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York Christmas Market 2025: Traders List
🎁 York Christmas Market 2025: Traders List🎄
Welcome back to the warmth and cheer of York Christmas Market, returning in 2025 to brighten your festive season!
Wander through the vibrant stalls, each one offering a glimpse into the heart of Yorkshire's local craftsmanship and festive fare. With our trader list below, a first look at our wonderful traders and the unique gifts they bring - whether you want to pick up some local sweet treats, enjoy delicious street food, or get started on your Christmas shopping. Join us for a truly merry experience!
And to add a sprinkle of Christmas magic, we've launched our Trader Map, making it a winter wonderland breeze to locate your favourite stalls! With this merry map in hand, match the numbers to our trader list below and plot your very own festive adventure.
Are you a York resident? York Christmas Market wants to welcome as many residents as possible and all of the traders are offering an exclusive 10% discounts for you. Just present a valid York Card or identity card that proves York residency. If presenting an identity card, this must clearly state 'York' (e.g. driving licence or older person's bus pass).
The Gourmet Scotch Egg Co
Delicious handmade gourmet scotch eggs made in Yorkshire using local ingredients. Enjoy their famous scotch eggs and pork scratchings this festive season.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Northern Brownies
Handmade artisan chocolate brownies baked to a family recipe. Using local ingredients and eco-friendly packaging, these indulgent treats make perfect festive gifts or desserts.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Florian Poirot
Handcrafted macarons and chocolates made with the finest local ingredients. Choose from beautiful boxes of sweet treats created by Master Pâtissier Florian Poirot.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Blueberry Hill Preserves
Artisan chutneys, jams, curds, sauces and waxed cheeses made in Wharfedale. Locally sourced ingredients, traditional quality and a true taste of small-batch Yorkshire produce.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Cryer and Stott Cheesemongers
Award-winning family cheesemongers from Castleford creating Yorkshire artisan cheeses, chutneys and crackers. Ethically produced using local ingredients including Oldroyd’s famous forced rhubarb and Yorkshire salami.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Sloemotion Distillery
Award-winning family cheesemongers from Castleford creating Yorkshire artisan cheeses, chutneys and crackers. Ethically produced using local ingredients including Oldroyd’s famous forced rhubarb and Yorkshire salami.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Johnson’s Toffees
Handmade toffees, fudges and truffles crafted in Yorkshire using Great Grandma’s recipe. Choose from over 30 indulgent flavours, all perfect for gifting this festive season.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Rose Cottage Pantry
Handmade pork pies, sausage rolls, pasties and savoury treats baked fresh on the farm using local ingredients. Traditional Yorkshire favourites perfect for festive feasting.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
The Sawley Kitchen
Award-winning handmade shortbread, vintage biscuits and giant meringues baked near York. Eco-friendly packaging, locally sourced ingredients and festive gift sets from this family-run bakehouse.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Sweet Treats by Mil
Freshly baked brownies, cookies and festive bakes made with love in York. Locally sourced ingredients and eco packaging – the perfect Christmas indulgence.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 7 December 2025
Raisthorpe Distillery
Award-winning Yorkshire gins, vodkas, whiskies and ports handcrafted in the Wolds. Premium local ingredients, eco-friendly production and perfect festive gifts and hampers.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Charlie & Ivy’s
Award-winning dippers, dressings, marinades and mayos made on a Yorkshire farm using cold-pressed rapeseed oil. Delicious, sustainable foodie gifts to share this Christmas.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 7 December 2025
The Cheshire Cheese Co
Luxury handmade waxed cheeses from Cheshire, including innovative flavours and classic varieties. Perfectly paired with chutneys and crackers for the ultimate Christmas cheese gift.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
Spirit of Yorkshire and Filey Bay Whisky
Filey Bay Single Malt Whisky – made in Yorkshire from 100% homegrown barley. Award-winning, sustainable spirits and gift packs from the coast’s first whisky distillery.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Casa Mia
Casa Mia brings authentic Italian delights from Yorkshire’s heart: award-winning Amaretto Biscuits, gluten and dairy free Caprese Cakes, Italian doughnuts, and classic Cannoli with hazelnut, chocolate or pistachio.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 7 December 2025
Whitby Distillery
Coastal spirits from Whitby: award winning London Dry, spiced rums and fruit gins made with sugar kelp and heather. Plastic-free, festive gifts.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Farrah’s of Harrogate
Handcrafted Harrogate Toffee since 1840, packed in recyclable tins. Launching Toffee Vodka Liqueurs with Kettlesing Distilling Co, plus exclusive York Viking Toffee Vodka for the Christmas Market.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 7 December 2025
Sommer Aperitif & Sing Gin
Yorkshire crafted Sommer Aperitif from wonky rhubarb and raspberry, plus grape based Sing Gin with hand crushed botanicals. Enjoy festive hampers and exclusive seasonal flavours.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
