{"id":10730,"date":"2026-10-26T17:09:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T16:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/?p=10730"},"modified":"2026-10-30T11:51:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T10:51:56","slug":"things-to-do-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/christmas\/things-to-do-manchester\/","title":{"rendered":"15 things to do in Manchester this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero hero--md section--animate\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero__slider slick-slider scale-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slick-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero__img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_1568321053-1728x528.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_1568321053-3456x1056.jpg 2x\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"image-slider__caption\">\u00a9 RootsShoots \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"hero__content container\">\n\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"breadcrumbs breadcrumbs--white fade-in\" data-delay=\"0.1s\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t<ol class=\"breadcrumbs__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"17\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M6.92318 13.8495V11.8111C6.92318 11.2907 7.34811 10.8689 7.87229 10.8689H9.78841C10.0401 10.8689 10.2815 10.9681 10.4595 11.1448C10.6375 11.3215 10.7375 11.5612 10.7375 11.8111V13.8495C10.7359 14.0659 10.8214 14.2739 10.9749 14.4274C11.1284 14.581 11.3374 14.6673 11.5553 14.6673H12.8625C13.4731 14.6689 14.0592 14.4292 14.4914 14.0012C14.9237 13.5732 15.1667 12.992 15.1667 12.3859V6.57856C15.1666 6.08896 14.948 5.62455 14.5697 5.31043L10.1227 1.78456C9.34911 1.16636 8.24074 1.18632 7.49026 1.83197L3.14467 5.31043C2.74849 5.61529 2.5117 6.08107 2.5 6.57856V12.3799C2.5 13.6432 3.53159 14.6673 4.80412 14.6673H6.08153C6.53415 14.6673 6.902 14.3048 6.90528 13.8555L6.92318 13.8495Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHome\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"fade-in\" data-delay=\"0.2s\">15 things to do in Manchester this Christmas<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<svg class=\"animation-path animation-path--static animation-path--top-right\" width=\"652\" height=\"358\" viewBox=\"0 0 652 358\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"opacity: 0.16\">\n\t\t<path d=\"M20 -91.48C58.0029 -6.76915 119.555 69.3341 201.277 113.411C282.968 157.52 385.673 166.355 469.214 125.819C596.476 64.0722 671.734 -95.7025 644.418 -234.494C629.769 -308.941 529.532 -402.13 443.132 -279.481C375.116 -182.914 421.759 -42.0437 473.534 64.1372C525.309 170.286 607.551 258.699 695.965 337.044\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"40\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n\t<\/svg>\n\t<svg class=\"animation-path animation-path--static animation-path--bottom-left\" width=\"812\" height=\"356\" viewBox=\"0 0 812 356\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"opacity: 0.16\">\n\t\t<path d=\"M-221 75.1374C-183.667 37.3041 112.5 -35.363 172.5 92.1381C216.588 185.826 22.5896 277.27 9.5 386.992C-10.5 554.639 144 551.139 212 506.492C326.006 431.639 260.5 222.962 474.5 215.639C626.149 210.449 633 355.638 807.5 386.992\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"40\"\/>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--static\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"grid grid--08\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"section__article-col\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"fade-in\">From magical markets to alpine karaoke, this is your ultimate festive guide to Manchester\u2744\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span class=\"\">Manchester truly comes alive during the festive season. <\/span>Whether you are looking for a magical evening out with the family, a cosy date night, or a lively get-together with friends, the city has something special for everyone.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">From world-class light trails to interactive festive cinema and indulgent sweet treats, you are spoiled for choice this year. 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This November, the city centre returns to its signature wooden chalets and festive cheer to mark the start of Manchester&#8217;s holiday celebrations.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Wander through Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens to browse an incredible array of handmade gifts, artisan jewellery and festive decorations. 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Cheer on the Manchester Christmas Parade\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"info-list info-list--row\">\n\t\t\t<li class=\"info-list__item fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-list__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/themes\/travelodgewp-challenger\/images\/icon-calendar-dark.svg\" alt=\"image description\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t6th December 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-group fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.visitmanchester.com\/event\/manchester-christmas-parade-2026\/70551101\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWEBSITE\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Mark your calendars for Sunday 6th December, because the Manchester Christmas Parade is returning to spread joy through the streets! This heartwarming event is the city&#8217;s special gift to families and visitors, filling the roads with festive floats, dancers and larger-than-life characters.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">It\u2019s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, especially for the little ones. Grab a spot along the route early, bring your Santa hats and get ready to wave to Father Christmas as he makes his grand procession through the city centre.