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Christmas arrives in York on 19 November. For some festive fun you can go in search of Santa, visit the St Nicholas Fair market stalls, and enjoy everything this magical city has to offer during the most wonderful time of the year.
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Saturday 21 November 2015 – Sunday 3 January 2016Book now at: yorkshireswinterwonderland.com
THE FESTIVE SEASON STARTS HERE!
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Sometimes things change! Please check our website for additional informationand updated events: www.visityork.org/events. 03visityork.org/christmas
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Contents
Christmas Events Calendar
Festive Family Fun
All Wrapped Up
York St Nicholas Fair
Fa la la la laaa!
Eat, Drink and Be Merry & The Ice Trail
Hello 2016!
The Great Festive Escape
Getting to York
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year and York will be celebrating the season in style with the St Nicholas Christmas Festival, a series of events, fairs and festive fun.
Whether you want to go in search of Father Christmas, see a pantomime or browse the market stalls at St Nicholas Fair, you’ll find York is a magical winter wonderland from November right the way through to the New Year – and this guide is packed with essential information and key dates to ensure you don’t miss a minute!
Merry Christmas!
Cover image: Gareth Buddo
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Nov – Dec (selected dates)Santa CruiseChristmas Nights AfloatYorkBoat01904 628324yorkboat.co.uk
1 NovYork Does Vintage Merchant Adventurers’ Hall 07824 559272britaindoesvintage.co.uk
14 Oct – 17 DecCards for Good CausesOn sale at St Helen’s Church and St Martin’s Church01264 361555cardsforcharity.co.uk
2 – 8 NovMade in Yorkshire Festive FayreParliament Street07905 617961madeinyorkshire.org.uk
12 – 15 NovLiving North Christmas FairYork Racecourse01912 618944livingnorth.com
17 Nov – 3 JanThe Keeping of ChristmasFairfax House01904 655543fairfaxhouse.co.uk
19 NovFestive First Night St Helen’s SquareGet the festive season underway from 6pm at the annual lights switch-on.visityork.org/christmas
21 Nov – 13 Dec (weekends only) Nunnington Hall’s 1920s Christmas ExperienceNunnington Hall01439 748283nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington
21 Nov – 13 Dec (weekends only) Father Christmas VisitsNunnington Hall01439 748283nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington
21 Oct – 4 JanChristmas AdventureStockeld Park01937 586333stockeldpark.co.uk
21 Nov – 23 Dec Castle Howardat Christmas 01653 648333castlehoward.co.uk
19 Nov – 23 DecYork St Nicholas FairVarious locationsSee page 21 for details. 01904 550099visityork.org/christmas
21 Nov & 2 DecChristmas Craft EventsYork Castle Museum01904 687687yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk
21 Nov – 3 JanThe Ice Factor at Yorkshire’s Winter WonderlandYork Designer Outlet01653 619169theicefactor.co.uk
Christmas Events Calendar 2015
The ultimate guide to what’s on in and around York during
the festive season.
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26 Nov – 13 DecMade in Yorkshire Festive FayreGuildhall (behind Mansion House)07905 617961madeinyorkshire.org.uk
29 NovYork Does Vintage Merchant Adventurers’ Hall 07824 559272britaindoesvintage.co.uk
28 Nov – 20 Dec (weekends only) & 21 Dec – 3 JanDeck the HallsFountains Abbey01765 608888nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey
28 Nov – 27 Dec (weekends only) & 28 Dec – 1 JanMusic and LightsFountains Abbey01765 608888nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey
28 Nov – 20 Dec(weekends only)Father Christmas’s GrottoFountains Abbey01765 608888nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey
28 Nov – 23 Dec (weekends only)Santa SpecialsNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway01751 472508nymr.co.uk
22 NovMade Locally With LoveMerchant Adventurers’ Hall 07824 559272madelocallywithlove.co.uk
26 – 29 NovFestive Medieval Market Barley Hall01904 615505barleyhall.co.uk/christmas
26 Nov & 9 DecChristmas Twilight TourFairfax House01904 655543fairfaxhouse.co.uk
30 Nov – 23 Dec (Mon – Thurs)Christmas LunchesFountains Abbey01765 608888www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey
30 Nov – 31 DecChildren’s Christmas Trail York Castle Museum01904 687687yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk
30 Nov– 31 DecChristmas at the CastleYork Castle Museum01904 687687yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk
30 Nov – 24 Dec (selected dates)Father Christmas’ Toy Museum York Castle Museum01904 687687yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk
During the weekend of 12 and 13 December York’s streets will be filled with glittering ice sculptures. See how many you can spot during your stay in the city.
