Christmas brings glad tidings to York from 16 November until 23 December. The city is transformed into a wonderland of glittering lights and Christmas music while the city’s markets are filled with stalls selling Christmas gifts and seasonal treats. Can you imagine the Shambles Markets and Parliament Square lined with wooden, alpine style chalets all beautifully decorated for Christmas? York’s Christmas Market festivities include live music, choirs and speciality markets at weekends leading up to the big day.

York’s Christmas Market festivities include live music, choirs and speciality markets at weekends throughout December.

Ever popular, Thor’s magical Tipi bar opens a new venue at York Museum Gardens, in addition to its usual location at the Principal York Hotel (adjacent to York Railway Station). Let’s take a look at other attractions around York Christmas Markets: It is a special time to visit York Minster for the Christmas Tree Festival, Carols or an Advent concert. Then there’s great seasonal entertainment at the city’s theatres. How about a Christmas Pantomime?

York Caravan Park is open until 5 January, so you can now enjoy the entire Christmas and New Year season just 2 miles from York City Centre. A regular bus from the caravan park entrance takes you to most parts of the city with a late evening service returning to the park. So there’s no need to worry about traffic, parking or treating yourself to another mulled wine…Happy Christmas!

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