Have yourself a Campfield Christmas @CastlefieldMrkt

Campfield Market Hall is a lovely old building at the best of times, and at the moment its wonderful 19th century iron and glass structure hosts what is billed as a Victorian Christmas Market. 

I would dispute the Victorian label on several grounds,  but it is definitely vintage and rather lovely, much more peaceful and relaxed than the outdoor Christmas markets. You can chill with a cocktail, a cider or a cuppa, try some Vietnamese street food and other cuisines, peruse plants and crockery, books and tastefully upcycled creations. Music and dancing too- the only way to do your Christmas shopping! 

It's the first year the market has been held here and it's already one of my favourite festive spots. Open daily from 10.00 to 8.00 until Wednesday 18th December in Campfield Arcade, corner of Deansgate and Liverpool Rd (same arcade as the Spanish Institute and Dimitri's), 2 mins walk from Deansgate-Castlefield Metro stop.