grilled and marinated prawns, seafood platters of king crab, fish, calamari, rice and chips, and so much more. We’re obsessed.
Dimitri’s – A fixture in Manchester for over thirty years, this family-run Greek restaurant serves up all the classics: from mains like moussaka and stifado to grilled halloumi, vine leaves and minted lamb kebabs. If you like a bit of traditional Greek food, it’s definitely one for the list.
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Don Marco – A charming old-school Italian restaurant in the very best sense, Don Marco also boasts a gorgeous outdoor terrace that makes it a wonderful spot for al fresco dining.
Sapporo Tepanyaki – Offering diners a bit of theatre with their dinner, meals are cooked in the traditional tepanyaki style – over a hot grill in the centre of your table, with plenty of fire thrown in for good measure.
Hawksmoor. Credit: The Manc Group
The Oxnoble – A snug Castlefield pub just a stone’s throw from the Science and Industry Museum, it was first established in 1804 and pub derives its name from a Georgian variety of potato. A great place to watch the football, it also has bedrooms upstairs for those looking for a place to crash at the end of the night.
The Fish Hut – For lovers of fish and chips, The Fish Hut is definitely one to visit. Serving all the classics (think good fried fish, fish & chips and battered sausages) it’s pretty much always busy – a testament to its quality.
The Banyan Tree – This independent familyrun neighbourhood restaurant and bar offers an all-day menu and funky settings with booth seats and contemporary decor.
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Dukes 92 – Set in a former stable block, this grill restaurant and bar is a go-to in the summer for drinks thanks to its suntrap balcony and outdoor terrace.
Albert’s Shed – Housed on the site of a former tool shed, this modern bar and restaurant boasts a huge canopied glass terrace overlooking the water in Castlefield. It is a popular spot for drinks in the summer.
Evuna – This Spanish wine bar and tapas restaurant has a cosy feel with high tables, low lighting and exposed bricks, and is known for its speciality salt-baked sea bass.
Nightlife and hotels
Of course, when many people think of Deansgate their minds will conjur up one image in particular – that of Beetham Tower looming over the city.
The iconic skyscraper is home to the 23-story Hilton Manchester Hotel, with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a health centre with a pool and sauna.
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There’s also the newer Innside by Melia on First Street, and just a stone’s throw away is the legendary Midland Hotel, one of Manchester’s finest pieces of architecture and accommodation offerings.
When it comes to nightlife, there is of course the strip of canal-side bars along Deansgate Locks, where the likes of Lola Lo, Revolution and El Diablo serve up cheap drinks and party vibes until dawn.
For a more rough-and-ready night out, head to Bunny Jackson’s, a lively dive bar specialising in American whiskies, beers, and 20p chicken wings.
It’s got such a reputation that even global rising star Olivia Rodrigo popped down after her gig in Manchester and hopped up on stage to sing with the house band.
Newly-reopened is The Deansgate, an iconic pub (especially at this time of year when it’s draped in festive fairy lights) that many feared had shut for good during lockdown.
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But lo, it’s back open now, with bars and cosy snugs spreading across three floors, plus TWO rooftop terraces, and a programme of events to come.
The Deansgate. Credit: The Manc Group
Those who enjoy a bit of competitive gaming can’t go wrong with Junkyard Golf, where glowing neon graffiti illuminate mini golf courses that weave over scrap metal, emptied-out cars, and even slides carrying you between holes.
Another local gem in this part of town is Lock 91, a former lock-keeper’s cottage turned into a bar and event space, with a canal-side terrace.
And Atlas Bar just across the road has one of the largest gin collections in the city, a variety so large it has to list its gin menu online (we’re talking 500+ bottles).
With a suntrap outdoor terrace perfect for the warmer months, plus other drinks for those who don’t care for gin, this is a great boozer.
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Culture
National Trust gardeners – Castlefield Viaduct Planting – 10 June 2022
In the Deansgate Castlefield area, you’ll find some of the city’s top cultural and tourist attractions, from theatres to museums to historic sites.
There’s the newly-redeveloped Castlefield Viaduct, which the National Trust has taken from abandoned industrial landmark to urban sky park, much like New York City’s Skyline.
Just beneath that are the remains of the roman fort Mamucium, much of which was flattened to make way for development during the Industrial Revolution.
