The weather is turning chilly, Christmas adverts have popped up on the TV and mince pies have made an appearance on supermarket shelves.
All of these signs can only mean one thing - festive season is upon us. While the big day itself may feel far off yet, there’s a lot of Christmassy activities and events going on across Greater Manchester in the coming weeks which are guaranteed to get you in the festive mood.
Naturally Manchester's Christmas Markets are a must-do and this year there’s some exciting foodie additions including deep-fried Brussel sprouts at the Hip Hop Chip Shop, which is making its market debut.
If you don’t like the crowds of the main markets, visit an alternative market instead where you can enjoy all the festive atmosphere on a much smaller scale.
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