Follow the Ice Trail
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Private hire also available, individualise your own chartered riverboat with decorations, buffets, entertainment and more. Special discounts and packages available for Christmas. Visit www.yorkboat.co.uk for details or call 01904 628324.
YorkBoat Santa CruiseYork’s most unique Santa experience.Meet Santa and friends on a one hour magical tour. We won’t give too much away andspoil the surprise. But we guarantee a Christmas to remember, with personalised gifts, fun and refreshments.Tickets sell out fast, please book early to avoid disappointment. Call 01904 628324. Ticket Prices : £9.50 Adults £12.50 ChildrenDates: Saturday and Sunday 5th - 20th December and 22nd – 23rd December.
Christmas Party BBQ CruiseGet into the festive spirit and dance away to those trusty Christmas tunes.Perfect for your company do or just an excuse to party. Our ChristmasNights Afloat BBQ Cruise departs at 7.30pm for a 3 hour fun filled night.Tickets include a boarding drink, 2 course BBQ buffet and Christmas disco.Buy your tickets online at www.yorkboat.co.uk. Limited spaces available per cruise. Ticket Price: £32 (over 18yrs only)Dates: Every Friday and Saturday 4th – 19th December.
2 for 1 entry
Discounted entry with this voucher at The York Dungeon
Terms and Conditions: This voucher is valid for one free admission when one equal or greater value is purchased to The York Dungeon. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or voucher and cannot be used for priority entrance. This voucher is valid until 31st July 2016 (excluding 25th December 2015). Dates & prices subject to change - check opening dates and times online before you visit at thedungeons.com/york. This voucher has no cash alternative, is non refundable and non exchangeable. Only one voucher permitted per transaction. Photocopies are not accepted. The York Dungeon is not recommended for children under the age of 10 years.
Ref: Visit York Christmas Guide 2015
The ultimate live action journey through Yorkshire’s murky past.
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You have one hour to beat North Yorkshire’s first live escape room experience. For a fun break
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at Gr8escape York – where time is key.
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[email protected] www.gr8escapeyork.co.uk
HAVE A MAGICAL WINTERSANTA SPECIALS AND SANTA TRAINS28 & 29 November, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 & 22 December
Join Santa and his special helpers for some festive fun by embarking on a magical adventure. Ticket includes return travel, scrumptious mince pies, warming hot drinks, and an alcoholic tipple for the adults. Children receive a present from Santa, colouring pencils and a juice drink.
WINTER ADVENTURES7 November – 3 January
Embark on an enchanting adventure through the North York Moors between Pickering and Grosmont on-board a steam or heritage diesel train on 7 and 8 November and from 27 December to 3 January.
GIFTS GALOREHave Christmas wrapped up early with gift vouchers and present ideas for all ages both in our station shops and online www.nymr.co.uk. Gift Vouchers can be used in exchange for an evening meal, lunch or afternoon tea on the Pullman Dining Train, a footplate experience, train tickets and in our station shops and tearooms along the line.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE WWW.NYMR.CO.UK FOLLOW US ON @ NYMR,
NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY AND NORTHYORKSHIREMOORSRAILWAY
Registered charity number 501388
THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP Buy someone Membership this Christmas and help keep the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Registered Charity 501388) on track for future generations to enjoy a ride across the moors from the coast. Membership entitles the holder to half price travel on standard adult fares, discount on Pullman Dining Trains and quarterly issues of Moorsline Magazine. Buy Membership today and don’t forget to gift aid www.nymr.co.uk.
