If there’s one thing us Yorkshire folk know how to do, it’s celebrate Christmas reyt. From mulled wine to artisan gifts, our Christmas markets are a proper treat. So let’s get stuck into the top 5 Christmas markets in Yorkshire for 2024!
5. Sheffield Christmas Market
Dates: 14th Nov – 24th Dec
Sheffield’s Christmas Market is pretty decent, stretching right through the heart of the city. With over 50 wooden chalets, there’s owt from handmade gifts to delicious grub. Fancy a pint? Pop into the Alpine-style bar for a cheeky mulled cider or hot chocolate.
4. Leeds Christmas Market
Dates: 22nd Nov – 22nd Dec
A slice of Germany, reyt in the middle of Yorkshire! Leeds Christmas Market is all about bratwurst, pretzels, and steins of beer. Located at Millennium Square, the market has a proper festive buzz, especially when the live music gets going!
3. Knaresborough Christmas Market
Dates: 7th – 8th Dec
Nowt says Christmas quite like Knaresborough’s market. It’s only on for 1 weekend, but what a weekend! Nestled in the picturesque market town, you’ll find quaint stalls, live entertainment and twinkling lights!
2. Harrogate Christmas Fayre
Dates: 29th Nov – 15th Dec
Harrogate knows how to do northern classy, and their Christmas Fayre is no different. The market’s packed with high quality crafts, food and artisan gifts. Once you’re done shopping, take a stroll through the beautiful Montpellier Quarter or nip into Bettys for a proper Yorkshire brew!
1. York Christmas Market
Dates: 14th Nov – 22nd Dec
And finally the top of our list of Yorkshire’s best Christmas markets… York! The Shambles is decked out with lights and the wooden stalls along Parliament Street are bursting with festive gifts and delicious seasonal snacks. Whether you’re after locally crafted trinkets or a just a wander and a tipple at Thor’s tipi to get into the festive mood, York is the top of our list for a reason!
There you have it! Yorkshire’s finest Christmas markets all lined up and ready for you to explore. So get ya sen out and soak up some festive cheer!
*Edit* all the markets do get absolutely RAMMED during peak times, try to visit during a quieter period to make the most of your trip!
