You can’t help but be captivated by a Christmas market – all those tastes, aromas and inspirational gift ideas, just waiting to be explored. Here’s a rundown of Yorkshire’s best.
8th -12th November
HAREWOOD HOUSE ARTISAN CHRISTMAS FAIR
Taking place across five days, join over 100 local makers, crafters, and producers who will fill Harewood’s North Park Walk for this special Artisan Winter Market curated by Little Bird Made. It’s the perfect place to find a gift this festive season, and only £5 for pre-booked tickets or free for Harewood Members with a special offer of ‘bring a friend for free’ on the first three days.
harewood.org/whats-on/event/artisan-winter-market-curated-by-little-bird-made/
10th -12th, 17th - 19th and 24th - 26th November
THE PIECE HALL CHRISTMAS MARKET
Taking place over three weekend this November, the Christmas Market will showcase some of the region's top artisan makers with a fabulous selection of independent craft stalls. Little ones will love having a go on the carousel, while bigger kids can enjoy live entertainment from local musicians.
www.thepiecehall.co.uk
16th November - 22nd December
YORK CHRISTMAS MARKET
York looks particularly atmospheric at Christmas, so wrap up warm and enjoy the lights (and delights) of the city centre, which includes rows of alpine chalets on Parliament Street selling handmade gifts, food and treats. Or join a York Christmas Walking Tour, daily from visityork.org
16th November - Christmas Eve
SHEFFIELD CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Steel City's festive market has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a handful of cabins in the city's main shopping area; it is now a huge event covering Fargate, Pinstone Street & The Moor.
www.welcometosheffield.co.uk
24th November - 22nd December
LEEDS CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Leeds will have a large-scale traditional Christmas Market experience with 120 Bavarian-style, traditional, timber market stalls decked out in festive lighting and Christmas-themed outdoor bar areas on Briggate, Quebec Street and Dortmund Square.
visitleeds.co.uk
24th - 25th November
CHRISTMAS FOOD AND GIFT FAIR RIPON
Browse over 100 superb stalls all selling a lovely selection of Christmas gifts, food, and drink all under the stunning setting of Ripon Cathedral. Keep warm whilst you shop with mulled wine, along with tasty treats such as hot turkey sandwiches, mince pies and homemade cakes.
riponcathedral.org.uk/whats-on
25th - 26th November
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
There will be a Victorian-style Christmas market at Bradford Industrial Museum with both inside and outside stalls so you can make the most of your festive shopping.
www.facebook.com/events/677175474175085
30th November - 3rd December
THE GREAT YORKSHIRE CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Great Yorkshire Showground will host this large indoor festive fair featuring over 150 companies and there's restaurants, a cafe, a champagne bar and free parking.
The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
www.facebook.com/greatyorkshirechristmasfair
1st - 17th December
HARROGATE CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Taking place amongst the town's iconic shopping streets, over 50 traders from across Yorkshire and the UK will come together for Harrogate's highly anticipated Christmas market in the pedestrianised areas of Cambridge Street and Market Place in Harrogate town centre.
www.facebook.com/HarrogateChristmasFayreOfficial
2nd - 3rd December
MALTON CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
The ever-popular monthly food market of Yorkshire’s foodiest town gets a festive twist this December. Expect fabulous food (of course), festive gifts stalls, street food, and live music. There’ll be all the Christmas classics of figgy pudding, perfectly prepped turkey and goose, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and much more.
www.visitmalton.com/malton-christmas-festival
2nd - 3rd December
ROBIN HOOD'S BAY VICTORIAN WEEKEND
This is a Christmas weekend with a difference where you’ll step back in time to the Victorian era. The main man himself will make an appearance, but joining Santa will also be some antastic entertainment with welly-throwing on the beach, Victorian games, a sheep hunt, competitions, a Variety Concert and even a Pie & Pea supper.
www.facebook.com/RobinHoodsBayVictorianWeekend
2nd - 3rd December
KNARESBOROUGH CHRISTMAS MARKET
This traditional Yorkshire Christmas market not only has plenty of festive stalls to browse, but there’s brass bands, carol singers, seasonal entertainers, merrily decorated shops, and plenty more to get you in that festive spirit. Visit on the Sunday afternoon and be treated to a fireworks finale over the River Nidd.
knaresboroughchristmasmarket.co.uk
2nd - 3rd and 16th -17th December
HAWORTH CHRISTMAS MARKET
Each Christmas, Haworth is lit by twinkling fairy lights and pretty shop windows while the cobbled streets come alive with festive magic. Held over a few weekends in December, escape to an olde-worlde Christmas atmosphere while enjoying a unique independent shopping experience in a traditional Yorkshire village. There’ll also be the chance to see the light switch on, meet Santa and enjoy merry music.
www.christmasinhaworth.com
2nd and 9th December
THE GRASSINGTON CHRISTMAS MARKET
A famous Yorkshire event loved by many is back in all its Victorian glory to transport the village of Grassington to Dickensian times gone by. Shopkeepers and entertainers don traditional costumes while the seasonal smell of mulled wine, mince pies, and roasted chestnuts fills the air. Visit Santa’s grotto, and pop by the elf workshop.
www.facebook.com/GrassingtonChristmasMarket
3rd and 10th December
YULETIDE FESTIVAL SKIPTON CHRISTMAS MARKET
Skipton gets festive with a much-loved market running the full length of the High Street alongside many local charity and gift stalls. Big name and independents come together for a joyful events for all the family, full of Skipton spirit.
www.welcometoskipton.com
3rd December
OTLEY VICTORIAN FAYRE AND CHRISTMAS MARKET
Taking place since 1985, Otley’s Victorian Fayre and Christmas Market is well known around the county. This atmospheric day is bound to get even the Scroogiest of Scrooges in the Christmas spirit with all stallholders dressed in Victorian attire. There’ll be plenty of stalls, wonderful entertainment and unique attractions which pulled in over 20,000 people last year.
www.victorianfayre.co.uk
6th - 10th December
MADE IN EAST YORKSHIRE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Expect a Christmas bonanza in Beverley this December with five full days of celebrations. Commencing with the ‘Made in East Yorkshire’ market featuring 40 stalls brimming with festive goodies in the centre of town, followed by Beverley’s weekly Saturday market and ending in the Beverley Festival of Christmas on the Sunday.
www.madeineastyorkshirechristmasmarket.co.uk
