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Christmas 2023

Manchester has become one of the UK's most popular destinations in the run up to Christmas, thanks to the Christmas markets and festive attractions spread right across the city. Here you'll find information about things to do in Manchester at Christmas, from pantomimes and pop-ups to where to do your shopping

Manchester Christmas Parade - route, times, map and BIG surprise for December return
Christmas
All the details including extended route, map and timings for the magical festive parade returning to Manchester are now confirmed
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The Christmas market 90 minutes from Greater Manchester inside a magical old hall
Days Out
Do a spot of Christmas shopping inside a 900-year-old hall
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The year 'all hell broke loose' at Manchester Black Friday sales with 'punch ups and broken bones'
Black Friday
Shoppers described scenes of 'chaos' with one saying 'it was something they would never like to experience again'
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Amazon's bestselling card game with 73,000 five-star reviews 'perfect' for players of any age slashed to £11 for Black Friday
Amazon
There are multiple variations of the game which you can tailor to your needs including; a two player edition, a party edition for more players and a NSFW Adult edition for those who plan to turn it into a drinking game
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Manchester's top luxury hotels ALL booked out for Chanel fashion show in December
Manchester hotels
There have been "unprecedented" mass hotel bookings in Manchester ahead of the Chanel fashion show that the world will be watching
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Sober bar announces city centre winter residency with festive drinks and mince pies
Manchester City Centre
"Ho Ho Holy Moly!"
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You can now rent Christmas jumpers from Lidl
Lidl
All proceeds from the new Christmas scheme will be donated to charity
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McDonald's Paddington plush toys being sold on eBay just hours after arriving inside Happy Meals
McDonald's
Sellers have seen an opportunity to make some money from the children's toys
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Après ski-inspired winter terrace with fizz and fondue launches at Refuge
Manchester restaurants
The terrace at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel has been transformed into an Alpine-inspired winter wonderland where you can treat yourself to fondue and champagne
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Inside Tinseltown - the fabulous festive fairground and ice rink at the Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre
The festive funfair is back - here's what you'll find there for the next few weeks
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Supermarket launches matching family Christmas pyjamas from £3.74 a pair
Shopping
The sets will be available in stores at the budget price this week
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Manchester's Christmas Drive-In cinema returns with classics Elf and Home Alone
Christmas
Expect festive classics, karaoke and hot cholate served by Santa's elves
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M&S unveil vast new cafe to open at Trafford Centre megastore
Marks & Spencer
It opens next week with the new option of table service - and the full festive cafe menu including Colin the Caterpillar hot chocolate
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Two of the UK’s best Christmas road trip destinations are only 90 minutes from Greater Manchester
Days Out
These locations are the best places to visit on a festive road trip this winter
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Inside the illuminated animal trail that's taken over Knowsley Safari this Christmas
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The festive event features light-up animals such as giraffes, penguins, zebras and polar bears
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I tried the Cadbury treat that's a hit this Christmas, but there's one thing that might disappoint fans
Shopping
It's filled with 25 chunks of the creamy chocolate we all know and love
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The beautiful Christmas markets near Greater Manchester you need to catch before it's too late
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These markets are held in a stunning courtyard with a 45ft Christmas trees, Victorian carousel and a big wheel
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Paris Fury praised by fans for B&M Christmas haul despite having 'millions in the bank'
Tyson Fury
The mum-of-seven, who is married to Tyson Fury, has trimmed up their lavish home with some bargain festive decorations
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We tried Christmas sandwiches from supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and M&S - and one vegetarian option stood out
Christmas
Festive sandwiches galore... but which is the best?
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"I took my kids to the new Trafford Centre Santa's grotto and there was a big change this year"
The Trafford Centre
Visitors can expect a much more traditional Grotto experience for 2023 - but with a much higher price tag is it worth it?
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Christmas pantomimes and shows in and around Manchester in 2023
Christmas
Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Aladdin are among the family favourites on the big stage this year
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Christmas grotto event cancelled as organisers say 'Santa is too busy'
Christmas
The popular Santa Grotto has been cancelled due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
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'I cooked a turkey in the slow cooker - and learned a valuable lesson for Christmas'
Food & Drink
Can the slow cooker provide the ultimate fuss-free way to cook a festive turkey? Only one way to find out...
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'I took £20 to Manchester Christmas Markets and ate, drank, bought presents... and even came back with change'
Manchester Christmas Markets
If you have a spare £20 and want to head to Manchester's Christmas Markets - here's how to do it
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