thebestof manchester Gift Ideas Directory

Enjoy a day out with a difference, pick up a truly original Christmas gift, and learn a fun new dance skill at the The Razzle Dazzle Travelling Vintage fair coming to Manchester on the 11th December.

It really doesn’t seem like twelve months since I was wandering through, and wondering at, the delights of Manchester’s Christmas Markets...but it is, and having won the Large Tourism Award in 2010, this year promises to be bigger and better

Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy the Christmas shopping experience without the stress (and expense!) of the Christmas shopping? There is a way, and it's much kinder on the purse strings than getting swept along in the commercial frenzy that the season brings.

Get creative at a Trick or Treat Craft Event, show off your scary side with some ghoulish face painting or board the Ghostly Pirate Ship. Give the neighbours a break this Halloween and bring the whole family along for spooky fun at the Lowry Outlet Mall!

Soak up the festive atmosphere as the city's favourite yuletide event returns this year - the famous Christmas Markets run from 17th November - 21st December so come and enjoy a unique shopping experience!

As our love of all things vintage shows no signs of abating, The Vintage Fair brings its Pick N Mix to Manchester where we can indulge to our hearts content. And what's more, it's weigh and pay so there are real bargains to be had!

Summer wedding coming up? Want something different for your holiday without denting your spending money? Manchester Fashion Network presents its Summer Sample Shop at the Lowry Outlet Mall...for one week only!!

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