As part of the John Rylands medieval season the library is hosting a Christmas craft workshop on Saturday so take the little ones along to make their own seasonal treats, medieval style.
Saturday and Sunday is the Piccadilly Ice Festival. Watch out for polar bears, ice fairies and even Father Christmas appearing in ice. Have a go at ice sculpting, kids and big kids alike.
Visit the Victorian Christmas Market at The Quays. With live music, street entertainers, hand-made gifts, pleanty of food & drink and a traditional carousel.
This weekend there is the Sleigh Ride 4D, Steam Train Rides and Santa's Grotto, all going on.
Visit the shop Goodnight Boutique, on Floor 2 of Afflecks! Full of cute jewellery, cat paintings & Xmas bunting! All handmade! Perfect gifts for the 'person' who you don't have an idea what to get.
Watch the Marsden Silver Prize Brass Band perform Christmas classics in the Pump Yard.
you should definitely try the ice rink and the undercover festive village. Then visit Penelope's for a hot chocolate.
There's a free drumming workshop tomorrow - get out of the cold and get the circulation going...
