Christmas

PHOTO STORY: York Christmas Market – Festivities return to York today 

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Download high-res images here – photo credit Make It York. Please note: further images will be added after 4pm today to capture the market in the evening. 

The award-winning York Christmas Market returned today, 13 November, with seventy-five alpine chalets lining Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square. With festive garlands and twinkling fairy lights, they transform York into a Christmas wonderland for all to enjoy! Running until 21 December, there is plenty of time to come and join in the festivities in York this festive season.  

Make It York is passionate about supporting local businesses and makers from across the region, and this year over 80% of traders on the Christmas Market are Yorkshire based. All Christmas Market traders will also be offering a 10% discount for York residents who present a valid ID card with a York address.  
For a full list of this year’s traders, visit York Christmas Market Traders List – 2025 | Visit York  

Our online Trader Map allows for individuals to plan their visit to the Christmas Market in advance, making it a more accessible and enjoyable experience for all. In addition to this, the designated Quiet Time, runs daily from 10:30am-12pm, where all music will be switched off, allowing a quieter, more relaxed experience for those who may find the market overwhelming at times.  
The York Christmas Market Accessibility Guide tells you everything you need to know regarding getting around the markets, toilet facilities close by, safety information and more.  

The historic Shambles Market will be open daily, as always, offering exquisite quality gifts, fresh flowers and artisan crafts. Plus, the Shambles Food Court is not to be missed with everything from Yorkshire favourites to global cuisine, there is something to suit everyone’s taste.  

For additional information on all things York this Christmas, to collect guides or one of our Visit York Christmas leaflets, or to buy special gifts or souvenirs, visit our friendly team at the Visit York Visitor Information Centre.

Heading into York this festive season? Skip the parking and hop on the York Park & Ride. With more buses until 21 December, earlier and later too. It’s the simplest way to reach the York Christmas Market, York’s shops and celebrations. Return tickets just £3.90, with free parking and up to three kids travelling free. 

Sarah Loftus, Managing Director of Make It York, said:  
“We are thrilled to kick off the festive season in York with the opening of our amazing Christmas Market today. Visitors can look forward to a range of delicious food and festive treats, perfectly unique gifts and a truly magical atmosphere, bringing so much joy to the city centre during the holidays.”  

Continue your visit to York beyond the Christmas Market with a range of exciting Christmas events taking place across the city! For a full list of festive activities and to see what’s on, visit Christmas Events in York | Visit York 

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PRESS RELEASE: 13 November 2025 

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Meet the Makers: Traders Announced for York Christmas Market 2025   

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With only two weeks to go until the start of the York Christmas Market 2025, the countdown is officially on! Artisan traders from across Yorkshire are putting the finishing touches on their handcrafted gifts, festive flavours and beautifully made creations ready to fill the famous Alpine Chalets lining Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square.   

With a range of new traders for 2025 as well as returning favourites from Christmas past, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the York Christmas Market this year. 

Organised by Make It York, the York Christmas Market shines a spotlight on the very best of the city while celebrating residents’ and visitors’ commitment to supporting local Yorkshire businesses. An impressive 85% of traders come from within the Yorkshire region, with every single food trader (100%) proudly representing Yorkshire.   

Keep reading for a full list of market traders at York Christmas Market this year. 

As with previous years, Make It York are committed to making the Christmas Market as inclusive and accessible as possible. Following on from previous years, our online Traders Map has been published. This is designed to help visitors easily locate their favourite stalls, plan ahead and fully enjoy the festive atmosphere.  

In addition to this, for the second year, Make It York are continuing the partnership with St Sampson’s Centre and City of York Council to deliver a Quiet Oasis during the Christmas Market. St Sampson’s Centre is the perfect venue to provide an accessible space a few meters away from the main market and next to the accessible toilet and Changing Places facilities on Silver Street. Located at Church Street (YO1 8BE), the centre will be open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.  

Public transport remains the easiest and most convenient way to reach the city centre.  

With York Station serving as a major transport hub, and frequent bus services bringing visitors straight into the heart of the city, travelling in and out of the city couldn’t be simpler.   

If you do drive, using the York Park & Ride service is the best way to travel by car. With six convenient sites located around the city, you can relax on board zero-emission buses and let someone else do the driving into the heart of York. Return tickets for adults are £3.90, with 3 children travelling for free, making it an easy and affordable start for your festive day out.  For travelling within the city centre York’s local bus service is the easiest and most efficient way to get around, plan ahead at itravelyork.info.  

York Christmas Market 2025 Traders:  

Food and Drink:  

  • The Gourmet Scotch Egg Co 
  • Northern Brownies 
  • Florian Poirot 
  • Blueberry Hill Preserves 
  • Cryer and Stott Cheesemongers 
  • Sloemotion Distillery 
  • Johnson’s Toffees 
  • Rose Cottage Pantry 
  • The Sawley Kitchen 
  • Sweet Treats by Mil 
  • Raisthorpe Distillery 
  • Charlie & Ivy’s 
  • The Cheshire Cheese Co 
  • Spirit of Yorkshire and Filey Bay Whisky 
  • Casa Mia 
  • Whitby Distillery 
  • Farrah’s of Harrogate 
  • Sommer Aperitif & Sing Gin 
  • MoodyMare Patisserie 
  • The Chilli Jam Man 
  • Cooper King Distillery 
  • Bullion Chocolate 
  • York Gin 
  • Beth Bakes Cakes 
  • Deborah Bakes 
  • The Yorkshire Kitchen 
  • Caroline’s Fudge & Sweets 
  • Brown & Blond Brownies 
  • The Hooting Owl Distillery 
  • Nidhoggr Mead 
  • York Cocoa Works 