What’s left is now part of the Castlefield Urban Heritage Park, and visitors can see a section of the fort’s wall along with its gatehouse, granaries, and other ancillary buildings.
A view across Manchester to Castlefield Viaduct. Credit:James Dobson, National Trust Images
Just down the road from here you’ll find the Science and Industry Museum, one of Manchester’s best-loved cultural institutions where you can learn about our city’s industrial past as well as scientific breakthroughs and get a glimpse into the future of technology.
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The team behind Manchester International Festival recently opened the enormous, spaceship-like cultural giant that is Aviva Studios, which has already hosted some of the biggest names in music, the arts and culture.
HOME is one of Manchester’s newer cultural venues but already a globally-renowned one, thanks to its mixture of art gallery, theatre space, cinema and bar and restaurant.
On a smaller, more intimate scale is Castlefield Gallery, which regularly hosts community events and contemporary art exhibitions.
In summer, Castlefield is the place to be. The Castlefield Bowl area is turned into an outdoor gig venue that draws thousands every night to see some of the biggest music artists in the world.
Previous headliners have ranged from Foals to Kylie Minogue to Lewis Capaldi.
In the super-shiny skyscraper village that is Deansgate Square sits a surprising urban jungle, where vines crawl down the windows and palms tickle your face as you walk through.
This is Flourish’s biggest site yet (most of us will know their hole-in-the-wall florist on the side of the old Debenhams building) and it’s beautiful.
You can buy house plants, pots, flowers and everything else you need to turn your home into a lush paradise.
Deansgate Square is also hone to the most futuristic branch of the General Stores family, described as Manchester’s coolest cornershops.
Up on Deansgate, Futon is a gem for buying furniture at rock-bottom prices, and you can’t walk past the Great Northern without nipping in to buy some homemade chocolate from Dormouse or a pile of cake from Alex’s Bakery.
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Property
Yeah, this is an expensive corner of Greater Manchester, no two ways about it – that’s hardly surprising when you factor in all the good stuff going on here outlined above.
Properties in Castlefield had an overall average price of £246,819 over the last year.
The majority of sales in Castlefield during the last year were flats, selling for an average price of £247,308. Terraced properties sold for an average of £195,000.
Overall, sold prices in Castlefield over the last year were 18% down on the previous year and 23% down on the 2021 peak of £321,868.
Three-bedroom apartments in the Deansgate Square towers rent for up to £8,330 a month for a penthouse as lavish as this.
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Rental prices drop down closer to £1000 when you look along City Road East’s smaller blocks, and the red-bricked Castle Quay development is one of Manchester’s most sought-after apartment blocks.
Transport
Deansgate and Castlefield are among the most well-connected locations in the entire region.
There are tram stops at both Deansgate-Castlefield itself (directly above Deansgate Locks) and at Cornbrook, which both connect the area to the rest of the region along the Metrolink network.
There’s also Deansgate train station here, with regular services to the airport, Liverpool, Blackpool and parts of Cheshire.
It’s right off the ring road too, so if you drive you’re never too far from the quickest route around town.
Featured image: The Manc Group
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Manchester Half Marathon Guide 2024 – everything you need to know
Danny Jones
It’s that time of year again: the Manchester Half Marathon is back this weekend and with more than 24,000 people fittingly taking part in the 2024 edition, it truly is going to be bigger and better than ever – and we cannot wait.
The largest of its distance in the North West, the ‘MCR Half’ comes just a few months on from the full marathon and the Great Manchester Run, but still manages to draw in a city full of spectators even despite a chill being back in the air.
Taking place on Sunday 13 October, Mancs and runners from all over (including this office) will be taking on the 13.1-mile challenge. Make that 21.1 kilometres if you’re metric folks like us.
With that in mind, whether you’re taking part or just cheering on from the roadside, it’s handy to have all the important details in one place, so be it the route, hotspots for spectators or wave times, we’ve everything you need in this helpful guide to the 2024 Manchester Half Marathon. Let’s start off simple.
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Manchester Half Marathon 2024 – all you need to know
What time does the 2024 Manchester Half start?
Those running in this year’s Manchester Half can expect to hear the starting gun from as early as 8.55am when the elite wheelchair participants, with the rest of the standard elite wave following them at 9am on the dot.
