Christmas in Manchester

What's on at the Theatres this Christmas

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This festive season, Manchester transforms into a dazzling hub for Christmas theatre shows…

Christmas Feasting in Greater Manchester

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Greater Manchester truly comes alive at Christmas, transforming into a haven for festive food lovers…

The Most Magical Santa’s Grottos in Greater Manchester

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Christmas is fast approaching, and there’s no better way to get the whole family into the…

10 Best Christmas Concerts in Manchester for Festive Music, Carols and Holiday Cheer

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From classic carols that’ll have you humming "fa la la la la” all the way home…

Christmas Lights Switch-On in Greater Manchester 2025

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As the nights draw in, Greater Manchester comes alive with the sparkle of Christmas lights and the…

RHS Glow at RHS Garden Bridgewater: Magical Winter Lights, UK Premieres & Festive Fun (2025 Guide)

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Experience the magic of RHS Glow at RHS Garden Bridgewater this winter! From 26 November to 30…

Christmas Light Displays Across Greater Manchester 2025

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When the nights draw in and the temperature drops, Greater Manchester lights up - quite literally…

Experience the Magic of Christmas in Rochdale

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Rochdale, Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture, is transforming into a sparkling winter…

Northern Lights Manchester with John Lewis: Festive Magic Illuminates Heaton Park

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Manchester is gearing up for a spectacular new festive tradition as Northern Lights Manchester…

Gift Ideas and Experiences in Greater Manchester This Christmas

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Finding the perfect gift isn't always easy, but this festive season, Greater Manchester has…

Top 10 Spots for a Warm and Cosy Hot Drink in Manchester

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When the Manchester drizzle is in full force and the heating clicks on, nothing beats taking shelter…

The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe

• Lowry

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the…

RHS Glow

• RHS Garden Bridgewater

This winter, RHS Garden Bridgewater transforms into a magical wonderland as RHS Glow returns…

Santa Special 2025

• East Lancashire Railway

You better not pout and you better not cry, Santa Claus is coming to town! Steam into Christmas on…

The Grotto at The Trafford Centre

This year, your family becomes part of a magical mission… saving Christmas cheer! The North…

Land of Lights Lantern Festival

• Gulliver's World Resort

This year, the glow will be bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever before. Wander through a…

VOGUE: Inventing the Runway

• Aviva Studios

Lose yourself in the world of fashion runway shows past, present and future, in this immersive…

FIND THE FLOCK

• Aviva Studios

Explore the Shaun the Sheep sculpture trail around Aviva Studios this winter. Ewe got this! There…

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

• Palace Theatre

West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to Palace Theatre…

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks

• Aviva Studios

Tom Hanks narrates an epic experience that offers a new perspective on humankind’s past and…

Christmas Light Trail at Dunham Massey

• Dunham Massey National Trust

Step into a world of festive magic as Christmas at Dunham Massey returns for 2025! Firmly positioned…

Christmas at St. John's

Manchester’s independent food champions, GRUB, are bringing a brand-new festive experience to…

Breakfast with Santa at The Lowry Hotel

Families are invited to enjoy a magical morning at Breakfast with Santa, where little ones can share…

A Season of Celebration at Peter Street Kitchen

Celebrate the festive season in style with Peter Street Kitchen’s exclusive winter residency…

Celebrate the festive season at Chotto Matte

This holiday season, Chotto Matte Manchester invites guests to celebrate the season in true Nikkei…

Sexy Fishmas at Sexy Fish Manchester

This festive season, Sexy Fish Manchester invites guests to dive into a world of dazzling colour…

Manchester Christmas Markets

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The Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre The world-renowned shopping and leisure destination has all the must-have…

Manchester Arndale

When it comes to shopping in the city centre, Manchester Arndale is the ultimate destination. With…

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet – The Ultimate Day Out As the UK’s largest designer…

The Sculpts

If you want to buy a beautiful gift for someone who loves Manchester, you can’t go wrong with…

Selfridges

Selfridges Exchange Square is located in the heart of the city and offers a luxury shopping…

The Lowry Hotel

Iconic Hotel. Independently Minded. Rooted in the independent spirit of Manchester, The Lowry Hotel…

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

Stay in one of Manchester’s newest hotels and discover a city rich in personality…

The Edwardian Manchester

A 5-star luxury hotel with spa in Manchester’s city centre The Edwardian Manchester offers its…

Dakota Manchester

Dakota is a lifestyle brand for the independent thinking, discerning traveller. An eight-story new…

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

You can’t get much more central than YOTEL Manchester Deansgate. Just off Deansgate, in the…

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly offers 275 stylish bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms…

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central is located in the centre of Manchester, 4…

Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter

Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter is a newly built four-star hotel, ideally located…

Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre

Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre is a truly luxurious and stylish 4-star hotel, perfectly…

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is a luxury hotel with an industrial soul that is sprawled out on Oxford…

The Midland Hotel

Set in the heart of Manchester, this Grade II listed building exudes elegance and history. Following…

Canopy & Stars

Canopy & Stars find treehouses, cabins, houseboats, yurts, shepherd’s huts and other…

Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford

Make the most of your trip to Manchester with an overnight getaway at the four-star Hilton Garden…

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester – Piccadilly

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester-Piccadilly is ideally located in the heart of the city. The…

INNSiDE Manchester

INNSiDE Manchester stands in a stunning building in one of the city’s most vibrant…

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly

A 4-star hotel in the heart of Manchester City Centre with fantastic panoramic views across the…

Holiday Inn The Niu Loom

Discover Manchester with ease! Holiday Inn – the niu, Loom Manchester North is right next to…

Hotel Gotham Manchester

Boutique 5* hotel, Rooftop Private Members Bar, GILT Club & 2AA Rosette Honey Restaurant. Hotel…