Shoppers sipped on steaming mugs of mulled wine, tucked into tasty treats and broswed dozens of stalls selling handmade gifts.
Hundreds of visitors descended upon Manchester’s Christmas Markets for the first Saturday of trading.
Luckily the weather was on its best behaviour with the sun shining down on the iconic wooden huts. Although it was chilly, visitors could warm up with the many delights on offer, from hot chocolates topped with whipped cream to sizzling sausages. The Christmas Markets officially opened on Friday with more than 225 stalls spread across nine zones in the city centre. This year the markets celebrate their 25th anniversary, with more traders than ever before.READ MORE: Manchester Christmas Markets map and guide to all the locations for 2023
Piccadilly Gardens has been transformed into a winter wonderland and renamed ‘Winter Gardens’, serving as the central hub for the markets. Stalls can also be found in Market Street, Cathedral Gardens, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, St Ann's Square, Exchange Square, The Corn Exchange and King Street.
The markets will be open until Thursday December 21.Craft stalls are open 10 am until 8pm, while all bars and food stalls are open 11am until 9pm.
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