However, as we’re sure you’re all fully aware, the Manchester Half like any other race or marathon is broken up into waves and the rest of the participants will then set off in roughly 10-minute intervals, depending on their allocated colour, with the final group setting off at approximately 10.39 am.
You can find the full breakdown of waves and their start times down below.
Credit: MCR Half (supplied)
The starting line and route for the Manchester Half 2024
To access the start line on race day, participants should head to the Event Village at Emirates Old Trafford, a.k.a. the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club.
Here you’ll find the bag drop station, toilets for those pre-race pees and poos (this is a non-judgmental space, guys – trust us and go for a ‘safety’ one), as well as the many marshalls who will direct you to the starting line which is located under Trafford Arch around White City.
How about a quick breakdown of the route? From the start in Old Trafford, participants will head towards the city before looping back and running along Salford Quays, past Manchester United’s iconic stadium and then head towards Stretford.
Just over halfway at the seven-mile (11.2km) mark, the route then loops through Sale before leading onto the final leg through Chorlton-cum-Hardy and towards the finish line on Talbot Road.
It’s pretty much half the full annual marathon minus the likes of Altrincham and Timperely, if that makes things clearer for anyone and there’s also a lot less elevation; no Mancunian way like with the Great MCR Run either – thank the sweet lord.
You can find the full map for the 2024 Manchester Half Marathon route down below and click HERE for additional route information.
Now, you might be thinking, “What about water stations?” or, “That map doesn’t show toilets in case there’s, you know… an emergency along the way”. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of both as well as vital points to pick up some mid-race fuel.
There will be four water stations located roughly every three miles along the course to keep participants refreshed; there will also be Isotonic Energy Gels provided by Applied Nutrition available at the second and fourth water stations to give participants that extra boost if needed.
As for toilets, you’ll find them at each water station as well as at the Event Village before and after the race, so you’ll have plenty of chances to grab a pit stop.
Preparation is key, as they say, so you can find out more about race day nutrition HERE and find out other ways to get your body ready now we’re into the final few days before the race down below.
Manchester Half Marathon road closures and travel info
As for travel advice, it’s going to be a busy weekend and with the Super League Grand Final taking place the night before as well, a pre-warning has already been issued by TfGM.
Road closures will be in effect along and immediately around the half marathon route starting from Saturday 12 October. On event day, please allow extra time for any journeys as open roads in the surrounding areas will be busy. Many bus services will also be diverted due to these closures.
For starters, the A56 (North and Southbound) and the M60 Junction 7 will be closed until late afternoon. As for accessing the start line and Event Village, your nearest stops are Old Trafford, Trafford Bar and the Imperial War Museum – all just a short walk away from White City.
Meanwhile, access to Pomona, Cornbrook, Exchange Quay and Wharfside will be affected due to the half-marathon route itself and it goes without saying that all routes will be extra busy on the day, so just keep that in mind – especially when it comes to those nearest the start and finish line.
Trams across the network will operate every 15 minutes, however, increased services on the Altrincham to Crumpsall line will see them run roughly every seven minutes or so. Be mindful that all lines will be extra packed with runners and those going to cheer them on. You can find out more HERE.
If you are driving, while there is no official parking, Old Trafford does offer several prepaid parking spaces available for £15 when booked in advance. Further information and parking recommendations can be found online and you can find a full interactive map to help plan your journey down below.
Where is best for spectators to watch the Manchester Half?
With two new exciting cheer zones, spectators are best to encourage loved ones on from along the course rather than just at the start and the finish area where access is limited and often overcrowded.
The first of the new areas is a PUMA Cheer Zone around Deansgate, where spectators can soak up the atmosphere at the one-mile mark and watch participants start the challenge live on the ‘Kick-off Cam’. There will also be lively beats from a DJ truck and cheer signs for spectators to customise.
The second new cheer zone is the ‘Buzz Hub’ at Wharfside. Here, participants can be spotted twice on their journey past the iconic Old Trafford stadium, before they start heading out towards Stretford. The ‘Buzz Hub’ will also have inflatable dancing Manchester bees and a DJ to keep the tunes pumping.
Other prime viewing spots include Stretford, Sale and Chorlton around a mile before the finish. To see participants cross the finish line, you can get another view away from the roadside by heading inside the Event Village, where there’s food, drink and a large screen will show live finish line coverage
Official merch and the 2024 Manchester Half medal design
Now, in case you need any extra information, we thought we’d give you a glimpse of what’s up for grabs at this year’s Manchester Half Marathon – other than glory and nothing but god vibes, of course.