MoodyMare Patisserie
Handmade Belgian chocolate treats from York: advent calendars, hot chocolate bombs, bars, gift boxes and Christmas cakes - including free from and vegan options from locally crafted patisserie.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
The Chilli Jam Man
Award winning chilli jams, sauces, oils, rubs, spirits, chocolates and snacks made on the Yorkshire Wolds. Vegan friendly options, tastings on stand and customisable gift sets.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Cooper King Distillery
Self built, crowd funded York distillery making carbon negative gin and net zero energy whisky. 100 percent renewable energy, recycled glass, woodland planting and sustainable, locally made spirits.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 24 November to 7 December 2025
Bullion Chocolate
British bean to bar chocolate from Sheffield using the world’s finest cocoa beans. Award winning single origin bars, drinking chocolate and gifts made by a small craft team.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
York Gin
Independent distillery making multiple award-winning gin - handmade with traditional methods. Try a range of delicious flavours and festive gift packs.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Beth Bakes Cakes
Try “The Beth” – an indulgent 8-layer chocolate fudge cake with silky milk chocolate ganache, handmade in York. Served warm in compostable packaging, with optional whipped cream.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Deborah Bakes
Belgian chocolate brownies and blondies baked fresh daily, including bombs and Yule logs. Vegan, halal, lactose-free and gluten-free options available.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
The Yorkshire Kitchen
Sweet and savoury flavoured butters made with Yorkshire ingredients. Jars and rolls for festive treats or cheeseboards, plus a Reyt Good Yorkshire Christmas Hamper and gift boxes.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Caroline's Fudge & Sweets
Handmade Doncaster fudge using ethically sourced, high-quality ingredients. Enjoy 12 flavours including cinder toffee and chocolate peanut clusters.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Brown & Blond Brownies
Beast-worthy brownies and blondies, handmade in Leeds with real chocolate, butter and free-range eggs. Recyclable packaging, festive flavours, vegan options and low-gluten choices available.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
The Hooting Owl Distillery
Award-winning artisan spirits handcrafted in York: fruit gins, dry gins, rums and vodkas with 19+ accolades, including Great Taste Awards. Gift packs, glassware and merch available.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
Nidhoggr Mead
Nidhoggr Mead Co are a local meadery based in Pocklington, offering a wide range of muti-award winning meads that are bursting with flavour.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November - 21st December 2025
York Cocoa Works
Independent chocolate makers of York: indulge in traditional drinking chocolate, crafted from a special blend of cocoa to be enjoyed however you like it.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November - 21st December 2025
The Festive House
Beautiful handmade wooden and plush decorations, all designed and created sustainably. Add something unique and charming to your festive home.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Nuttys Emporium
Handmade wooden Christmas decorations and Yule log table centres, with personalisation available at the stall. Locally sourced, responsibly made products offering something different from the high street.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Artifactually Glass Ornaments
Exquisite individually mouth blown glass Christmas ornaments in classic, Victorian and novelty styles. Luxuriously gift boxed, sustainable and collectable, made from high quality Czech glass by a UK small business.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Paper Starlights
Handmade, fairly traded paper star lanterns since 1996. Artisan screen printed designs, FSC materials and eco light kits creating a warm festive glow for windows and celebrations.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
StavesArt
Discover hand-drawn maps by Yorkshire artist Ben Staves. Stunning 3D-style illustrations of towns, cities and sporting worlds – the perfect unique Christmas gift for map lovers.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Keepsakes
Hand-painted, personalised Christmas decorations made just for you. Choose your names and create a unique festive keepsake to treasure year after year.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 to 23 November 2025
Fei's Crochet
Handmade crochet flowers, key rings and festive trinkets crafted with high-quality yarn. Eco-friendly, long-lasting gifts that bring colour and creativity to your Christmas.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
York Lucky Cats
Handmade glass cats in 12 birthstone colours, plus cat-themed ornaments and decorations. Locally crafted designs, exclusive to York - perfect festive keepsakes.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
Hand Turned Pens
Beautiful handcrafted writing instruments made from sustainable native and exotic hardwoods. Each eco-friendly pen is presented in a handmade wooden box.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Hop Skip & Flutter
Handmade porcelain and silver jewellery inspired by nature and fairgrounds. Unique, hand-painted designs including carousel animals, royal portraits, and a new festive decoration range.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Socktopus