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section__article-col\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3. 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Experience A Christmas Carol at The Lowry\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-group fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.thelowry.com\/whats-on\/a-christmas-carol-n5zf?\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\twebsite\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_lowry\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tINSTAGRAM\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/dir\/\/Lowry,+Pier+8,+The+Quays,+Salford+M50+3AZ\/@51.7537792,-0.9699328,14z\/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x487bae6c05743d3d:0xf82fddd1e49fc0a1!2m2!1d-2.2959907!2d53.4708242!5m1!1e2?entry=ttu&#038;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdirections\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">There is nothing quite like live theatre at Christmas to make the season feel truly special. For a dose of classic holiday storytelling, head to The Lowry for a spectacular performance of <i data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"95\">A Christmas Carol<\/i>. This timeless Dickens tale never fails to deliver all the cosy, nostalgic feels.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Settle into the beautiful theatre in Salford Quays and watch Ebenezer Scrooge\u2019s iconic journey of redemption unfold on stage. 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Decked out in spectacular Christmas lights, towering trees and magical displays, the Trafford Centre turns the often-stressful task of gift-buying into a genuinely festive experience.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18\">Take a break from browsing the massive selection of high street and designer stores by stopping at one of their seasonal pop-ups or enjoying a festive coffee.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"image-card image-card--md fade-in\">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"image-card__img\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2715090761-752x480.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2715090761-1504x1200.jpg 2x\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"image-card__caption article__caption--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u00a9 AS photo family \/ Shutterstock.com\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"fade-in\"><br data-mce-bogus=\"1\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section__article-col\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6. 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Set in a beautiful, twinkling outdoor village, the main bar area is a fantastic place to grab a hot toddy or a spiced cider and mingle with the cheerful winter crowds.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24\">The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming, featuring rustic wooden decor, fairy lights and plenty of heaters to keep the winter chill at bay. 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Explore the illuminated gardens at RHS Bridgewater\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-group fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/gardens\/bridgewater\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\twebsite\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rhsbridgewater\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tinstagram\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/dir\/\/RHS+Garden+Bridgewater,+Occupation+Rd,+Worsley,+Manchester+M28+2LJ\/@51.7537792,-0.9699328,14z\/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x487ba8e6a2b9847b:0x476948edb147b08!2m2!1d-2.39782!2d53.4979297?entry=ttu&#038;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdirections\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"26\">Just a 30 minute drive from the city centre, RHS Glow Bridgewater offers one of the most serene and beautiful winter experiences in the region. During the festive season, the world-class gardens host a magical illuminated trail that highlights the natural beauty of the landscape after dark.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27\">Wandering through the glowing archways and beautifully lit botanical displays provides a peaceful contrast to the bustling city centre. 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You and your friends get your own cosy wooden cabin, complete with festive drink service and your very own karaoke machine.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"36\">Belt out all the classic Christmas hits like Mariah Carey and Wham! at the top of your lungs without a care in the world. 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Glide across the ice at Skate Manchester\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"info-list info-list--row\">\n\t\t\t<li class=\"info-list__item fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-list__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/themes\/travelodgewp-challenger\/images\/icon-calendar-dark.svg\" alt=\"image description\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t6th November 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#8211; 3rd January 2027\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-group fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/skatemanchester.com\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\twebsite\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skatemanchesterice\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tinstagram\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/dir\/\/Cathedral+Gardens,+Corporation+St,+Manchester+M4+3BG\/@51.7537792,-0.9699328,5382m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x487bb1c6563d802b:0x176179d4b736e522!2m2!1d-2.2429805!2d53.4858938?entry=ttu&#038;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdirections\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"38\">Lace up your skates and take to the ice at Skate Manchester, the beautiful seasonal ice rink located in Cathedral Gardens. Covered by a festive canopy, it ensures you can glide away regardless of the unpredictable Manchester winter weather.