York
53°58′ N 1°05′ WCityPop. 141,685England
York is a walled medieval city with a Christmas market on Parliament Street and suits a compact weekend on foot, though the market closes every Tuesday. In 2026 York Christmas Market runs from 12 November to 21 December, open 10:30–19:00 Wednesday to Monday.
Who should base here
York packs a Christmas market, a Gothic minster and medieval streets inside its walls, and everything is walkable. The market on Parliament Street runs from 12 November to 21 December 2026, closed on Tuesdays.
York keeps its Christmas inside the city walls. The market sits on Parliament Street with the Shambles bending away just beside it, and the Minster rises at the north end of the old town. Most of the traders come from Yorkshire.
Avoid Tuesdays for the market, and come early on other days for the music-free time from 10:30 to 12:00. The city stays busy right up to 21 December, when the market closes at 17:00.
Worth knowing
- Plan your market visit for any day except Tuesday.
- Use Park and Ride instead of driving into the centre in December.
Quick answers about York
When is York Christmas Market 2026?
York Christmas Market runs from 12 November to 21 December 2026 and closes every Tuesday.
Is York a good place to stay?
York packs a Christmas market, a Gothic minster and medieval streets inside its walls, and everything is walkable. The market on Parliament Street runs from 12 November to 21 December 2026, closed on Tuesdays.