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4 December Christmas Concert: Just Another StarFairfax House01904 655543fairfaxhouse.co.uk
4 – 12 DecYork Early Music Christmas Festival Various locations01904 658338ncem.co.uk/xmas
4 – 5 December York Minster Choir Christmas Carol ConcertYork Minster01904 557200yorkminster.org
5 – 20 DecChristmas Tree FestivalAll Saints Church, Helmsley visithelmsley.co.uk
5 – 13 DecRobin Hood and the Babes in the WoodHelmsley Arts Centre01439 771700helmsleyarts.co.uk
10 & 12 DecEarly Years Explorers Christmas SpecialYork Castle Museum01904 687687yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk
10 Dec – 24 JanDick Whittington and his MeerkatYork Theatre Royal at the National Railway Museum01904 623568yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
11 Dec – 3 JanJack and the BeanstalkGrand Opera House0844 871 3024atgtickets.com/york
12 DecDalesmen Singers ConcertNunnington Hall01439 748283nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington
12 – 13 DecIce Trail Various locations01904 550099visityork.org/christmas
5 – 6, 12 – 13 Dec Festive Fun with Father ChristmasBarley Hall01904 615505 barleyhall.co.uk
6 DecCarols by CandlelightFountains Abbey01765 608888nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey
12 – 13, 17 – 24 DecA Christmas Carol York Castle Museum01904 687687yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk
10 DecVespertine DIG @ St Saviour’s Churchvespertineyork.com
Christmas at the Minster
Throughout DecChristmas Chocolate ToursYork’s Chocolate Story08454 989411yorkschocolatestory.com
Christmas Events Calendar 2015
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19 – 20 DecWinter Tales at Fairfax HouseFairfax House01904 655543fairfaxhouse.co.uk
19 DecA Little Diggers ChristmasDIG @ St Saviour’s Church01904 615505digyork.com
19 DecSpecial Victorian Christmas EveningYork Castle Museum01904 687687yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk
19 – 23 DecVictorian Christmas ExperienceYork Castle Museum01904 687687yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk
20 DecYork Community Carols 2015York Barbican01904 708330yorkcommunitycarols.co.uk
23 Dec – 3 JanPeter Pan on IceYork Barbican0844 854 2757yorkbarbican.co.uk
24 DecFirst Eucharist of ChristmasYork Minster01904 557200yorkminster.org
25 DecHoly Communion,Eucharist of Christmas Day,Choral Matins & EvensongYork Minster01904 557200yorkminster.org
22 & 24 Dec9 Lessons and CarolsYork Minster01904 557200yorkminster.org
17 DecA Medieval Christmas with TrouvereBarley Hall01904 615505barleyhall.co.uk/christmas
18 – 20 DecCastle Howard Late Night OpeningCastle Howard01653 648333castlehoward.co.uk
13 Dec“Green groweth the holly”: Tudor Music for Christmas Nunnington Hall01439 748283nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington
Santa at Barley Hall
19 – 20 DecChristmas Antiques FestivalKing’s Manorvisityork.org/christmas
Sometimes things change! Please check our website for additional information and updated events:www.visityork.org/events.
Fairfax House, Castlegate, York YO1 9RNwww.fairfaxhouse.co.uk
Experience the magic of aGeorgian Christmas
Public Faces,Private Lives
Treasurer’s House, YorkSee website for opening days and times, pre-booking advisable via www.nationaltrust.org.uk/treasurershouse01904 624247
19 September – 20 December 2015
Vivien Leigh:
Exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Portrait of Vivien Leigh by Sasha, 1935© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846
30 NOVEMBER – 31 DECEMBER 2015 at York Castle Museum
See ‘A Christmas Carol’ brought to life in
our beautifully decorated Victorian street.