Explore a huge variety of socks tailored for different ages and interests, from Taylor Swift and Harry Styles fans and paddleboarders to those who love cats, dogs, Shakespeare, Dickens, and even boxing kangaroos.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 7 December 2025
Luminology
Discover unique 3D illusion, magnetic and moon lamps designed in York. LED-powered, low-voltage creations that bring warmth, light and a touch of magic to any home.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Katherine Sheard Designs
Unique homeware and gifts featuring Katherine’s hand-drawn animal artwork. British-made ceramics, textiles and stationery, all eco-friendly and full of personality.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 to 23 November 2025
York Terrariums
Beautiful handmade terrariums crafted in York using recycled glass and local plants. Low-maintenance, sustainable gifts that bring nature indoors this festive season.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
Blossom Gifts
Handmade DIY craft kits, embroidered accessories and eco-friendly fabric goods inspired by York’s culture. Sustainable, creative gifts that celebrate craftsmanship and self-expression.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
The Pet Quarter
Natural, healthy treats and toys for dogs and cats. Carefully selected UK-sourced products, festive hampers and Christmas goodies for the pets you love.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 to 23 November 2025
Villains Rum of York
York-inspired flavoured rums - family-run, sustainable, with exclusive merchandise and collectible tiki mugs. Discover villainously delightful gifts and festive experiences.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 to 23 November 2025
Hollie Tree Silver & Scents
Award winning Sterling Silver jewellery, handpoured candles and wax melts. Discover earrings, mix and match melts, burners and festive gift sets.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Printing Stamps London and Yorkshire
Family run since 1973, making hand crafted bronze metallic printing stamps and wax seals. Unique, gold standard designs for ink, wax and embossing powder, with live demonstrations.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 24 November to 21 December 2025
The Cat Gallery
A purr-fect selection of cat themed gifts: UK handmade Original Lucky Cat, gemstone birthstone cats, exclusive glass cats, York-designed wares, winter accessories, tea towels and Catopoly.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 7 December 2025
Copper & White
Quality handmade hats, snoods and pull through scarves by Clare Morris, alongside exclusive Zelly accessories for York. Coordinating gloves and jewellery from Mira Mira and Gracee Jewellery.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 to 23 November 2025
The Library of Flowers
Hand made real flower jewellery and gifts with stories and symbolism. Eco friendly resin, recycled card gift boxes, and a York and Yorkshire flower collection made on our premises.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
The Little Bee Hut
Beekeeper-made honey, beeswax candles and cosmetically tested skincare crafted with quality UK-sourced ingredients. Eco friendly packaging, handmade crochet items with UKCA where applicable, and affordable gifts from £1 to £40.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 7 December 2025
Traditional Wooden Games
Traditional hand-crafted wooden games for all ages, handmade in Poland with safety certificates. Every purchase supports St Nicks in York and the Marine Conservation Society.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Bags and Gladrags
Quality gifts and accessories from British based companies. Soruka upcycled leather handbags, POM eco friendly scarves, cashmere blends, pashminas, wool wraps, faux fur, gloves, socks and slipper socks.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Victoria Prints GB
Handmade LED Neon signs in durable acrylic with energy efficient LEDs. Pre set designs and custom orders, multiple colours and sizes, hanging kit, remote and free nationwide delivery.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 24 November to 7 December 2025
Rainbownames
The unique Namemark - big enough for a door, thin enough for a bookmark. Handmade in Hull using FSC birch ply and vibrant fabrics. 1,500 names available.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Wacky Wax
Hand dipped and marbled taper candles, Christmas designs and York themed tins. Vegan friendly, recyclable packaging, handmade wax melts and decorative ghost statues inspired by local legends.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 7 December 2025
LUSH
Fresh handmade cosmetics by the inventors of the bath bomb. Vegetarian, ethically sourced ingredients, minimal packaging, cruelty free. Click and collect from Lush Cosmetics York for Christmas shopping.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 to 23 November 2025
The Twisted Curry Co
Curry and marinade spice kits blended in Wetwang using BRC accredited spices. Gluten and sugar free, no additives. Award winning Christmas gift boxes and complementary flavoured rices.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Bowbrook Studios
Family business hand making cold cast bronze and painted sculptures of wildlife, pets, farm and equestrian. Eco conscious processes and a free repair service for lifetime assurance.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 7 December 2025
ideaPOT
Unique gifts blending beauty and function: wood style digital clocks, flip and zoetrope clocks, leaf carving art, flora orbs and ultra thin natural stone jewellery with recyclable packaging.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Avorium
