October has been and gone, Halloween is over and the half term break has come to an end. These shifts signify one thing: the start of the festive season.
Manchester’s own markets will open next week, with over 200 stalls spread out across the city. It’s handy having them on our doorstep, but sometimes you can’t beat the charm of a market abroad.Countries such as Germany, France and Austria are well-known for their markets with Cologne and Strasbourg being the most popular. Yet trips here can be expensive, but luckily there’s plenty of other affordable options which can be just as magical.
A glass of mulled wine at Wroclaw’s markets usually costs around 15 Polish Zloty, approximately £3.10, and a sausage comes in at around 20 Zloty, roughly £3.90. Even away from the markets, a pint in Wroclaw will set you back 14 Zloty, around £2.70. The Rynek is particularly beautiful and looks like a scene from a fairytale with colourful buildings dotted along the edge of the square. At night it's transformed with twinkling fair lights which adorn the various wooden stalls.