Make the most of Manchester’s Christmas season with our guide to festive events, holiday markets, light displays, and winter activities.
This time of year, start to make their striking comeback, and although they tend to be lovely and festive, there's one in particular that does that little bit more. Lightwaves Salford has returned for the 12th year wit...
Manchester City Council has confirmed that the magical Christmas Parade will be making a return for the festive season once more . Now in its fourth year, the annual parade has been a festive favourite with Mancunians a...
One of the most exciting things about Christmas is the sense of tradition - the cosy rituals we perform in preparation year in, year out, that are almost as special as the day itself. And what could be more of an iconic...
December is most definitely the time to be thinking about getting your in, and whether you opt for fake or real, everyone loves two things: supporting local and the smell of fresh pine. One spot that's perfect for thos...
This time of year, we're particularly giddy about finding cosy spots for a , festivities and all. One such spot near Manchester is Castleton in the , dwarfed by the beautiful and wrapped in the scenic Hope Valley. C...
Imagine stepping into a city where the crisp winter air is filled with the rich aromas of spiced mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and freshly baked gingerbread. Streets are aglow with twinkling fairy lights, and the joyf...
This city is home to one of Europe’s oldest , dating back to 1570, which is why it is widely promoted as “The Capital of Christmas” and a magical choice for festive getaways from Its historic half-timbered streets, hu...
are one of Europe's most magical winter traditions – and in recent years, they've also become huge social media sensations. From grand city centre spectacles to fairy tale old towns glittering under thousands of lights...
Coca-Cola has announced the return of its iconic Christmas Truck Tour for its 15th year in the UK, and it will be visiting 15 locations, including Greater Manchester, to encourage people to 'Refresh Your Holidays'. A si...
'Tis the season for , but it doesn't have to be hectic when getting your gifts this year. If you'd rather leisurely peruse stalls brimming with unique gifts all under one magnificent roof than sprint in and out of shops...