Famed across the UK, York Christmas Markets are a celebration of all things festive. Officially called St. Nicholas Fair, it was awarded the Best Large Speciality Market at the Great British Market Awards in 2019. You’ll see our pedestrianised centre come alive with twinkling lights, live music, and the smell of mulled wine floating through the air. In this blog, our York hotel explains what makes our Christmas Markets so special.
Our historic streets create the perfect backdrop
Charming alpine chalets sit beautifully against the medieval town centre. Seeing some of the best preserved medieval streets in the world decorated with holly, tinsel, and lights is an awe-inspiring experience. Wandering away from the main spots of the fair, you’ll see that the rest of York is just as keen in their decorations. Feel your spirit soar as you’re transported to a magical world of nostalgia and Yuletide cheer.
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Finally try a proper Yorkshire pudding wrap
Try the trend taking over the nation. If you’ve not had a Yorkshire pudding wrap yet, you’re missing out. There’s nowhere better to try it than the home of the pud itself, using recipes passed down for generations. With your choice of filling, you can personalise the meal to suit your taste. It’s just like treating yourself to an early Christmas dinner in the most delicious way possible, and there’s no meal more suitable.
Local shops provide unique gifts
Handmade and one of a kind present ideas are plentiful at York Christmas Markets. With a strong focus on promoting Yorkshire businesses and tradespeople, you can be sure to find something that no one else will. No matter your price point, our streets are lined with traders for all budgets. Many items can also be personalised to make them extra special. Be careful, you might catch yourself ditching the list and shopping for yourself instead.
The Shambles means extra Christmas shopping
Looking for a gift for a special someone? Between the markets and the Shambles, you’ll never be short of ideas for anyone in your life. Of course York has the usual array of high street shops, too, but it’s time to get something different. Try Paperesque for stationary, Monk Bar Chocolatiers for sweet tooths, or the Ghost Merchants for spooky souvenirs.
