Christmas in Manchester City Centre

Christmas is a magical time in Manchester City Centre and the perfect occasion to combine a short festive break with a spot of Christmas shopping. With hundreds of high street and independent boutique shops to choose from, Manchester attracts visitors from far and wide, particularly during this period – and rightly so!

Although this year will be a little different there will be plenty of opportunity to treat yourself and your loved ones with a magical experience to get into the festive spirit. Browse our list below to see what’s on across Manchester City Centre this winter or let someone else do the cooking and splurge on a luxury meal or afternoon tea.

Send your letter to Santa using Santa's Post Office at Manchester Arndale, or help him find his lost reindeer in Exchange Square - head to Selfridges to get your trusty map and you may just run into the big guy himself! 

If you're planning on visiting for longer than a day then make sure to browse our list of the top hotels in Manchester to make your festive stay truly special.