It’s Christmas market time
Where better to indulge in the sights, sounds and smells of the yuletide season but your nearest Christmas Market. With the Yuletide season upon us, the aroma of mulled wine and spices, and the sounds of Christmas songs… we’re ready to fully immerse ourselves into the festive spirit with a visit to a Christmas market. The streets of all the UK’s major cities – and some of the towns and tsbrave the chilly winds and visit one before it’s too late!
The Saint Nicholas Fair
The Saint Nicholas Fair, York. My Christmas market of choice this year is – the Saint Nicholas Fair in York www.visityork.org/whats-on/christmas. It is even better when you let the train take the strain https://www.lner.co.uk
Traditional chalets
The historic streets of York come alive during the winter months. Take a stroll through the vibrant market stalls of the St Nicholas Fair. Peek inside traditional chalets prettily decked-out with fairy lights and just follow your nose.
It makes Christmas shopping very nearly enjoyable
The St Nicholas Fair is at the heart of Christmas shopping in the City of York https://www.visityork.org/whats-on/christmas . Over 100 traditional style chalets are dotted along Parliament Street, St Sampson’s Square, The Judge’s Lodging and Coppergate. A million visitors enjoyed the delights of the Christmas market last year.
A seasonal tradition
Visits to Christmas markets are fast becoming one of the UK’s favourite seasonal traditions. It doesn’t matter where you are in the country, you are never too far away from a Christmas market.
Hurry, only one week left…
York is a Christmas shopping heaven with its eclectic mix of shops and the magical Christmas market. The festive shopping started at St Nicholas Market In mid-November and will continue until December 23rd. The ancient city and the market combine to provide a very Dickensian feel with a hint of Victoriana with the busy market stalls which sell everything – crafts, local produce, and lots of quirky things made in Yorkshire.
York Railway Station
York railway station is a ten minute walk from where it is all happening. This is a really great opportunity to soak up the city’s medieval charm and enjoy the festive flavours that transform York into such a magical place.
Traditional chalets
The St Nicholas Fair is at the heart of Christmas shopping in the City of York https://www.visityork.org/whats-on/christmas . Over 100 traditional style chalets are dotted along Parliament Street, St Sampson’s Square, The Judge’s Lodging and Coppergate. A million visitors enjoyed the delights of the Christmas market last year.
Visits to Christmas markets are fast becoming one of the UK’s favourite seasonal traditions. It doesn’t matter where you are in the country, you are never too far away from a Christmas market.
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York Minster bathed in the light of the setting sun
A good excuse to experience a local hostelry
And of course there are many pubs – many of them boasting their own unique piece of history and local ales and homemade food.