The best Christmas Markets to visit near Greater Manchester

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With the smell of mulled wine in the air and the sight of wooden huts strewn with twinkling fairy lights, you can’t deny that Christmas markets bring plenty of festive cheer.

Even if you’re not the biggest fan of them, they do have a certain charm. They're great if you're doing a spot of Christmas shopping and want to find a gift which isn't available on the high street.

And let's face it, delicious festive treats seem to taste better when eaten outside with a chill in the air. Of course we have our very own markets right on our doorstep.

Manchester’s Christmas Markets opened earlier this month with more than 225 stalls spread across the city centre. READ MORE: Manchester Christmas Markets 2023 food and drink price list for every location READ MORE: 18 amazing Christmas events taking place in Greater Manchester this year While our markets are pretty amazing (that’s not just us being biased - they have been named the best in the country by one report), sometimes it’s nice to have a change of scenery and plan a day out to markets elsewhere.