Get in the Christmas Spirit with these festive activities around Manchester.
Winter Island
9 November-24 December | Freight Island
Located in the heart of the Depot, Mayfield, Freight Island is well known for its mouth-watering food and live entertainment. But this year, they are bringing out the festive lights and delivering a bucket load of fun, food, and festive treats to keep us going through these long winter months. They are also bringing a jam-packed lineup for live entertainment and a dazzling immersive light and sound show called ‘The Twilight Trail’.
SKATE Manchester
Running until 2 January 2024 | Cathedral Gardens | Book Now
Get in the festive spirit at SKATE Manchester this Winter! Once again, Cathedral Gardens plays host to Manchester’s most popular winter ice-skating rink. Strategically placed under cover, not even the notorious Manchester rain can ruin the fun, so don’t miss out and book your tickets now.
TinselTown
18 November-2 January | The Trafford Centre | Greater Manchester
TinselTown has a little bit of everything. Whether you like ice skating, festive flicks, magical funfairs, delicious food, or live entertainment, you’ll enjoy your time at TinselTown. The Big Wheel is also back at TinselTown this Christmas, so riders can enjoy the perfect lights and sights while soaring 50+ meters in the air.
GLOW 2023
Until 30 December | RHS Garden Bridgewater | Greater Manchester
Let it Glow! Let it Glow! Let it Glow!
Prepare to be amazed by the spectacular light displays as you take an enchanted walk through the RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford. Head down to this unmissable festive spectacle from 15 November to 30 December. You’ll also marvel at the light show by Jago Juggling, tuck into some festive grub at the Bridgewater Cafe, and tick off items from your Christmas shopping list at RHS Bridgewater Garden Centre.
For more information of GLOW 2023 click here.
Visit a Christmas Market
Market Locations
Piccadilly Gardens | St. Anne's Square | Exchange Street | New Cathedral Street | Market Street | Corn Exchange | Cathedral Gardens
This year Manchester is uniquely offering a festive trail through 9 Christmas markets playing host to over 225 stalls. The route will take you from Piccadilly Gardens, up Market Street, all the way to Cathedral Gardens. Get in the festive spirit and head on this special Christmas market stall crawl!