Manchester Christmas Markets 2015: Who is trading at Albert Square? (2024)

The festive sight of wooden chalets will soon be filling Albert Square as it becomes the centre of Manchester’s Christmas Markets again.

The picturesque square - overlooked by Town Hall Santa - is right at the heart of the Yuletide event and is always the biggest and busiest area.

We’ve rounded up a list of the traders who’ll be plying their wares there this year.

From where to fill up your mug with gluhwein to where to buy dragon eggs (yes really - well, sort of...), you’ll find the answer below.

Over the coming days we’ll also be revealing the stalls that will be pitching up in Brazennose Street, King Street, St Ann’s Square, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, Market Street, Cathedral Gardens and the Corn Exchange.

The markets open on Saturday November 14 and run until Monday December 21.

Food and drink to enjoy there

Bavarian Beer Wine & Food: Gluhwein and feuerzangenbowle (that’s mulled wine served with a flaming, rum-soaked sugar loaf to you and me)

Mango Rays: Christmas punches, mulled wine, coffees and prosecco co*cktails

De Creperie: Mini pancakes, waffles and soft drinks

Little Spain: Paella, chorizo rolls, cava, Spanish beer and wine, and soft drinks

Flammkuchen: Flammkuchen (a pizza-like Alsatian dish sometimes known as a tarte flambée) and feuerzangenbowle

Star Bakery GMBH: Bavarian strudels, gluhwein (also available with liqueur shots or as non-alcoholic) and warm fruit punch

Porkys Of Yarm (The Pig & Barrel): Pork rolls, Hydes beers, locally-produced microbrewery cider, English wines, mulled wine, hot cider, tea, coffee and soft drinks

Clowbecks: Cumberland sausage torpedos, bubble and squeak, navy mushrooms, tatties, tatty ash, black peas, mulled wine, locally-brewed lager and soft drinks

Manke Markets: Gluhwein (also available with liqueur shots or as non-alcoholic) and hot chocolate

Lakeland Picnic Company: Homemade beef burgers and sausages with bread, regional cheeses and chutneys, plus soft drinks

The Pancake House: Sweet and savoury pancakes and soft drinks

Bavarian Swing Grill: Bratwurst, schnitzel, German hamburgers and big pan potatoes

Delicacies from Luxembourg: Potato pancakes, goulash soup, pretzels and gluhwein

Food and drink to take home

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Gingerbread House Confections: Handmade chocolates, truffles, marzipans, Belgian chocolate santas, houses and other figures, handmade chocolate cakes and gateaux and gingerbread houses

Eat Liquorice: Homemade liquorice

Orchard Pigs: Pies, sausage rolls, pasties, dragon eggs (that’s a Welsh Scotch egg, sorry to disappoint...), gravied pies, artisan breads and cakes

Eco Express Limited: French cheeses, farmhouse pates and wine

Homa: Baklava

Gros und Einzelhandel Sonderposten: Pickles, gherkins, sausage and horseradish plus German chocolate, Christmas cake, gingerbread and Christmas decorations

Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese: Cheese

Little Fairy House in the Dairy: Organic, homemade jams, compotes, preserves, jellies, honey, chutneys and liqueurs plus teas, teapots and tea gift sets

Celtic Spirit Co: Welsh whiskey, spirits and liqueurs

Romlene Primeur: Charcuterie, sausage, pates, gift hampers, garlic, cider and fish soup

Friendly Food and Drink/Cumbrian Delights: Jams, chutneys, spices, sauces and cheese biscuits

Edible Eastside / Great North Pie Co: Pies

Johnson’s Toffees: Toffees and fudges

N & P Events: Italian biscuits, cakes and gluten free treats

Clothes, jewellery and accessories

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Oskar Amber: Polish Baltic amber jewellery and amber decorated glassware

Mollie Brown: Handmade tops, dresses, bags, belts, skirts, purses, scarves, headbands, hats, gloves and fabric jewellery

Arts, crafts and gifts

Executive Lizards: Soft toys, sand lizards, animal puppets, handmade sock monkeys and cloth dolls, animal keyrings, animal alphabet shapes and pencil pens

Urban Colours: Original acrylic paintings, limited edition giclee prints, framed and mounted prints and own artwork printed cushions

ISU Pots: Irish-themed goods, souvenirs, Christmas ornaments, silver jewellery, sheepskin rugs, gothic and fantasy figurines, Celtic-themed jewellery and ceramics

Marketer: Glass and straw Christmas tree decorations and giftware

Ian Chadwick Glass Art: Glass homeware and jewellery

Snugglebottle: Herbal heatpacks

Terrasa: Christmas decorations made from recycled wood, plus decorative hot water bottles and fluffy toys

Interlude Ceramics: Pottery mugs, bowls, cups, vases and kitchenware

AS Toys: Puppets

Names In Frames: Names in frames and meaning of names, wooden letters, letter postcards, fridge magnets, plaques, coasters and felt hearts

Popsters: Pop record clocks and coasters

The Old Laundrette: Textiles, ceramics, jewellery and bags

B2SEE: Decorations, ceramics, sound animals, lampshades, woollen lightchains and keyrings

Winbridge: Wooden games

Transilvanian Art: Glassware and glass art

Artesania: Ceramic money boxes and mugs, real insects in resin, worry dolls, candle holders and handmade musical instruments

Dinky Art Bonsai: Bonsai trees and accessories

The Market On The Fringe: Candle holders, wind chimes, mobiles, wooden sculptures, metal sculptures and leather wallets & purses. Glasswork ornaments, framed mirrors, bespoke silver jewellery and silversmith services

Jardin de France: Specialist nut crackers and secateurs

Lapponia by JM Production: Reindeer skins and clothes, wild animal soft toys and traditional Lapponia slippers and scarves

