Enjoy the Christmas cheer in the magical city of York. The streets, shops and attractions are decorated beautifully and provide a wonderful winter experience for visitors.
A Kirkgate Christmas Tale
York Castle Museum
Step foot into a Christmas tale at York Castle Museum this winter and rediscover all the magic of the season! The Museum’s famous Victorian Street, Kirkgate, will be transformed into a glistening snow-covered ‘stage’ where spectacular large-scale projections present a very special Christmas story full of festive cheer!
13th Nov 2021 – 2nd Jan 2022
Email:castle.museum@ymt.org.uk
The York Minster Christmas Tree Festival
York Minster
Experience the Minster’s first Christmas Tree Festival set in the cathedral’s grounds with the medieval Minster as its backdrop.
18th Nov 2021 – 6th Jan 2022
Email:info@yorkminster.org
Chocolate Making with Santa
York’s Chocolate Story, King’s Square, York, YO1 7LD
Guests will be able to meet Santa on special themed tours, in which they will join him in making festive chocolate lollies.
27th Nov 2021 – 23rd Dec 2021
Email:info@yorkschocolatestory.com
Advent Procession
York Minster
Join York Minster’s worship to mark the start of Advent at the cathedral or from the comfort of your home. An atmospheric and breath-taking candlelit service of music, readings and prayers for Advent, in celebration and anticipation of the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. The service will include music from the Choir of York Minster and feature the world premiere of the winning entry from our Grand Organ Composers’ Competition to celebrate the completion of the instrument’s once-in-a-century refurbishment. Free tickets must be booked in advance for this service to help us safely manage numbers inside the cathedral. The service will also be livestreamed via our YouTube channel so you can enjoy the service from the comfort of your own home.
28th Nov 2021
Email:info@yorkminster.org
Experience Christmas Trail
York Minster
Discover more about the Christmas story by exploring six activity stops hidden around the Minster. Families can follow a special trail with items to look at, touch, smell and discuss at each point.
4th Dec 2021 – 6th Jan 2022
Email:info@yorkminster.org
Sparkly York Gin Christmas Tastings
The York Gin Shop, Thomas Herbert’s House, Pavement, York, YO1 9UP
What better way to get in the festive mood than a gin tasting in one of the UK’s most Christmassy cities? The Sparkly York Gin Christmas Tasting is a festive, fun, fascinating and sparkly treat in the beautiful home of York Gin. As well as a Christmas gin cocktail (with edible gold!), you’ll taste the whole York Gin range, learn lots and laugh lots.
6th Nov 2021 – 20th Dec 2021
Email:sales@yorkgin.com
York Christmas Market – St Nicholas Fair
Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square
The hugely popular St Nicholas Fair returns in 2021, a Christmas experience that will produce magical memories that you’ll never forget, and will have you returning to the city time and time again.
The best way to start your Christmas is with a stroll along Parliament Street and St Sampson’s square where wintry alpine chalets run up the street and around the square. Each chalet is stocked with unique products with everything from stocking fillers and extra special gifts, to delicious tasty treats. Enjoy a bite to eat or sip on some warming mulled wine in the cheery, buzzing atmosphere.
Laughter and cheers echo around Kings Square, home to a vintage carousel, a great place to have some thrills and fun with the family.
18th November – 23rd December 2021
Sunday – Thursday 10:00 to 18:00 and Friday & Saturday 10:00 to 20:00.
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