We went to the opening evening last week and it’s just so lovely & Festive.. there’s a little Christmas ‘Village’ next to it too so you can enjoy a refreshment (mulled wine is available as well as hot chocolates) wandering among the trees.
6th January 2022. TIME: 10am – 7pm daily.
The new festival is in a festive marquee by the South Piazza and features over 30 trees decorated by local businesses, schools and charities.
You can VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE HERE
You can also visit the activity marquee to write your own Christmas message on a tag which will be added to a tree at the festival, or inside the cathedral’s East End.
The festival will run daily until 6th January (except Christmas Day) and admission is free although donations are encouraged. No pre-booking required.
More Details on The York Minster Website HERE
Experience Christmas Trail; 4 December 2021 – 6 January 2020. TIME: Daily when the building is open for sight-seeing.
Discover more about the Christmas story by exploring six activity stops hidden around the Minster.
Families can follow a special trail with items to look at, touch, smell and discuss at each point.
Free with admission; collect your family trail from the admission desks. Check website for York Minster’s general opening hours.
DON’T FORGET: York Resident can visit the Minster for FREE all year round. Pre-booking is still required.
