Looking where to find that perfect present this Christmas? Here’s our guide to the Christmas markets and fairs in York and North Yorkshire.
York is known for its famous Christmas Market on Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square – which opens this week! – but there’s a whole host of festive fairs and markets happening around York and beyond.
To help you to find that special gift for your loved ones, we’ve put them into one handy guide. Have fun exploring unique and quirky stalls while supporting local and independent businesses – what’s not to love?
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Christmas markets and fairs in York and North Yorkshire 2024
York Christmas Market
York’s award-winning Christmas Market is back! With 75 alpine chalets lining Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, the market offers a magical array of local crafts, artisan products, and delicious seasonal treats. The vintage carousel on King’s Square adds to the festive atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for families and visitors alike. With 80% of the traders hailing from Yorkshire, this is a fantastic opportunity to support local businesses while enjoying the best of what the region has to offer.
- Parliament St, York
- Thu 14 Nov – Sun 22 Dec 2024
- 10am – 7pm
- More info
Living North Christmas Fair
Living North’s Christmas Fair plays host to more than 250 hand-picked exhibitors from across Yorkshire and beyond. This event provides an unparalleled Christmas shopping experience, bringing together the very best of Living North magazine.
Whether you wish to sample delicious local food, pick up some tips from professionals at our chef demonstrations, find that perfect gift or simply treat yourself, there is something for everyone at Living North’s Christmas Fair 2024.
- York Racecourse, York YO23 1EX
- Thu 14 – Sun 17 Nov
- 10am – 4pm
- More info
Crafts and Cakes
A wide variety of local craft stalls with lots of ideas for Christmas presents – as well as delicious homemade cakes, tombola, bacon butties, and tea and coffee.
- Saint John the Baptist Wilberfoss, York YO41 4NS
- Sat 16 Nov
- 10am – 2pm
- More info
The Ivy Store at York Maze
Join us on for our annual festive shopping event! Think homewear, Christmas gifts, garden ornaments, toys, decorative items – perfect for your loved ones this festive season. Beat the rush of the high street and enjoy complimentary parking and tea & coffee whilst you shop. Plus, receive additional savings and offers on the day. Free to enter. No need to book, just turn up!
- York Maze, Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT
- Sat 16 Nov & Thu 5 Dec
- 10am – 3pm (Sat), 4-8pm (Thu)
- More info
York RI Christmas Market
A winter market full of crafts and treats made my local sellers, bakers, artists, and more.
- York RI RUFC, New Lane, Acomb, YO24 4NT
- Sun 17 Nov
- 11am – 3pm
- More info
Bluebird Bakery Christmas Makers Fair
The Bluebird Bakery Christmas Makers Fair is back! Full-to-the-brim with talented local artists & makers selling art prints, gifts, candles, jewellery, crafts, flowers and tons more.
Plus we’ll have our usual live orchestra or choir, lovely mull, hot chocolate (with or without a twist) and our famous mince pies & stollen.
- Bluebird Bakery, 201 Acomb Road, York, YO24 4HD
- Thu 21 Nov
- 5-9pm
- More info
York Makers Winter Fair
Discover unique handmade crafts, art, and gifts from local artisans. Whether you’re looking for jewellery, art, textiles, home decor, or one-of-a-kind pieces, you’ll find it all here. Support small businesses and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones.
- Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York YO23 1BW
- Sat 23 Nov
- 10am – 4pm
- More info
Malton St Clement’s Festival
The first of its kind in Yorkshire, the St Clement’s Festival is set to be a celebration of Malton’s host of craftspeople, the Autumn and St Clement, the patron of blacksmiths. There’ll be a whole host of activities planned throughout the day including sculpture and art trails, light shows, a variety of musical performances with singing and dancing, and of course, delicious treats from Malton’s eateries.
- Malton Market Place
- Sat 23 Nov
- From 10am
- More info
York Steiner School Advent Fair
As always there will be the Advent Grotto, puppet shows, storytelling, live music, a range of fabulous foods from quick snacks to hearty meals, and the best selection of cakes to tempt everyone! The fair is the perfect place to find beautiful Christmas gifts, with craft stalls selling all kinds of unique items.
- The York Steiner School, Fulford, York, YO10 4PB
- Sat 23 Nov
- 10am – 4pm
- More info
South Bank Studios Winter Fair
Come and meet over 40 local artists, makers and crafts people at our Winter Fair. Get all your Christmas shopping done under one roof with original, artisan, locally made art, craft & more. Theres something for everyone – from stocking fillers to investment pieces.
- South Bank Studios, Southlands Church, 97 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1NX
- Sat 23 Nov
- 10am – 4:30pm
- More info
Winter in the Wheelhouse
Back for its fifth year! Winter in the Wheelhouse Market offers a range of Christmas gifts in homewares, hand-printed textiles, jewellery, children’s toys & clothes, artisan street food, craft activities, face painting, and more.
- White Syke Fields, Sand Hutton, York, YO41 1LN
- Sun 24 Nov
- 10am – 4pm
- More info
St Oswald’s Christmas Fair
Lots of fun to be had by the whole family including wreath making, gift stalls, kids crafts, tombola, cafe and even a visit from Father Christmas this year!
