York Christmas Market 2021: A sneak peek at what’s in store for this year’s returning St Nicholas Fair in York

By Liana Jacob
Published 16th Nov 2021, 09:56 BST
Updated 26th Nov 2021, 18:04 BST
York Christmas Market. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)York Christmas Market. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)
York Christmas Market. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)
The York Christmas Market - St Nicholas Fair - is back and bigger than ever.

There is no better way to embrace the festive season than to wander around a Christmas market in Yorkshire while sipping on hot chocolate or mulled wine - and York’s is a firm favourite.

When and where is the York Christmas Market?

The market will run from November 18 to December 23.

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The Hot Chocolate with Baileys stall is being set up in York city centre. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)The Hot Chocolate with Baileys stall is being set up in York city centre. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)
The Hot Chocolate with Baileys stall is being set up in York city centre. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

The opening times are 10am to 6pm Sunday to Thursday and 10am to 8pm Fridays and Saturdays.

It will take place on Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square.

What is on offer at the market?

The very popular St Nicholas Fair offers a Christmas experience for the family with wintry alpine chalets running through the city centre.

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Each stall will be stocked full of one-of-a-kind products from stocking fillers to delicious festive treats.

There will be the hot drink stall where you can enjoy a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate whilst taking a relaxing stroll through the historic Shambles Market.

The market will also include a wide range of local independent products including Yorkshire flat caps to tasty cakes and hand-made trinkets.

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The food stalls provide a cuisine for every taste bud, whether that’s Moroccan wraps, deliciou Thai food or a classic burrito.

You can take a well deserved break from shopping by sitting in the cosy setting of Thor’s Tipi.

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