Personalised pastel desk accessories and stationery with FSC paper and vegan materials. On the spot customisation for notebooks, mugs, phone stands, pen pots, folios and gift sets.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
All You Need Is Woof
Handmade dog gifts and accessories from recycled and organic materials, plus hypoallergenic festive treats. Bows, bandanas, jumpers, coats and snoods, with thoughtful gifts for humans too.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 24 November to 7 December 2025
Nox Of York
A Gothic, Rock N’ Roll boutique showcasing sterling silver jewellery from Luna Lux Design and Black Feather Design, plus perfumes, candles and more. Eco-friendly, cruelty-free, recyclable packaging.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
Sarah Garbutt Accessories
Handmade Yorkshire Tweed clothing and accessories inspired by the outdoors: snoods, capes, skirts, hats and cushions. Locally woven tweed, minimal wastage, offcuts crafted into charming animal details.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Just Be Socks
Bamboo, organic cotton and wool-blend socks designed in York and made in the UK. Plastic-free, recycled packaging, charity giving, and festive Christmas collections for all sizes.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
MS Unique Gifts
Exquisitely handcrafted leather journals and accessories, many designed in Yorkshire. Gift sets, writing accessories and vegan-friendly options, with optional laser-engraved personalisation subject to setup and availability.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
M.J. Braithwaite Fine Arts
York prints and paintings by Mark Braithwaite, including glow-under-UV ghostly scenes. Mounted and framed artworks capturing York’s atmosphere, designed, printed and assembled locally on Low Petergate.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 24 November to 7 December 2025
Shea Alchemy
Natural skincare handmade in York with quality ingredients and recyclable packaging. Face, hand and body creams, lip balms and popular Christmas gift boxes for cyclists, walkers and more.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 24 November to 7 December 2025
LukeHorton Art
Fun, upbeat Yorkshire designs using local dialect on prints, mugs, tees and more. FSC papers, compostable sleeves and a festive Christmas collection designed and printed in Yorkshire.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Beyond the Shelf
Unique literary gifts: archival prints, sterling-silver jewellery, enamel pins, totes and cards. Eco-friendly packaging, FSC wood frames and bestselling York “reading ghost” pin.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 to 23 November 2025
Colin Williamson Prints
Framed watercolour prints by Colin Williamson featuring Yorkshire, Lake District and countryside scenes. Handmade eco-friendly frames and matching ceramic coasters crafted in Whitby.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Pop Up Cards York
Original, entertaining and unusual 3D pop-up greeting cards. Browse the variety of pop-up cards, including the iconic York Minster.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November - 23 November
Marbletree
Personalised slate signs, weathervanes and kitchenware handmade in Cumbria using local slate. Beautifully crafted, sustainable gifts and keepsakes for every home.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Rowbert
Artisan home fragrance handcrafted in Harrogate: scented soy candles, melts, diffusers, room mists and more. Minimal, dye-free, UK-sourced materials, recyclable packaging and Christmas gift boxes made in small batches.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Wild Wood Gifts
Handcrafted solid oak and ash boards and homeware, including mirrors, whisky barrel top tables, hooks and candle holders. Locally sourced FSC timber, Yorkshire rapeseed oil finishes, and festive wooden decorations.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
The Yorkshire Candle Company
Handmade in Yorkshire with responsibly sourced ingredients and vegan formulas. Explore over 45 fragrances, Yorkshire inspired and festive, plus ready to wrap gift sets and candle making kits.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Jane Gales Art
Yorkshire illustration celebrating God’s Own County: limited edition signed prints of townscapes, cycling, florals and sheep. High quality recyclable papers and FSC certified frames from local suppliers.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 24 November to 7 December 2025
Made With A Smile
Handmade soy wax melts, candles, diffusers and sprays plus reclaimed wooden plaques, personalised framed pictures, log slices and high quality Christmas decorations. Yorkshire made with custom options.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Luna Resin Wood Art
Handmade resin and wood art, each piece unique. Locally sourced or upcycled timbers, food-safe finishes and care details. Tables, serving trays, platters, clocks, chopping boards and candle holders.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
Nick Franklin Art
Handmade coasters, wall plaques, pin badges, keyrings, magnets, mugs and special 3D items. Personalised pieces made on the spot from your phone pictures, all crafted in Yorkshire.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
All Mapped Out
High quality, uniquely designed laser cut wooden gifts and homewares. Handmade in Leeds created from sustainable, FSC certified wood.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 24 November - 7 December
Viking Horns
Polished, food-safe drinking horns in all sizes with metal stands and leather holders. Sustainably made from recycled cow horn - naturally unique and striking gifts.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Celtic Knitwear Company