As well as the standard finisher’s shirt, with this year’s edition being one of our favourites for a long time, there is a limited edition beanie you can grab, as it is chilly out this time of year after all.
Oh yeah, and there is the obvious prize you’re all working towards: the 2024 MCR Half Marathon medal. We really love this year’s design too and we can’t wait to see you all wearing them proudly around your necks in just a few days’ time.
This year’s medal designLimited edition beanieYour 2024 finisher’s shirt designCredit: Manchester Half
Famous faces taking part this year
The Manchester Half is for everyone. For many, it will be their first half marathon but elite participants such as Runna athlete Anya Culling and last year’s winner and Puma athlete Jack Rowe, will also be taking part.
The Manchester Half will also be hosting the England Athletics Half Marathon Championships this year, meaning the first two eligible athletes over the finish line will be selected for an England Athletics Team opportunity. Massive.
There’ll also be some familiar soap stars there too, with Coronation Street’s Elle Mulvaney (Amy Barlow), Calum Lill (Joel Deering), Emrhys Cooper (Rowan Cunliffe) and Luca Toolan (Mason Radcliffe) as well as Emmerdale’s Isabel Hodgins, known for her role playing Victoria Barton (formerly Sugden).
What else to look out for at the 2024 Manchester Half Marathon?
Beyond all that, there’s also an array of activities and new experiences to get involved in over the event weekend. Following the hugely popular hyper-personalised bibs introduced last year, these have returned with some exciting new design options including a ‘Bee-moji’ and unique ‘Persona Stamp’.
Along with the two new cheer zones, this year’s event will feature even more live acts including DJ zones, acoustic sets and more. To make the most of what’s on offer, spectators can also use new interactive walking maps on the online Spectator Hub. These maps contain recommended routes for walking, stop-off points for refreshments and more transport suggestions.
Also returning for a second year, RUN PUMA HOUSE will open its doors to runners and spectators across the event weekend for pre-shakeout runs, tips from elite athletes and limited-edition personalised sliders for the finishers. To get involved head to 293 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EW on the 12th (08:30 – 16:00) and 13th of October (09:00 – 16:00).
Lastly, there will also be plenty of freebies and exciting activities on offer for participants in the Event Village before and after, including gels from Applied Nutrition as mentioned, as well as other partners such as Runna, ERDINGER Alkoholfrei and this year’s official charities.
The 2024 Manchester Half Marathon is estimated to raise over £950,000 for hundreds of local and national charities.
Better still, this year is set to be the biggest and most exciting yet, nearly doubling in size since 2023 when 16.5k people last took on the challenge, so that means we need as twice as many of you lot to be out there helping spur each and every one of them on.
As for those of you running, we wish you the best of luck for race day and just remember, there’s nothing quite like that feeling when you cross the finish line.
Now go and smash it! We’re already unbelievably proud of you all.
Whatever you’re running for, you’ve got this and we’re all right behind you. (Credit: Supplied)
Manchester Christmas Markets 2024 – dates, locations, times and stalls confirmed
Daisy Jackson
The Manchester Christmas Markets will be back in town for their 2024 edition before we know it, filling the streets with people and festive cheer.
From the stalls selling traditional German market-style food like bratwurst and gluhwein, to local operators whipping up festive specials, the food is a big part of the appeal.
There are also shops selling all sorts of gifts and handmade items right across the city centre.
Christmas in Manchester is the most magical time of the year, and the markets are one of the city’s biggest annual attractions.
Tens of thousands of people will head into the city centre for the celebrations, and whether it’s your first time or your 26th we’ve rounded up your essential guide to the Manchester Christmas Markets.
What dates are the Manchester Christmas Markets 2024?
Friday 8 November until Sunday 22 December.
Food and drink stalls at Cathedral Gardens will stay open until 31 December.
Due to the ways that the dates fall this year, the Manchester Christmas Markets run actually includes seven weekends in 2024 instead of the usual six.
All the locations of the Manchester Christmas Markets in 2024
The Winter Gardens at Piccadilly Gardens
The central hub of the Manchester Christmas Markets once again in 2024, the Winter Gardens will be a hive of festive activity.
