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Manchester Christmas Markets 2024: Cheap places to park
by Miranda Pell · Manchester Evening NewsManchester Christmas Markets will return to the city centre on 8 November for its 26th year running.
As Manchester city centre is transformed into what looks and feels like a Christmas film set, you will undoubtedly be planning a trip.
Christmas is a popular time for Mancunians so the city centre can get very busy! It is good to plan your journey beforehand to avoid any travel stresses.
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You can get to Manchester City Centre by public transport or car. You can hop on a tram, a bus or jump in your car.
Manchester Christmas Markets is split up across nine locations: King Street West, St Ann’s Square, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Square, Corn Exchange, Cathedral Gardens, Market Street, and Piccadilly Gardens.
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The Manchester Christmas Markets main location is in Piccadilly Gardens, which is transformed into "Winter Gardens".
The cheapest option near Piccadilly Gardens is the NCP Chorlton Street, but if you are happy to have a bit of a walk then the Dantzic Street car park is the cheapest at £3.50 for two hours.
Manchester also has a park and ride service which you can use for travelling to and from the Christmas Markets this year.
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Here are the best places to park for different locations and their pricings.
Car parking near Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester Piccadilly Plaza (NCP)
Piccadilly Plaza, New York Street, Manchester, M1 4AJ
This car park is the closest to Manchester Christmas Markets main hub Winter Gardens.
- Open 6am - 11pm daily
- 1 hour: £3.95
- 1 - 2 hours: £7.90
- 2 - 3 hours: £11.85
- Max height - 2.10m
Manchester Chorlton Street (NCP)
Chorlton Street, Manchester, M1 3FY
This car park is also very close to Piccadilly Gardens.
- Open 24/7
- 1 hour: £2.95
- 1 - 2 hours: £5.90
- 2 - 3 hours: £8.85
- Max height: 1.93m
CitiPark Dale Street
75 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 2HG
- 3 minute walk from Piccadilly
- Open 24/7
- Up to 1 hour - £4
- Up to 2 hours - £7
- Up to 3 hours - £9
Euro Car Parks
Aytoun Street, Manchester, M1 3DG
£5.50 for two hours
7 minute walk away from Piccadilly Gardens
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Car parking near St Ann’s Square and Exchange Square
St Ann's Square - King Street West
45 King Street West, Manchester, M3 2WY
£11.20 for two hours
Marks and Spencer
7 Market Street, Manchester, M1 1WT
£6.00 for two hours
Deansgate North Q-Park
2 Chapel Street, Manchester, M3 7WJ
£5.80 for two hours
Dantzic Street Total Car Parks Ltd
8 Dantzic Street, Manchester, M4 2AD
£3.50 for two hours
See the Manchester City Council website for more information about parking near the Christmas Markets.