{"id":4831,"date":"2021-11-17T16:52:34","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T16:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eatmcr.co.uk\/?p=4831"},"modified":"2021-11-18T14:46:54","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T14:46:54","slug":"alternative-christmas-markets-in-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eatmcr.co.uk\/featured\/alternative-christmas-markets-in-manchester\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Christmas Markets in Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You can’t help but have noticed a distinctly more festive feeling in the air over the last week or so. Christmas decorations are going up, there are festive specials on menus and mulled drinks are popping up left right and centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will probably also have noticed the arrival of the Manchester Christmas Markets which this year are centred in Piccadilly Gardens. The markets tend to get plenty of attention every year but there are quite a few other options for festive markets in Manchester this year, with a wider range of independent traders to shop, eat and drink with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve rounded up some of the best places to do your Christmas shopping in the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter Island<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Winter Island<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Escape to Freight Island<\/a> has opened what they claim is the UK\u2019s largest fully outdoor and heated market\u00a0outside the Depot Mayfield. Winter Island boasts independent traders and stalls, a Christmas tree forest and a series of festive events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New festive food traders include Great North Pie Co<\/a>, a bratwurst grill, a traditional hog roast, a mulled wine and hot cider hut, a local chocolatier and an artisanal cheese stall. There’s also an ice rink, workshops, live karaoke and film nights planned. Full info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salvi’s Italian Christmas Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n