Visiting a Christmas market in York gives you the opportunity to buy locally and support local crafters, makers and small businesses. Christmas markets are also great places to pick up unique gifts for your family and friends.
You can enjoy the Christmas lights, festive music and treat yourself to a hot chocolate whilst you browse for Christmas gifts.
We listed all the Christmas markets and local fairs we could find in York. Let us know if you hear or visit any others, and we can add them to our list. We’ve even included a handy map, so you can find the nearest Christmas market to you in York!
16th November – 22nd December 2023
The festive alpine chalets will return to line Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square for this year’s York Christmas Market, creating a Christmas wonderland of local traders and artisan products. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the Christmas lights in York, sip on a hot chocolate and buy a few Christmas gifts for friends and family.
Exclusive Offer for York Residents – all of the market traders at York Christmas Market are excited to extend an exclusive 10% discount. Simply present your valid York Card or identity card with proof of a York address.
Find out more details here.
16 November – 17 December 2023, 10am – 4.30pm
Made in Yorkshire has become a popular featured attraction within the Christmas shopping period as one of the key destinations in the heart of York for discerning Christmas shoppers. This beautiful historic venue will be transformed into a beautifully decorated Christmas fair, with festive displays and illuminations. Made in Yorkshire welcomes visitors to discover some unique Christmas gifts from some of the regions most talented designer makers.
📍 The Guildhall, off Coney Street (behind the Mansion House), York, YO1 9QN.
🎁 Find out more information here.
Wednesday 13th December 2023, 7pm
📍 St Lawrence Parish Church, Lawrence Street, York YO10 3WP
Thursday 14th December 2023, 2 – 3.45pm
📍 Main Street, Sutton upon Derwent, YO41 4BN.
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th December 2023, 10.30am – 4pm
Enjoy a relaxed Christmas shopping experience at Sutton Bank! 10% off a £30 spend, tastings, music and more. Seasonal treats in the tea room and special offers in Sutton Bank Bikes.
Free entry. Drop-in, no booking required. Dogs welcome, wheelchair accessible
🎁 More information can be found here.
📍 Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Cragg House Sutton Bank, Sutton-Under-Whitestonecliffe YO7 2EH
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th December 2023, 12 – 4pm
Finish off your Christmas shopping at our Festive Makers Market. Discover a curated selection of handcrafted, sustainable, and locally-made goods. Support small businesses and find one-of-a-kind treasures! You’ll see: Mimi by Amelia, Kims Clay, Wistoragic Designs, Charis Raine Studios, and SoCuteCompany on Saturday, and Mindful Mandala, Olive and Mabel, Capella Harmony, Metallic Deceivers, Kyra, Agnes Wares on Sunday.
📍 SPARK*York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York
Saturday 16th December 2023, 12 – 4pm
📍 Heworth ARLFC, Elmpark Way, York YO31 1DX
Saturday 16th December 2023, 11.30am – 8pm
Latin Food – Art – Prints and crafts – Coffee & treats – Dance -Live music – Gifts. Free entry!
📍 Spurriergate Centre, Spurriergate, York
Sunday 17th December 2023, 11am – 2pm
📍 The Green Tree pub, Beckfield Lane, YO26 5PJ
Get in touch HERE if you know of any Christmas markets, fairs or shopping events in York that we don’t have listed here.
🎄 We hope you enjoy visiting a Christmas market in York this year 🎄