City of Markets 2011
Uncover something extraordinary at Manchester’s markets...
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Arndale Market
Seven days a week
High Street/ Arndale Centre
Church Street Market
Monday – Saturday
Church Street
Real Food Market
Second and fourth Friday and Saturday of every month
Piccadilly Gardens
Fairly Traded Market
Second and fourth Friday and Saturday of every month
Piccadilly Gardens
Vintage Market
Third Friday and Saturday of every month
Piccadilly Gardens
Fashion Market
Every Saturday
Tib Street
Spring Market
19 May – 5 June
St Ann’s Square, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street
Book and Art Market
17 and 18 June
St Ann’s Square, Exchange Street
Manchester Day Bake-Off
19 June
St Ann’s Square
Italian Market
30 June – 3 July
St Ann’s Square
Summer Arts and Crafts Market
5–14 August
St Ann’s Square
Moroccan Berber Market
1–4 September
St Ann’s Square
Piccadilly Craft and Gift Market
2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 September
Piccadilly Gardens
Feast Market
5–16 October
St Ann’s Square
Christmas Market
17 November – 21 December
Albert Square and various locations
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Fifteen gems, eight locations – one city. Find your gem at Manchester’s Specialist Markets.
Arndale Market High Street/Arndale Centre Seven days a week
Go around the world in 80 foods; find a winning fancy dress outfit; try some locally brewed ales at the micro-bar; check out the latest mobile phones; source the freshest meat from the market butcher; or hook yourself a catch from Manchester’s largest fresh fish and seafood counter.
Church Street Market Church Street Monday – Saturday
A market with bags of history. Shop for your weekly supply of fruit and veg with family-run greengrocers McCalls, which has been trading for over three generations. Or pick up a paperback from Eddy Hopkins’ 40-year-old second-hand bookstall.
Real Food Market Piccadilly Gardens Second and fourth Friday and Saturday of every month
Seventh heaven for foodies, with local farmers and producers selling their lovingly produced, reared or home-grown fare. What’s more, it’s seasonal so there’s always something different to try.
Fairly Traded Market Piccadilly Gardens Second and fourth Friday and Saturday of every month
Sitting alongside the Real Food Market, the Fairly Traded Market is shopping with a conscience. Everything you see is ethically sourced, from bags, purses and jewellery, to scarves, wall-hangings and unusual wood carvings.
Vintage Market Piccadilly Gardens Third Friday and Saturday of every month
1920s glamour and 50s rock and roll, hats and shoes, pinch-waist dresses and sharp suits, plus the best in vintage accessories and trinkets.
Fashion Market Tib Street Every Saturday
Enough to keep rummagers and fashionistas content for hours. The stalls have a selection of quirky, handmade and often ethically sourced pieces from some of Manchester’s best independent designers.
Spring Market St Ann’s Square, Exchange Street and New Cathedral Street 19 May – 5 June
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the finer things in life. Browse charming wooden chalets filled with art, photography, flowers, hand-crafted textiles and unique homewares. Refresh and refuel at one of the many outdoor eateries and keep your ears open for some live entertainment.
Book and Art Market St Ann’s Square, Exchange Street 17 and 18 June
Be among the first to discover talented new writers and artists. Get your hands on original paintings, sculpture and photography; buy from independent publishers and hear from the north west’s leading spoken-word performers.
Manchester Day Bake Off St Ann’s Square 19 June
Pinnies and rolling pins at the ready as St Ann’s Square becomes one large bakery. This market, which coincides with the popular Manchester Day Parade, is dedicated to all things baked. Traders will show off their baking skills with their selections of cakes, cupcakes, biscuits, breads and pastries.
Italian Market St Ann’s Square 30 June – 3 July
Bringing a touch of la dolce vita to Manchester, this romantic little market turns St Ann’s Square into a Sicilian piazza. Think authentic Italian produce: from extra virgin olive oils, syrupy balsamic vinegars and rustic breads, to mouthwatering prosciutti, salamis, cheeses and plenty more.
Summer Arts and Crafts Market St Ann’s Square 5–14 August
Picture this – an explosion of art on the streets of Manchester. Dozens of master artists and craftspeople will be descending on the city to give you the chance to browse and buy original artwork, one-off gifts and exclusive design pieces.
Moroccan Berber Market St Ann’s Square 1–4 September
A treat for your senses and a first for Manchester. Moroccan traders in cultural dress will set up their colourful Berber tents to sell their handmade wares, including ceramics, tagines, grass baskets, traditional lanterns, rugs, spices, slippers and leather goods.
Piccadilly Craft and Gift Market Piccadilly Gardens 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 September
Producers, creators, artists and craftspeople flock to the city to show off their hand-crafted wares. It’s a treasure trove of jewellery, trinkets, fashion, accessories, cosmetics, toys and unique pieces for your home and garden.
Feast Market St Ann’s Square 5–16 October
Leave your packed lunch at home and indulge in an array of mouthwatering delights. Sink your teeth into seasonal farm-fresh produce or sample sizzling international dishes from Latin America, Spain and India. Eat, drink and loosen your belt for seconds.
Christmas Market Albert Square and various locations 17 November – 21 December
A truly magical market that transforms the city into a winter wonderland. Wooden chalets adorned with twinkling lights waft aromas of mulled wine and bratwurst through the streets of the city as traders from around the globe sell a dazzling variety of festive goods.
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MARKET LOCATIONS New Cathedral Street Arndale Market Exchange Street St Ann’s Square Albert Square Church Street Tib Street Piccadilly Gardens