- St Oswald’s Church, Main Street, Fulford, York, YO10 4HJ
- Sat 30 Nov
- 10am – 12pm
- More info
Selby Abbey Christmas Fair
It’s Christmas! And that means the Abbey Christmas Fair is back and ready to welcome you. Come along and join us as we countdown to the BIG switch on of the Selby Christmas lights 2024. There will be a variety of lovely, local craft stalls selling their festive wares. Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto with your wish list or enjoy hot food along with our famous Abbey Tombola stall and raffle. The Sarah-Jade BSL choir will be performing throughout the day too.
- Selby Abbey, The Crescent, Selby YO8 4PU
- Sat 30 Nov
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
RSPCA York Christmas Fair 2024
Come join us for our annual Christmas fair at the York Animal Home. It’s the perfect place to pick up your christmas presents while supporting the York Animal Home. We’ve got Christmas Crafts, Cakes, Refreshments, Dog Treats, Santa’s Grotto, Tombola, Games, Cuddly Toys Mince Pies, Hot Drinks, Festive Preserves and much more.
- RSPCA York Animal Home,Landing Lane, York YO26 4RH
- Sat 30 Nov
- 10:30am – 3pm
- More info
New Earswick Folk Hall Festive Fair
A festive fair featuring stalls, food, and plenty of family fun.
- New Earswick Folk Hall, New Earswick, York YO32 4AQ
- Sat 30 Nov
- 12-4pm
- More info
Bolton Percy Christmas Market
The annual Bolton Percy Christmas Market organised by the Friends of ASBP will return once again. This year we once again welcome a visit from Santa and a performance from the Appleton Roebuck Junior School Choir. We are also delighted to welcome some new and exciting stallholders.
- All Saints’ Church, Bolton Percy, York, YO23 7AL
- Sat 30 Nov
- 1-4pm
- More info
The Pavilion Christmas Market Experience
Christmas shopping on your doorstep! With gifts, craft stalls and food and drink.
- The Pavilion, Storking Lane, Wilberfoss, York YO41 5AB
- Sat 30 Nov
- 3-8pm
- More info
Staynor Hall Community Centre Christmas Market
Browse the lovely stalls where you can get gifts for Christmas and support local businesses – with resin arts, crochet gifts, cards, candles, cosmetics, and more. The bar will also be open for festive drinks.
- Staynor Hall Community Centre, Selby YO8 8GE
- Sun 1 Dec
- 12-4pm
- More info
The Fox Christmas Market
Celebrate the start of the festive season at The Fox’s Christmas Market! There’ll be live music, drinks, pie & peas, gift stalls, mulled wine, and cakes.
- The Fox, 168 Holgate Rd, Holgate, York YO24 4DQ
- Sun 1 Dec
- 1-5pm
- More info
The Yorkshire Yuletide Village
Experience the creativity of Yorkshire at Made in Yorkshire’s Markets, where some of the region’s finest designers and artisans showcase their work in the city’s heart. Visitors can explore a diverse selection of unique, design-led Christmas gifts, including jewellery, art, textiles, handcrafted soaps, photography, ceramics, sculptures, and delicious homemade jams and chutneys.
- The Guildhall, Coney St, York YO1 9QN
- Mon 2 – Fri 20 Dec
- 10am – 4:30pm
- More info
Red Goat Makers Christmas Market
Red Goat Climbing Wall are hosting a Christmas craft market with 20 stalls and a pottery workshop!
- The Red Goat Climbing Wall, 6 Redeness St, York YO31 7UU
- Sat 7 Dec
- 10am – 4pm
- More info
Malton Christmas Festival
Expect a fabulous weekend of festive fun in and around Malton’s picturesque Market Place, with delicious food and festive gift stalls, street food, live music from local brass bands and choirs and family entertainment. Malton’s shops will be packed with Christmas gift ideas too – stay a while longer and explore the many charming streets across town on your visit.
- Malton Market Place
- Sat 7 – Sun 8 Dec
- 9am – 3:30pm
- More info
The Holy Redeemer Christmas Tree Festival
The Holy Redeemer Church will host a Christmas fair as well as a Christmas Tree Festival, Craft Fair, Father Christmas and his Elves’ Workshop, a community cafe, and more.
- The Holy Redeemer Church, 108 Boroughbridge Road, York YO26 6AB
- Sun 8 Dec
- 12-4pm
- More info
Shine21 Christmas Craft Fair
A fundraising Christmas fair with all proceeds going to the charity Shine21. There will be stalls, tombola, games, refreshments and a Makaton signing Santa.
- Burnholme Sports Centre, Moss Dale Avenue, York, YO31 0HA
- Sun 8 Dec
- 10am – 3pm
- More info
Acomb Explore Library Christmas Fair
The day will be filled with lots of seasonal cheer including craft stalls, a tombola and Santa’s Grotto!
- Acomb Explore Library, Front St, Acomb, York YO24 3BZ
- Sat 14 Dec
- 10am – 2pm
- More info
York Manor Care Home Christmas Fair
York Manor Care Home are hosting their first Christmas Fair! Expect a variety of festive stalls.
- York Manor Care Home, Blue Beck Drive, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5RA
- Sat 14 Dec
- 11am – 3pm
- More info
York Vegan Christmas Festival 2024
Yorkshire’s biggest Vegan extravaganza is coming to York! The York Vegan Christmas Festival will feature over 50 stalls, with world food caterers, cakes, dairy and meat alternatives, clothing, juice and smoothies, healthy treats and more.
- York Railway Institute, 24 Queen Street, York YO24 1AD
- Sun 15 Dec
- 10:30am – 4:30pm
- More info