Christmas in Manchester

Manchester Christmas Markets parking

Manchester's Christmas markets always bring hundreds of people to the heart of Manchester to sample delicious Christmas food and find some unique Christmas gifts. Located on Albert Square, St. Annes Square, King Street, St Ann's Square, Market Street and other central locations, the vast collection of market stalls is sure to keep you and your family entertained. The Christmas markets are open from early November through to the end of December, and our King Street West, Manchester Central and Salford Stanley Street car parks are all within a short walk. 

Christmas shopping

The centre of Manchester Christmas shopping, the Arndale Centre has everything you need, from high street stores to boutique gifts. Our car parks throughout the city will ensure that you don't have far to travel with your bags after an active day of shopping.

If you’re heading to Deansgate and King Street for its range of luxury shops and House of Fraser department store, our Manchester King Street West is perfect.

Christmas Pantomime

Our Spinningfields car park is perfectly placed for a viewing of Cinderella at the Manchester Opera House, or if you’re heading to see Wicked at Manchester’s Palace Theatre, you’ll be pleased to hear our Manchester Palace car park is next door. Our Chester Street car park is just also just round the corner from the Dancehouse theatre, for those of you with tickets to see Aladdin. 

Christmas events & attractions

Our King Street West and Deansgate car parks are conveniently located for a trip to The Lowry, which will host multiple Christmas events, including Cinderella, Wicked and Sleeping Beauty. 

If music and comedy is more your thing, celebrate Christmas with a live gig from your favourite artist at Manchester Arena. From November to December 2018, the arena is showcasing multiple artists including Jess Glynne, Florence + The Machine, Mumford & Sons and Lily Allen.

Parking for Santa's New Grotto

Santa will be waiting to greet you in his fabulous Manchester Arndale Christmas grotto. Make sure you don't delay in seeing the main man from 21 November until Monday 24 December.

Manchester Ice Village

Manchester Ice Rink welcomes all ages and ability of skaters, whether you're a pro or a first timer, you will be sure to enjoy the experience in this stunning location. The 300sqm of real ice can hold up to 100 skaters.