There’ll be traditional food like pancakes, bratwursts, churros, and more, with bars serving continental and foreign ales, and the beloved all-year-round Piccadilly Street Food Market will also stay open until 9pm each night.
Two new twinkling marquees will host live entertainment and music every day.
Market Street
Manchester’s bustling main shopping street will be filled with 45 different stalls selling bespoke crafts, gifts and produce, like crowd favourites of freshly baked coconut macaroons and cheese truckles.
Cathedral Gardens
In what might be the prettiest corner of the Manchester Christmas Markets 2024, the Skate Manchester outdoor ice rink will be back this year.
Beside that there’ll be free live entertainment every Thursday to Sunday until New Year’s Eve, authentic crepes, gourmet hotdogs, hot chocolate, and much more.
St Ann’s Square and Exchange Street
The original site of Manchester Christmas Markets, here you can cosy up in an undercover bar with a boozy beverage, and enjoy a huge selection of authentic German goods from some of the markets’ longest-standing traders.
Expect German beers and cherry glühwein, bratwurst, salt and pepper chicken from Northern Quarter favourite Yard and Coop, or hot chocolate cones poured right from the chocolate taps.
New Cathedral Street
The Witch House at New Cathedral Street at the Manchester Christmas Markets 2024. Credit: The Manc Group
New Cathedral Street is the go-to spot for high end gifts and foodie favourites, like handmade candles, ceramics, local spirits, and thoughtful keepsakes.
It’s also home to the legendary The Witch House (just look for the giant sausage statue).
Exchange Square
The Mill Exchange will be back serving up a whole menu of Mancunian mulled wine, plus this spot is home to the legendary Yorkshire pudding wraps from Porky Pig.
King Street
Down on King Street you’ll find authentic Italian deli, Ballaro, plus festive twists on the beloved Spanish cooking from El Gato Negro.
The Corn Exchange
Here at The Corn Exchange you can expect handmade pies, Nepalese woollen jumpers, handmade jewellery, Christmas decorations made from recycled wood, plus photo frames, artisan chocolates and much more.
Opening and closing times for Manchester Christmas Markets 2024
The Manchester Christmas Markets will be back for 2024. Credit: The Manc GroupThe Manchester Christmas Markets will be back for 2024. Credit: The Manc Group
Generally across the markets, craft and gift stalls will trade from 10am to 8pm, while food and drink stalls will serve from 11am to 9pm daily.
On the final day, 22 December, the markets close at 6pm, except for the food and drink stalls at Cathedral Gardens, which will remain open until 31 December.
Piccadilly Gardens – 10am to 9pm (craft stalls until 8pm)
Market Street – 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday; 10am to 6pm Sundays
Cathedral Gardens – 10am to 9pm daily
St Ann’s Square and Exchange Street – 10am to 9pm daily (craft stalls until 8pm)
New Cathedral Street – 10am to 9pm daily (craft stalls until 8pm)
Exchange Square – 10am to 9pm daily (craft stalls until 8pm)
King Street – 10am to 9pm (craft stalls until 8pm)
The Corn Exchange – 10am to 9pm (craft stalls until 8pm)
How much is food and drink?
Until the Manchester Christmas Markets officially open, we don’t know how much food and drink will cost for 2024.
But prices have been steadily climbing every single year, with mulled wine up to £5.50 last year (from £5 the year before), and Yorkshire pudding wraps hopping up £2 to a tenner each.
Don’t be surprised to be facing £6 mulled wines in 2024, basically…
Manchester Christmas Market 2024 mug design
The Manchester Christmas Markets will be back for 2024 in November. Credit: The Manc Group
Another tradition of the Manchester Christmas Markets are the special yearly mug designs.
Each year the council debuts new mugs, with previous designs like festive characters and patterns.
These are available to use for your wines and hot chocolates across the markets for a deposit, or you can take it home with you as a souvenir.
Travel advice and how to get to the Manchester Christmas Markets
The city centre gets busy during November and December, so people are urged to use public transport wherever possible to travel in and out of the city centre for the Manchester Christmas Markets.
There are plenty of other events running alongside the festivities, from huge football matches to gigs at the AO Arena to Black Friday sales.
Daisy Jackson -
18th November 2022 