Christmas decor:  

  • The Festive House 
  • Nuttys Emporium 
  • Artifactually Glass Ornaments 
  • Paper Starlights 

Gifts: 

  • StavesArt 
  • Keepsakes 
  • Fei’s Crochet 
  • York Lucky Cats 
  • Hand Turned Pens 
  • Hop Skip & Flutter 
  • Socktopus 
  • Luminology 
  • Katherine Sheard Designs 
  • York Terrariums 
  • Blossom Gifts 
  • The Pet Quarter 
  • Villains Rum of York 
  • Hollie Tree Silver & Scents 
  • Printing Stamps London and Yorkshire 
  • The Cat Gallery 
  • Copper & White 
  • The Library of Flowers 
  • The Little Bee Hut 
  • Traditional Wooden Games 
  • Bags and Gladrags 
  • Victoria Prints GB 
  • Rainbownames 
  • Wacky Wax 
  • LUSH 
  • The Twisted Curry Co 
  • Bowbrook Studios 
  • ideaPOT 
  • Avorium 
  • All You Need Is Woof 
  • Nox Of York 
  • Sarah Garbutt Accessories 
  • Just Be Socks 
  • MS Unique Gifts 
  • M.J. Braithwaite Fine Arts 
  • Shea Alchemy 
  • LukeHorton Art 
  • Beyond the Shelf 
  • Colin Williamson Prints 
  • Pop Up Cards York 

Homeware 

  • Marbletree 
  • Rowbert 
  • Wild Wood Gifts 
  • The Yorkshire Candle Company 
  • Jane Gales Art 
  • Made With A Smile 
  • Luna Resin Wood Art 
  • Nick Franklin Art 
  • All Mapped Out 

Lifestyle:  

  • Viking Horns 
  • Celtic Knitwear Company 
  • Redleb Jewellery 
  • The Ambient Company 
  • BLACK YAK 
  • Hemp Well 
  • York City FC 

Street Food: 

  • Tommy’s Pies 
  • Herbies 
  • Wonder 
  • The Yorkshire Barn 
  • Chocolate Circus 
  • Woody’s Van 
  • The Crusty Pie Company 
  • Churros 
  • La Focaccia 
  • The Cut & Craft 
  • Lucia Restaurants 
  • Saint Nicks Frites 
  • Millers Poutine 
  • Shambles Kitchen 
  • Crumbles Desserts 

Our local traders have begun making their goods for the York Christmas Market! For more information on this year’s traders, visit York Christmas Market Traders List – 2025 | Visit York. 

For sneak peeks and previews of what’s coming follow Visit York on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and Threads!  

For full details and events, visit visityork.org/christmas   

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PRESS RELEASE: 30 October 2025  

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The award-winning York Christmas Market returns on 14 November 2024

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The award-winning York Christmas Market will return from 14 November to 22 December 2024. 

The 75 famous alpine chalets will line Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, once again, creating a festive wonderland of local traders and artisan products. To add to the festivities, families, and all visitors alike, can enjoy a ride on the vintage carousel on King’s Square.  

York Christmas Market won the ‘Best Large Speciality Market’ category at the Great British Market Awards, organised by The National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA). We share this alongside Stratford-upon-Avon.   

The York Christmas Market showcases the city at its very best and is a brilliant example of how both residents and visitors support Yorkshire based businesses. With 80% of this year’s traders being Yorkshire based businesses, including street food and the traditional mulled wine options. 

Consideration for environmental sustainability and accessibility is a constant priority every year. 

Sustainable traders were prioritized to ensure a positive environmental and social impact. These traders are committed to ethical practices, using eco-friendly materials, and supporting fair standards. By prioritizing them, we aim to promote a more responsible and conscious market that benefits everyone.  

As per last year, the market will designate a quieter period from 10am to 12pm daily, so visitors can enjoy the atmosphere music-free and with fewer people.

The Virtual Market will return, enabling attendees to plan their visit in advance. Visitors can easily locate the chalets beforehand and map out their route for convenient access. 

Involvement in the Take A Seat Initiative will also allow a rest for those in need. The initiative is all about making the city more accessible to older people who may have reduced mobility but want to get out and about. 

Ensuring safety is always at the forefront with standard measures in place, and this year, this includes being part of the Safe Space Scheme. This is a community of businesses that provide a safe and secure place for women to go to if they feel under threat in any way. 

Other considerations for the market include encouraging visitors to use the online Toilet Map finder when they need to locate a restroom.   

Public transport will always be favoured to travel to the city centre, including York Park & Ride, which has regular services into the city across its six sites.   

Sarah Loftus, Managing Director of Make It York, said: 

“We are thrilled to announce the return of our award-winning Christmas Market! The team works hard to implement numerous measures to ensure a delightful and inclusive experience for all. We are always dedicated to creating a festive environment that everyone can enjoy.” 

For full details and events, visit visityork.org/christmas 

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PRESS RELEASE: 15 August 2024 

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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; 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 

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