St Nicholas Christmas Fair York
12 November to 21 December 2026
Parliament Street
York Christmas Market brings together the city’s renowned festive shopping, seasonal entertainment and independent traders in its historic surroundings. The Christmas Market is open six days a week, from 10:30am to 7pm, Wednesday to Monday, and closed on Tuesdays for a weekly rest day. While York Christmas Market is closed on Tuesdays for a rest day, the city remains open and welcoming for your festive days out.
See York come alive with Victorian costumed traders, carol singers and the delicious smells of roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate laced with brandy. The Fayre offers a range of markets specialising in gifts, crafts, and the very best in local farm produce. Outside markets move into Parliament Street, St Sampson’s Square and Coppergate.
Parliament Street, St Sampson’s Square and Coppergate will be lined with the eye-catching wooden huts that house a range of traders, each offering up different festive delights.
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See what's on at Barley Hall
(above) The magnificent medieval townhouse, Barley Hall.
Barley Hall will present a special medieval market with craft demonstrations, mulled wine and costumed traders. Its tricky to find! Half way along Stonegate there is a Snickelway (a narrow passageway) leading to Barley Hall.
barleyhall.co.uk
