With just one month ‘til Christmas, it’s officially that time of year where we’re supposed to be singing along to Mariah Carey, sipping mulled wine, decorating the tree and eating our body weight in mince pies…right?

If you’re not feeling Christmassy just yet, a trip to the Christmas Markets might just be the trick that will change your mood from Bah-Humbug to full of festive cheer. 

From karaoke cable cars in Liverpool and wreath making workshops in Altrincham, to roasting chestnuts in Chester and sampling international cuisines in Manchester, read on for our selection of the best Christmas Markets in the North West.

Manchester Christmas Markets

8 November - 21 December

Albert Square and other areas around Manchester

Named as the third best Christmas market in Europe, Manchester Christmas Markets has over 300 beautifully festooned stalls offering handcrafted Yuletide gifts and a varied selection of mouth-watering international food and drink, from German bratwurst and Hungarian goulash to Spanish paella or a more traditional hog roast.

Liverpool Christmas Markets

15 November - 23 December

St George's Hall, Liverpool

Mulled wine and other festive tipples will be on the menu throughout Liverpool's Christmas Markets to leave you feeling fuzzy with festive feels. Foodies will be able to indulge in a selection of treats on offer from the Bavarian Grill and Yorkshire Pudding Wrap stall to sweet treats such as waffles and crepes. There's also a ski bar with karaoke cable cars and vintage fairground rides, offering plenty of fun for all the family to enjoy.

Chester Christmas Market

16 November - 22 December

Town Hall Square, Chester

With over 70 traditional wooden chalets lining the streets of Chester, you will find an array of local and regional products including fudge, cheese, clothes, jewellery and unique personalised gifts for your loved ones this year. Surrounding a signature sparkling, Christmas tree adorned in twinkling lights, the market also includes designated mulled wine and gin bars to relax after a long day of Christmas shopping.

Altrincham Twilight Market

26 November - 29 December

Altrincham Market Hall

The ever popular Twilight Market returns to Altrincham Market Hall in late November. Attractions include handcrafted decorations, carol singers, mulled wine, festive food, live music and late night shopping, as as well as a range of Christmas themed workshops, including wreath making. The Market House Kitchens inside the food hall will also be offering special menus designed exclusively for the festive season.

Knutsford Christmas Market

30 November - 1 December

Knutsford Centre

The end of November marks the return of Knutsford's annual Christmas street market. Featuring live entertainment and over 100 traders selling their finest selection festive foods, drinks, crafts and gifts, Knutsford is a great place to start your Christmas shopping!

Frodsham Frost Fair

7 - 8 December

Frodsham Centre

Discover original art, live entertainment, beautiful ceramics, handcrafted items such as toys and clothes, and plenty of personalised perfect gifts for loved ones at Frodsham Frost Fair. With a choice of handmade luxury chocolates, home baked mince pies, festive cakes and Prosecco cocktails, the quaint market town of Frodsham is perfect for getting in the festive spirit.

Macclesfield Christmas Market

24 November & 22 December

Marketplace and Town Hall in Macclesfield

First established in 2010, the Treacle Market is returning once again to the cobbled streets of Macclesfield town centre with a festive twist. Full of seasonal delights from a brass band and church choir, spiced wine, bespoke pottery and vintage finds to home-grown honey and unique flavoured gins, there's lots of festivities to choose from in this historical market town.

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