Traditional Irish knitwear in pure wool and merino blends. Jumpers, cardigans and accessories in timeless cable designs – natural, warm and made to last.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Redleb Jewellery
Handmade contemporary silver and gold jewellery crafted in North Yorkshire using 100% recycled bullion. Ethically sourced gemstones, surfite and local seaglass feature. Commissions, repairs and alterations available.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
The Ambient Company
Handmade eco friendly soy candles and melts using natural, vegan ingredients. Minimal, recyclable packaging, stylish accessories and small seasonal décor. Clean, long lasting scent with sustainability at heart.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
BLACK YAK
Fair Trade, BAFTS-member woollies handmade in Nepal: hats, mitts, scarves, jackets and stockings. Sustainable, eco-friendly packaging and beautiful designs – quality gifts to make everyone smile.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Hemp Well
Handmade food supplements and cosmetics created at the Innovation Centre, York Science Park.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November - 21 December
York City FC
Established in 1922, York City FC are proud of being an integral part of the city and aspire to welcome, support and inspire the community of York and beyond. Their stall will sell York FC Christmas jumpers, replica kits, hats and scarves and stocking gifts.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 8 Deccember - 21 December
Tommy's Pies
Every pie is handmade in small batches, using locally sourced, high-welfare meats from their own farm in Oldstead. From the rich, slow-cooked Steak & Ale to the aromatic Butter Chicken, each filling is thoughtfully developed and cooked from scratch for depth of flavour.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Herbies
Premium products served from creative bars: mulled wine, hot toddies, hot chocolate and Baileys, plus other hot festive drinks.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Wonder
A Christmas bar decked with vintage toys and decorations serving premium products – German Gluhwein, fantastic hot chocolates and a vegan range – in one-of-a-kind York cups.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
The Yorkshire Barn
The only place for a hot toddy! Enjoy mulled wine, mulled cider, hot chocolate & Baileys and mulled apple juice at the longest-serving bar on the market.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Chocolate Circus
The famous Stacked Hot Chocolates: premium hot chocolate topped with a Beth Bakes cookie, toasted marshmallow fluff, cream and a York wafer – the viral 2024 sensation.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Woody’s Van
Opposite Betty’s, their restored 1970s VW campervan serves German Gluhwein and hot chocolate & Baileys. Premium products in one-of-a-kind York Christmas cups.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
The Crusty Pie Company
Traditional and speciality pies, gourmet rolls and festive favourites made in Yorkshire using local free-range meat. Enjoy pork crackling and seasonal chutneys this Christmas.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Churros
Freshly made Spanish churros cooked to order and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Choose delicious toppings from chocolate to pistachio crème. Vegan options available.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
La Focaccia
Artisan Focaccia, Calzone and Cannoli made with natural ingredients. Slow rise over 72 hours for authentic Italian bread that’s good for digestion, with cannolis and creams made in Leeds.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 8 to 21 December 2025
The Cut & Craft
Premium steak and chips cooked to perfection using ethically raised local beef, plus tender pulled beef with crispy, golden chips from locally sourced potatoes. A delicious taste of Yorkshire.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Lucia Restaurants
Fresh pasta cooked in a flaming Parmesan wheel, melting rich aged cheese into a creamy sauce. Finished with cracked pepper and herbs. Parmesan Pasta Wheel, Bolognese and soft drinks.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Saint Nicks Frites
Loaded, seasoned frites made from fresh-cut local potatoes with signature seasoning. Quick service, halal, vegan and vegetarian options: House, Salt + Pepper Chicken, Squid and Cheese Curry Frites.
📍 Parliament Street
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Millers Poutine
Classic Canadian poutine: fresh-cut fries, squeaky cheese curds and bespoke southern fried gravy (gluten-free). Optional shredded chicken and free premium toppings, sourced locally and authentically.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Shambles Kitchen
A Scandi twist on BBQ’d German sausages in homage to York’s Viking heritage. Enjoy sausages in a bun or on fresh, hand-cut chips.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
Crumbles Desserts
Build your own fruit crumbles served with steaming hot custard and extra toppings – a delicious taste of traditional Yorkshire, including rhubarb and custard.
📍 St Sampson's Square
📅 13 November to 21 December 2025
The Christmas fun doesn't stop there! Visit Shambles Market for more local gifts & goods, just a stones throw away from the bustling Christmas market. The historic market is open 7 days a week, and offers a diverse range of stalls such as flowers, handbags, jewellery, and arts and crafts. For the foodies, enjoy the Shambles Food Court, located at the heart of the market. Make the most of your visit to York and continue to support local businesses this festive season!
Shambles Market Traders
