It’s hard to believe it but there's only a few days left until Christmas - a thought which may fill you with joy or dread depending on how much preparation you’ve got done.
There’s decorations to sort, food to buy and of course, Christmas shopping to be done. If you’re still on the hunt for gifts ahead of the big day, then don’t fret.
It doesn’t have to be a stressful experience, in fact why not make a festive day out of it? Yes Manchester has some excellent shops, but battling the crowds in the Trafford Centre doesn’t feel particularly Christmassy.
Luckily one of the UK’s best cities for Christmas shopping is less than 90 minutes away by train. READ MORE: The luxury hotel in the Lake District that is the perfect winter escape READ MORE: '£5 for a pancake is just unsustainable': The Manchester Christmas Market traders fighting for survival Consumer group Which?