Manchester Victorian Christmas Markets

Running from 15^th Nov to the 18^th Dec (10am-​8pm), the Victorian Christmas Markets was quite a find and lot more enjoyable than the overly busy and touristy German Christmas Markets in Albert Square.
Tucked in at Campfield market, around the corner from Dimtri’s Greek Taverna — The Victorian Markets are a lot more intimate than others in that there’s more time to browse, the food and drinks stalls are authentic and in a different area to the gifts section and the whole vibe is a lot more chilled out.
There’s gifts for women (jewelry, clothes, cushions, plants etc) stuff for kids and guys — plus stalls selling Christmas novelty gifts to decorate the home over the festive period as well.
What was refreshing at these markets was the fact that the drinks and food were all provided by independents such as the fantastic Meantime brewing for the beer (2 beers on tap and 5 different bottles), an independent cider hut and coffee and cakes where people were taking a load off and enjoying themselves over a leisurely drink in the afternoon. Food ranged from Vietnamese street food, to a Greek kebab hut and one selling waffles and pancakes.
I really hope that this Market continues every year as it definitely had the best vibe of all the ones I’ve been to this year!