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"39\">It welcomes skaters of all skill levels, making it a perfect activity for families, couples, or friends. 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Get cosy in The Oast House Christmas Teepee\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-group fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/theoasthouse.uk.com\/teepee\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\twebsite\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theoasthousemcr\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tinstagram\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/dir\/\/The+Oast+House+-+Manchester,+The+Avenue,+Courtyard,+Manchester+M3+3AY\/@51.7537792,-0.9699328,14z\/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x487bb1c32950c7cf:0x5e632e86b24a3812!2m2!1d-2.2510791!2d53.4806272!5m1!1e2?entry=ttu&#038;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdirections\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"41\">A true staple of a Manchester Christmas is ducking into The Oast House\u2019s legendary Christmas Teepee in Spinningfields. The enormous canvas tent is erected each winter, complete with roaring fire pits, rustic wooden benches, lively music and twinkling fairy lights draped from the ceiling.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42\">Snuggle up with a blanket, order a hearty winter dish and sip on mulled wine while listening to live acoustic music in this magical, cabin-like retreat.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DeCqJOyje_7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DeCqJOyje_7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DeCqJOyje_7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by The Oast House Manchester (@theoasthousemcr)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<div class=\"section__article-col\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13. Indulge in a sweet Christmas treat tour\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"44\">Manchester\u2019s independent bakery scene is undisputed, and a DIY festive sweet treat tour is a brilliant way to spend an afternoon. Get started and map out a route hitting up the city&#8217;s absolute best spots. We&#8217;d recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gooeybakery.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gooey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bisousbisous.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bisous Bisous<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/siopshop.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siop Shop<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pollenbakery.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pollen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/halfdozenother.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Half Dozen Other<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lachouquettebakery\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Chouquette<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"45\">At each stop, pick up their seasonal specials, from gingerbread doughnuts and mince pie croissants to rich hot chocolates and spiced delights. It\u2019s a sugary, joyous adventure that supports local businesses while satisfying your holiday sweet tooth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DR6yL2ZjQv6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DR6yL2ZjQv6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; 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Enjoy live music at Katie O&#039;Brien&#039;s Manchester\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-group fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/katieobriensirishtaverns.com\/manchester\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\twebsite\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/katieobriensmcr\/?hl=en\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tinstagram\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/dir\/\/Katie+O&#039;Brien&#039;s+Irish+Tavern+Manchester,+23+Peter+St,+Manchester+M2+5QR\/@51.7537792,-0.9699328,14z\/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x487bb19c83bdf819:0x5907e0220fd078f8!2m2!1d-2.2483193!2d53.4783626!5m1!1e2?entry=ttu&#038;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDIRECTIONS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"47\">For a brilliantly raucous and joyful festive night out, get yourself down to Katie O&#8217;Brien&#8217;s. 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Snap a photo with the Giant Santa in St Peter\u2019s Square\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-group fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/dir\/\/St.+Peter&#039;s+Square,+St+Peter&#039;s+Square,+Manchester+M1+5AN\/@51.7537792,-0.9699328,14z\/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x487bb1c28baf4c47:0x128816f87a31840d!2m2!1d-2.2433634!2d53.4782907!5m1!1e2?entry=ttu&#038;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn--pill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdirections\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M14 6.50001L14 2.50001M14 2.50001H9.99999M14 2.50001L8 8.5M6.66667 2.5H5.2C4.0799 2.5 3.51984 2.5 3.09202 2.71799C2.71569 2.90973 2.40973 3.21569 2.21799 3.59202C2 4.01984 2 4.57989 2 5.7V11.3C2 12.4201 2 12.9802 2.21799 13.408C2.40973 13.7843 2.71569 14.0903 3.09202 14.282C3.51984 14.5 4.07989 14.5 5.2 14.5H10.8C11.9201 14.5 12.4802 14.5 12.908 14.282C13.2843 14.0903 13.5903 13.7843 13.782 13.408C14 12.9802 14 12.4201 14 11.3V9.83333\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"50\">Finish off your festive itinerary by paying a visit to Manchester&#8217;s beloved Giant Santa! 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