We are closely monitoring the developments of Storm Darragh, with current forecasts suggesting strong north to north-westerly gusts of up to 55-57mph and heavy rain expected from early afternoon on Saturday 7 December.
As part of our event safety contingency plans, York Christmas Market will close if wind gusts reach or exceed 40mph. We will be monitoring wind levels on-site throughout the morning and afternoon to assess their local impact. Should wind speeds approach 40mph, York Christmas Market will be closed until 12pm on Sunday 8 December, subject to weather conditions being appropriate for reopening.
The decision to close the market will be made by Make It York and communicated immediately. Please keep an eye on our official channels for further updates.
The safety of our visitors, traders and staff is our top priority, and we are sorry for any disappointment caused.
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PRESS RELEASE: 6 December 2024
About Make It York
Make It York’s purpose is to develop and promote the city and its surroundings – nationally and internationally – as a vibrant and attractive place to live, visit, study, work and do business. Its mission is to grow the economic prosperity and wider wellbeing of York and its citizens. In practice, this means delivering a range of projects and programmes based around our corporate strategic priorities. These are, city positioning and profile-raising, ensuring an exciting city centre, and delivering the city’s ground-breaking cultural strategy. MakeItYork.com
About Visit York
Visit York is a part of Make It York and is the leisure tourism brand. Under the brand Visit York, Make It York’s aim is to market York as a must-see world-class destination to the leisure and business visitor and ensure investment to develop the quality of tourism in York. Activity covers all aspects of tourism marketing and PR, including market intelligence, as well as providing business support through the membership programme. Visit York operate the Visit York Pass, York’s city-sightseeing card, and run the Visitor Information Centre. VisitYork.org
