Visitors to Manchester’s world-beating Christmas Markets are in for a treat this year as the markets launch their first-ever range of festive Winter woollies designed to keep market visitors cosy and warm whatever the weather as they meet up with friends to grab a Gl�hwein or to do their Christmas shopping.
And fans of Manchester’s very own giant Santa are going to love the fun range of woolly jumpers, hats and scarves which place Santa front and centre in a colourful retro design, surrounded by fir trees and Christmas presents tied up with ribbon, with the Town Hall clock tower behind him as the snow falls down on Manchester at night.
With a starring role for Santa on both sleeves of the Christmas jumper as well as the front, along with snowflakes, fir trees, and the words ‘Manchester Christmas Markets’ on the back, the eye-catching sweaters are designed to look good from any angle.
Festive shoppers in need of an extra warm might want to add a woolly hat with its bright red pom-pom and also featuring Manchester’s giant Santa, plus a fabulous winter woolly scarf showing Santa along with a reindeer bedecked with twinkling fairy lights through his antlers, and a frosty snowman to complete their Manchester Christmas Markets ensemble!
The specially produced range of clothing is complemented by a fabulous brightly coloured tote bag with the same matching design – perfect for carrying those all-important Christmas purchases home after a long day at the markets.
The limited-edition Winter woollies range is available exclusively on the Albert Square Christmas Market from the ‘The Manchester Shop’ stall with sizes to fit everyone ranging from XS to 4XL.
Prices are:
Jumpers �45
Hats �20
Scarfs �20
Tote bags �10
The original design concept used on the clothing range comes from the city council’s in-house design studio and follows the same design as this year’s iconic Christmas mugs.
Anyone wanting to get hold of either a woolly jumper, hat, scarf or tote bag is advised to get down to the markets early as when they’re gone, they’re gone!
Councillor Garry Bridges, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “Our iconic Christmas mugs are so popular every year with visitors to our Christmas Markets and our giant Santa loved by so many, that we decided to put the two things together and go one step further this year with our exclusive first-ever range of Manchester Christmas Markets festive woollies.
“They look amazing and are great fun with their brilliant colourful retro design and are sure to be a huge hit with everyone – and one more reason for all our visitors to love Manchester’s legendary Christmas Markets!”
Manchester’s Christmas Markets will open at ten different locations across the city on Friday 6 November and close on Tuesday 22 December, except at Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens which will remain open throughout the festive season until Sunday 3 January 2027.
Christmas in Manchester will also see the Skate Manchester Ice Rink in Cathedral Gardens which opens for Christmas skaters from Friday 6 November until Sunday 3 January, and the Giant Ferris Wheel in Albert Square which will open and close on the same dates.
Families with young children will also want to put a date in their diary for the not-to-be missed magical Manchester Christmas Parade which this year will take place on Sunday 6 December.
For more information about Christmas in Manchester visit manchester.gov.uk/christmas