47 h. ago In pictures: Stalls taken down as Christmas Markets come to an end

Christmas Markets being taken down in Manchester City Centre

Politics

49 h. ago Manchester Christmas Markets taken down as traders divided and some head home early

Running for over six weeks and spanning more than 270 stalls, Manchester Christmas Markets are some of the UK's most popular, but it's been a mixed year for traders

Politics

67 h. ago 'Worst in 20 years' or 'absolutely brilliant'?: Traders reveal two very different sides of Manchester Christmas Markets

It's been a mixed bag for traders, but there's positives to be had

Politics

4 d. ago Everything you need to know about Manchester Christmas Markets’ final weekend

It's the last weekend of Manchester's Christmas Markets - although some will remain open until January

Sport

5 d. ago I spent £17.70 on a pick and mix — my jaw dropped at what was inside

The same company that has stalls at Manchester Christmas Markets

Economics

6 d. ago 30 pictures from Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 as final weekend approaches

With 274 market stalls, a return of festive huts by Albert Square, and a huge Ferris Wheel, the Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 have been huge

Sport

7 d. ago Brilliant photos show Manchester at Christmas before the markets took over

See snaps of Kendal's, Lewis's, and a carol service at Strangeways

Culture

8 d. ago I spent £17 on Trafford Centre pick and mix and was left astonished

The same company that has stalls at Manchester Christmas Markets

Economics

1 week ago UK Christmas market axed as trader says 'I've lost everything'

Traders told of their financial woes after the Boldmere Christmas Festival was cancelled when a grant from Sutton Coldfield Town Council was reduced

Politics

1 week ago I visited European city with unlikely Christmas market that far exceeded hopes — £80 flights from Manchester

This lively European city is more known for scorching sunshine.

Economics

1 week ago The German Christmas market that's 'half the price' of Manchester's

British Christmas markets have been called overpriced, overcrowded and full of gimmicks and cheap souvenirs. A German alternative is much better, one visitor found.

Economics

2 w. ago The popular Christmas market activity which could invalidate your travel insurance

Many Brits could get caught out while abroad over the festive season

Politics

2 w. ago The Yorkshire Christmas market that feels like you’re in Europe

It's only 40 minutes from Manchester by train with tickets from £4.40

Politics

2 w. ago One thing disappointed me about the vegan food at Manchester Christmas Markets

Miranda Pell went to the Manchester Christmas Markets to find out what is on offer for vegans

Politics

3 w. ago Brits bringing back Christmas market gifts from Europe warned of £5,000 fines

Holidaymakers must comply with strict rules on what they can bring back into the UK

Events

3 w. ago 'We got engaged at Manchester's Christmas Markets but had no idea what would happen next'

Passers-by managed to capture the happiest moment of this couple's lives

Politics

3 w. ago The best Christmas markets from Manchester Airport with returns for under £80

There's still time to jet off for a festive escape this December

Economics

3 w. ago Best UK Christmas market named and it’s only an hour away from Manchester

As December is here, you might be looking to find the best Christmas market around, and some claim the best one is just a one hour drive away from Manchester at Haddon Hall in the Peak District

Politics

3 w. ago easyJet launches flights to magical Christmas market destination from Manchester Airport

It's known as the 'Capital of Christmas'

Transport

3 w. ago 'I visited UK's best Christmas Market just 40 miles from Manchester'

After years of attending the likes of Winter Wonderland and other Christmas markets across the UK, this felt like a breath of fresh air to me – stripping it back to basics

Politics