A city where ancient walls surround incredible local businesses, attractions, shops, accommodation and eateries, with exciting events every day and inspiring festivals every month of the year.
Enjoy festive adventures everyday in York with Christmas shopping, sightseeing and seasonal treats across the city. For an easy and affordable way into the city, begin your Christmas visit with York Park & Ride.
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Must See & Do
Shambles Market
📍Shambles Market, York, YO1 8RY🗓️7 days a week, 9am - 5pmShambles Market is your ultimate destination for a diverse range of shopping needs. From exquisite quality gifts and fresh flowers to artisan crafts and stylish h…
York Minster
Discover one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, a masterpiece in stained glass and stone and a sacred space wh…
Shambles Food Court
📍 Shambles Food Court, York, YO1 8RY🗓️ Open 7 days a week, 9am to 5pmDiscover the Shambles Food Court nestled within th…
York Park & Ride
With convenient sites around the city and regular buses into the centre, Park & Ride is a simple, great-value way t…
The Visit York Pass
York In The Palm Of Your HandThe Visit York Pass is an added value sightseeing card giving you the flexibility to visit…
Visit York Visitor Information Centre & Gift Shop
Welcome to York, a city steeped in history, culture, and charm. Before you embark on your exploration, make sure to dro…
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Sailing Daily from the City Centre! Uncover the history of our ancient city from a completely different perspective. Jo…
Itineraries
Christmas in York: Festive Adventures Every Day
York is made for Christmas. Think twinkling medieval streets, festive window displays, in…
Hidden Gems of York
Step off the beaten track and delve deeper into the city’s ancient past to uncover some o…
This is York: Where Stories Come To Life
Two thousand years of history, laid out before you.Stories of Vikings. Of railways. Of ev…
Must See & Do in York
Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the beauty and charm of our amazing city …
72 Hours in York and North York Moors
Discover the best of city, coast and countryside with 72 hours in York and North Yorkshir…
Starring York: Crime & Mystery
York’s historic streets are the perfect setting for mystery and intrigue. Step into the e…
Experiences
Discover North York Moors
Make York your starting point for an unforgettable adventure into the North York Moors National Park. Just a short jour…
York Christmas Market 2026
📅 12 November – 21 December 2026🕥 10.30am – 7pm, Wednesday–Monday🎄 Closed Tuesdays for a weekly rest day📍 Parliament St…
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £29.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Fancy a chippy tea with a view? Of course you do.Combine the best of British tra…
Gin & Chocolate Tasting Tour
York's Chocolate Story
Prices From £40.00
Sip, Savour & Explore!Indulge in a one-of-a-kind evening experience at York’s Chocolate Story, where two of life’s …
York Festivals
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Christmas in York 2026
York Ice Trail 2027
Christmas Tree Festival
York Minster
What's on in York
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Carols by Candlelight with the York Philharmonic …
Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate
Middletons Festive Afternoon Tea
Middletons Hotel
Cooks & Books: Alissa Timoshkina for Lozhka
Topping & Company Booksellers
Yorkshire Bach Choir with Yorkshire Baroque Soloi…
National Centre for Early Music
Our Blog
View all BlogsWhether you’re visiting York for the first time or you’ve lived here all your life, we’ve got something to inspire you.
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