"Manchester’s Christmas markets are an enviable sprawl of food, drink, and good cheer. Throughout November and December, hundreds of small wooden huts fill the streets with fairy lights and the scent of an alpine festive season. The event attracts huge crowds who come for nightly glasses of mulled wine and sizzling bratwursts in the open air. It’s free to wander around, and the friendly atmosphere makes it one of the best times to be in the city. Who knows, you might even pick up a last minute gift for grandma.When: November and December" - MATADOR_NETWORK