Christmas markets and fairs near York

• Nov 12 to 21 Dec

  York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)

  York city centre, York · run by Visit York (Make It York)

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Thu 12 Nov – Mon 21 Dec

  Times

  Wednesday to Monday, 10:30am to 7pm

  Price

  Not published

  Type

  City Christmas market

  Dates: 12 November – 21 December 2026, closed Tuesdays

  Traditional chalets with festive shopping, food and drink in the city centre. Other York Christmas events listed for 2026 include the THOR's on ICE ice rink (13 Nov to 3 Jan) and Santa's Christmas Tour at York's Chocolate Story (28 Nov to 23 Dec).

  • Food & drink
  • Outdoor

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visityork.org Market details →
• Nov 26 to 29 Nov

  The Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair

  Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate · 17 miles from York · run by UK Grand Sales

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Thu 26 Nov – Sun 29 Nov

  Price

  From £5

  Booking

  Book or turn up

  Stalls

  180

  Entry

  Paid

  Type

  Christmas fair

  Dates: Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 November 2026

  Times: 9:30am–5pm Thursday to Saturday; 9:30am–4pm Sunday

  Prices: £5 early bird online, £7 standard online, £9 at the door

  About 180 stalls selling gifts, decorations, toys, jewellery, beauty products and fashion. A food hall, cafes, a champagne bar and two licensed restaurants are on site.

  • Food & drink
  • Crafts
  • Indoor

  Parking: Free hardstanding parking

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: greatyorkshireeventscentre.co.uk Market details →
• Nov 6 to 29 Nov

  Harewood Christmas Market

  Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds · 18 miles from York · run by Harewood House with Little Bird Made

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Fri 6 Nov – Sun 29 Nov

  Times

  10am–4pm, timed entry slots between 10am and 2pm

  Price

  From £3

  Booking

  Book or turn up

  Stalls

  100

  Entry

  Paid

  Type

  Estate or castle market

  Dates: Two weekends: 6–8 November and 27–29 November 2026

  Prices: Online: Friday £3, Sat/Sun £8–£10; on the day: Friday £5, Sat/Sun £10–£12.50 (adults and children); under-4s free; members free; access companions free with a paying adult. Tickets don't include house access.

  Over 100 makers and traders on 6–8 November, 75+ on 27–29 November, plus street food. Dogs are welcome for festive dog walks in the 140+ acres of gardens. Bring cash as Wi-Fi may be limited.

  • Food & drink
  • Crafts
  • Outdoor

  Access: Accessibility support available; contact info@harewood.org or 0113 218 1000.Dogs: WelcomeUnder-5s: Good for them

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: harewood.org Market details →
• Dec 13 from

  Beverley Festival of Christmas

  Saturday Market, Wednesday Market and North Bar, Beverley · run by Visit East Yorkshire

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Sunday 13 December

  Times

  10am–4pm, parade at 10am

  Price

  Free admission

  Booking

  Just turn up

  Stalls

  120

  Entry

  Free

  Type

  Festival

  Dates: Sunday 13 December 2026

  More than 120 stalls across the town centre. A 10am parade runs from Wednesday Market to Saturday Market led by Santa and his reindeer. There is live music, comedy, fairground rides, face painting, brass bands and carol singers; tens of thousands of people go, so arrive early.

  • Crafts
  • Food & drink
  • Live music
  • Carols
  • Rides
  • Santa
  • Outdoor

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visiteastyorkshire.co.uk Market details →
• Dec 5 to 6 Dec

  Knaresborough Christmas Market

  Market Place and around the town, Knaresborough · run by Knaresborough Christmas Market committee

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Sat 5 Dec – Sun 6 Dec

  Times

  10am–5pm; firework finale Sunday 4:30pm

  Price

  Not published

  Type

  City Christmas market

  Dates: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026

  Stalls and food in the Market Place, a Christmas Tree Festival at St John's Church, and Santa meet-and-greets at Green Dragon Yard and Mother Shipton's. The Sunday fireworks are set against the viaduct.

  • Food & drink
  • Santa
  • Outdoor

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: knaresboroughchristmasmarket.co.uk Market details →
• Nov 28 to 29 Nov

  Christmas Craft Market at Ampleforth Abbey

  Alban Roe House, Ampleforth Abbey, Ampleforth · 17 miles from York · run by Ampleforth Abbey

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Sat 28 Nov – Sun 29 Nov

  Times

  10am–3pm

  Price

  Free admission

  Booking

  Just turn up

  Entry

  Free

  Type

  Craft fair

  Dates: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026

  First year of this market: local artists, craftspeople and artisan traders selling handmade gifts, held indoors so weather doesn't matter.

  • Crafts
  • Indoor

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: ampleforthabbey.org.uk Market details →
• Nov 1 from

  Malton Christmas Fair

  The Milton Rooms, Market Place, Malton · 17 miles from York · run by Action Medical Research for Children

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Sunday 1 November

  Times

  From 11am

  Price

  Free entry

  Entry

  Free

  Type

  Christmas fair

  Dates: Sunday 1 November 2026

  Indoor charity Christmas fair at The Milton Rooms in aid of Action Medical Research for Children, with free entry. Stall details are not published.

  • Indoor

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: themiltonrooms.com Market details →
• Nov 20 to 21 Nov

  Ripon Cathedral Christmas Food & Gift Fair

  Ripon Cathedral, Ripon · 21 miles from York · run by Ripon Cathedral Development Department

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Fri 20 Nov – Sat 21 Nov

  Times

  9:30am–4:30pm

  Price

  £5 per adult; children under 16 free

  Booking

  Book or turn up

  Stalls

  100

  Entry

  Paid

  Type

  Christmas fair

  Dates: Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026

  Over 100 stalls of gifts, food and drink inside the cathedral. Tickets are sold online via the cathedral's website. Ripon's Artisan Christmas Market runs in the Market Square over the same weekend.

  • Food & drink
  • Crafts
  • Indoor

  Under-5s: Good for them

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: riponcathedral.org.uk Market details →
• Nov 20 to 22 Nov

  Ripon Artisan Christmas Market

  Ripon Market Square, Ripon · run by Ripon BID

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov

  Times

  Fri and Sat 10am–7pm; Sun 10am–4pm

  Price

  Not published

  Type

  Craft fair

  Dates: Friday 20 – Sunday 22 November 2026

  Artisan market held in Ripon Market Square, open until 7pm on Friday and Saturday. The Cathedral's Christmas Food & Gift Fair runs on the Friday and Saturday of the same weekend.

  • Crafts
  • Outdoor

  Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visitripon.co.uk Market details →

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Common questions

When do Christmas markets near York open in 2026?

Confirmed so far: Malton Christmas Fair (Sun 1 Nov); Harewood Christmas Market (Fri 6 Nov); York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) (Thu 12 Nov); Ripon Cathedral Christmas Food & Gift Fair (Fri 20 Nov); Ripon Artisan Christmas Market (Fri 20 Nov); plus 4 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.

Are any Christmas markets and fairs near York free?

Yes: Beverley Festival of Christmas, Christmas Craft Market at Ampleforth Abbey and Malton Christmas Fair are free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Harewood Christmas Market at £3.

Which Christmas markets near York allow dogs?

Dogs are welcome at Harewood Christmas Market. The rest don’t say, so check before you go.

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