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York Christmas Market to return for 2023 – here’s what you need to know

A staple of York’s festive calendar is set to return this year.

York Christmas Market is a favourite for both residents and visitors alike – with people travelling far and wide to experience the city at Christmas.

It’s back once again to bring festive cheer in the form of alpine chalets, with a selection of stalls selling gifts, treats and goodies.

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York Christmas Market will return to Parliament Street from Thursday 16 November to Friday 22 December 2023.

Christmas shoppers in Parliament Street. Photograph: Richard McDougall

The market will be transforming Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square into a Christmassy wonderland of local traders.

It was revealed by Make It York, who run the market, that nearly half (49%) of the city’s festive visitors came for the Christmas market alone – with York’s Christmas activities influencing 75% of tourists to come to the city.

A big change for the market this year is that there will be no pop-up bar.

Thor’s Tipi had been at the centre of the market since 2015, which was replaced by the Swiss chalet-inspired Winter Hutte last year. However, it is not set to return this year and it does not have a replacement.

Though, York is never short of things to do at Christmas.

Take a look to our continually updated Christmas in York 2023 guide to find out what other festive events are coming to the city this year.

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