Markets and Fayres
York's festive markets programme is a must for Christmas shoppers, offering everything from gifts from far-flung places to the very best in local produce.YORK'S FESTIVE FAYRE at PARLIAMENT STREET (3-18 DECEMBER)
York's Festive Fayre 3 - 18 December brings a sweep of Christmas traditions with music and decorated wooden huts. There's even a festive inn serving glasses of delicious winter Pimms.
Christmas Market at York Designer Outlet (26 NOV- 1 JAN)
Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland Christmas market features beautifully styled traditional wooden chalets offering everything from handmade gifts to festive food. Open daily from 26th November, located outside the South entrance."Made in Yorkshire" craft market (1 -18 DECEMBER)
For regional gifts, the ‘Made In Yorkshire' craft market, 1-18 December on St Sampson's Square and Parliament Street, is not to be missed. Showcasing beautiful ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, glass, textiles, paintings and pottery, all made by local craftspeople, it's the place to go for those extra special and unique Christmas gifts.
SEE MORE OF "MADE IN YORKSHIRE" ON PARLIAMENT STREET
SEE MORE OF "MADE IN YORKSHIRE" ON ST SAMPSON'S SQUARE & THE GUILDHALL
Festive Farmers MarkeT (21 DECEMBER)
For a final chance to stock up the larder in time for Christmas, visit York's Festive Farmers' Market on 21 December, specialising in the very best of the region's food produce.
Indulge in venison, ostrich, organic lamb burgers, cheeses, home-grown organic vegatables and delicious Yorkshire Punch - all the ingredients for a festive feast!
Christmas Craft and Produce Market at Castle Howard (28-29 Nov & 5-6dec)
If, after all this, your appetite for shopping is still not satisfied, venture out-of-town to Castle Howard for the Christmas Craft and Produce Market on 28th- 29th November & 5th- 6th December.
Artsmix Contemporary Art MarkeT AT CASTLE HOWARd (27 NOVEMBER)
Shop and browse a unique mix of up-and-coming Yorkshire-based designers and artisans selling high quality ceramics, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, paintings and fashions in the Stable Courtyard at Castle Howard. The market which is organised in conjunction with the Leeds-based Artsmix enterprise (www.artsmix.co.uk) is open 10.00am until 4.00pm with free admission.
Santa & His Reindeer Visit Monks Cross (4 december)
In addition to the shopping centre's usual offer, you'll find visiting traders selling an array of crafts and gifts during this festive market from 4th December.
York Does Vintage
York Does Vintage' is a truly fantastic and lively vintage event like no other. Nestled within the charming 14th century St William's college which has an abundance of beams and hanging portraits you can find vintage goodies and bargains, alongside a bustling vintage tearoom, live music, bunting workshop, clothes swap, hair & beauty girls, nail and mini massage parlor and much more varying from event to event.
