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York has a very special independent retail and hospitality sector and Make It York is responsible for city centre management and the development of key areas of high public footfall, such as Shambles Market, which offers significant additional opportunities for development and expansion.
Our Christmas Market is regularly cited as one of the best in the UK, and we continue to develop and innovate a calendar of events for the city to ensure that we offer an inclusive and accessible range of events that inspire and excite diverse audiences all year round.
Shambles Market
Shambles Market is a historic and vibrant market and is home to York’s largest group of independent traders. With more than 70 stalls, the market is a one-stop shop for all your shopping needs including quality gifts, fresh flowers, and much more.
St Nicholas Fair
St Nicholas Fair has been a staple of York’s Christmas offering since 1992. The famous alpine chalets line Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square creating a festive wonderland, with an array of local traders and artisan products.
Latest Market News
St Nicholas Fair to return for 30th Anniversary
After a hugely successful St Nicholas Fair in 2021, Make Read More
Shambles Market wins ‘Best Outdoor Market’ Award
York’s Shambles Market has won the ‘Best Outdoor Market’ category Read More
Make It York appoints new Market Manager to lead on plans to revitalise Shambles Market
A new Shambles Market Manager has this week been appointed by Read More
Plans announced for York Christmas Festival 2021
St Nicholas Fair set to return to York’s city centre from 18th November to 23rd December Read More
First Bus York Partner with Make It York on plans to Reinvigorate Shambles Market
A new partnership between First Bus York and Make It Read More
Local trader Millie Thomas crowned as winner at York’s Young Traders Market Competition
This week (29th June) fourteen young creative entrepreneurs set up their stalls on Shambles Market for the Read More
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