Pure Indulgence: Aromatherapy, bath products and soap

Drydock Driftwood: Ornaments, clocks and other gifts made from driftwood

Dinky Clothing: Handmade fabric cushions, children’s and babies’ hats, screen-printed baby grows, snugglers and booties

Runkels Crafts: Handmade wooden crafts, decorations, toys, pen holders, sculptures, chopping boards, mobiles, tealights and jigsaws

Hidebound: Leather drinking vessels, bowls and flower vases

Pinoccio Holz-Und Blechspielzeuge: Recycled tin toys and aluminium statues

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FAQs

What are the coconut macaroons at Manchester Christmas markets? ›

Neve: Coconut Macaroons & Kaiserschmarren

These bite-sized coconut sweets are perfectly baked on-site and come in three flavours: original, chocolate chip, and rum & raisin. Costing only £2 a macaroon, they also won't break the bank, which can't always be said for the other stalls.

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Is Manchester Christmas Market worth visiting? ›

The market used to be a joy to visit, a great starter to Christmas. This year it's over run with food outlets and apart from the odd quality vendor, duplications of cheap sweets and basic tat, with a good smattering of charity chuggers!

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What food is at Manchester Christmas Markets? ›

Warm up with authentic crepes, gourmet hotdogs, hot chocolate, and much more. The Manchester Christmas Markets 2023 will run from Friday 10th November until Thursday 21st December. Food and drink stalls across all the Christmas market locations open at 11 am and close at 9 pm every day, Monday to Sunday.

Which station for Manchester Christmas Market? ›

The Market stalls are all in central Manchester, so any of the three main stations (Piccadilly, Victoria or Oxford Road) will drop you off relatively close, wherever you have travelled from. All three have good Metrolink services that will take you around the city.

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What are the 2 types of macaroons? ›

One of the main differences between French and Italian macarons is the method of preparation. French macarons are made by mixing the almond flour and powdered sugar with whipped egg whites, while Italian macarons are made by heating the sugar and egg whites together before adding in the almond flour.

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Why are macaroons so expensive? ›

Macarons are typically more expensive than other baked goods due to their labor-intensive preparation, high-quality ingredients, and delicate nature. How long do macarons last? Macarons typically last for 2-3 days at room temperature, or up to a week in the refrigerator.

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Are there toilets at Manchester Christmas markets? ›

The toilet can be accessed through a radar key. The public toilets on Mount Street also offer a fully accessible toilet and changing facilities, including an adult-weighted change bed, a shower and toilet, and an adult-weighted track hoist.

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Where is the most famous Christmas market? ›

The Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, is one of the most famous Christmas markets in the world. Christmas markets date to the Late Middle Ages in the German-speaking part of Europe and in many parts of the former Holy Roman Empire, which included many eastern regions of modern France.

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How much is a hot chocolate at Manchester Christmas Market? ›

Krombacher lager £6.50, Yon Lager £6, black beer £6, wheat beer £6.50, Sheppy's cider £5.50, mulled wine £5.50, hot chocolate £3.50, hot chocolate with a shot £5.50. Mulled gin £6.50, mulled cider £6, boozy hot chocolate £6, draught lagers from £5.40 to £5.70 for pints, Christmas co*cktails £11, prosecco £5.20.

How much is a pint at Manchester Christmas Markets? ›

The average price of a pint of lager across the Christmas Markets in Manchester this year is £6, with the most expensive we saw priced at £6.50. But if you head to the right location, you can get it for a lot less than that.

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What co*cktails are served at Manchester Christmas markets? ›

The Manchester Gin Bar has sparkling Christmas co*cktails like a Cranberry Fizz with prosecco and raspberry, and a whole menu of spritzes (because Aperol isn't just for summer). Other flavours here include Parma Violet, blood orange, and plum vanilla.

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Are Manchester Christmas markets too busy? ›

They are simply too busy to be enjoyed. It's estimated nine million people visit the Manchester Christmas markets each year, and a recent analysis of the number of hashtags on Instagram has seen them crowned as “the most Instagram-worthy markets in Europe.”

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Do you have to pay entry for Manchester Christmas Market? ›

Fortunately, though, you do not need tickets to access any of the Manchester Christmas market stall locations, including the Winter Gardens. However, if you want to visit the ice skating rink in Cathedral Gardens, you will need to purchase a ticket. You can book tickets either at the ticket booth or online in advance.

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How long are Manchester Christmas markets on till? ›

Celebrating their 25th year of featuring in the city, the festive event set an incredible display of cheerful lights and Alpine huts across Manchester. Manchester Christmas Markets took place from Friday, November 10th until December 21st, 2023. Book With Us For Christmas!

What are coconut macaroons made of? ›

Mix coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a large bowl. Stir in egg whites (not whipped) and almond extract until well blended. Drop by tablespoonful onto greased and floured cookie sheets. Bake 325F for 20 minutes or until edges of cookies are golden brown.

What's the difference between macaroons and coconut macaroons? ›

Macaroons are larger, denser and chewier that macarons, and definitely easier to make. Coconut macaroons are flavored with sugar and vanilla, but their main flavor is the coconut itself.

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What is the history of coconut macaroons? ›

The coconut macaroon was first discovered in the 1890s by a French company that added shredded coconut to the macaroon to help the macaroon from spoiling during long shipping processes. The same issue happened in the US, too, when a North American baker received a shipment of coconuts from a Cuban businessman.

What do coconut macaroons taste like? ›

Coconut macaroons have a rich, buttery coconut flavor and a chewy texture. They are very sweet and are often dipped in chocolate. Sometimes macaroons are colored pink, red, or green for holidays, but they do not contain other flavors.

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