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
Highland Lodge: Liqueur coffees, tea, hot chocolate, cakes and biscuits, plus mulled English wine, Baileys chocolate cups, mead and soft drinks
Food and drink to take home
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
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
The Two Hatters: Hats, gloves, walking sticks and hip flasks
The Good Bag Co: Jute bags
Ridgeway Leather: Leather bags, purses, hats and wallets
Earth, Rock & Stone: Handmade sterling silver and gemstone pendants, rings and bracelets plus a selection of gemstones and crystals
Junkshop UK Community Interest Company: Recycled and vintage clothing and jewellery
Amazonas: Handcrafted silver, glass, shell, bone and wood jewellery
Helen Odor Jewellery: Glass beads, sterling silver and freshwater pearl jewellery
Swift Current LA: Handmade leather goods, bags, purses and belts
Mosaic: Gemstone jewellery and leather bags, plus belts and scarves
Suay Design: Tungsten, titanium, stainless steel, silver and leather jewellery
Gazpacho Fashion Re(f)used: Handmade recylced wallets, bags and belts
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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