Discover toys of the past and present in
Father Christmas’ Toy Museum.
Follow the Children’s Christmas Trail
and enjoy some festive cheer.
*Kids go FREE – Children 16 and under go free with a paying adult; maximum 4 children per adult. Offer does not apply to organised groups. Information correct at time of print.
For further details, including event times and prices, please visit
www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk
Christmas at the Castle
Kids GoFREE
in 2015*
FREE Admission with your YMT Card
Victorian Christmas ExperienceSaturday 19 December – Wednesday 23 December
A unique and magical Christmas evening for all the family. Take a lantern lit Christmas shopping tour of our recreated Victorian street, Kirkgate, with a special chance to meet Father Christmas. For further details and prices, visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk
Special Victorian Christmas EveningFriday 18 December, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Join us us as we celebrate a Victorian Christmas.
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You’ll find plenty of Christmassy events across York to keep the whole family entertained right up to Christmas Day.
There will be lots of exciting events at York Castle Museum, from the Children’s Christmas Trail for older kids to the Early Years Christmas Explorers Special for tiny people, plus enchanting performances of A Christmas Carol.
The Ice Factor is back for another spellbinding season at York Designer Outlet and the boy who never grew up is getting his skates on at York Barbican for Peter Pan on Ice. Little ones can head to DIG to look for buried festive treasures at A Little Diggers Christmas at St Saviour’s Church, and there are some magical Winter Tales to be heard at Fairfax House.
Festive Family Fun
Berwick Kaler, panto’s longest-serving dame, is back! For this year only, his show-stopping performance will take place at The Signal Box Theatre at the National Railway Museum while York Theatre Royal undergoes a £4.1million redevelopment. www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Dick Whittington and his MeerkatNational Railway Museum10 Dec – 24 Jan
If you’re looking for traditional panto fun, journey with Jack as he buys magic beans and meets some strange characters. Starring Stuart Wade, formerly of Emmerdale, Jade Ellis, Caroline Barnes and Russ Spencer.
www.atgtickets.com/york
Santa Spotting
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Jack and the BeanstalkGrand Opera House11 Dec – 3 Jan
Father Christmas is making a special appearance at lots of locations around York this festive season…
If your children are searching for Santa within York’s walls, look no further than Barley Hall for some Festive Fun with Father Christmas, where they can take away their very own personalised gift. He will also be making his list of presents to deliver at Father Christmas’ Toy Museum at York Castle Museum, plus there will be a cosy wooden Santa’s Grotto at York’s Chocolate Story throughout the
York St Nicholas Fair, and also a grotto at York Designer Outlet’s The Ice Factor.
Heading outside of York, hop on board for the Santa Specials, a tour by train led by Father Christmas on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway through the North York Moors National Park. There is also the chance to enjoy An Audience with Father Christmas beside Castle Howard’s roaring log fire.
Using York as your base, you can meet the man in red at some stunning locations that are right on the doorstep. Take a trip to Stockeld Park in Wetherby this Christmas to experience Breakfast with Santa, head to the grotto at Fountains Abbey or go on an adventure to Nunnington Hall where the kids can accept their own personal invitation from Father Christmas himself.
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Make yourself at home this winter in one of the city’s hidden medieval gems, and discover a host of exclusive and exciting Christmas events.
Festive Medieval MarketPart of York’s St Nicholas FayreThurs 26th to Sun 29th Nov
A Medieval Christmas with TrouvereThurs 17th Dec
Plus, don’t miss:Festive Fun with Father ChristmasSat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 13th & Sun 14th DecPre-booking essential, you know how busy old St Nick can get...
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York is the ultimate shopping city where you can tick everything off your gift list in one go.
With its twinkling lights that reflect off the cobbles and historic gates that guard its shopping streets, York is a city that offers a special gift-buying experience.
To a seasonal soundtrack provided by street entertainers, you can stroll around the York St Nicholas Fair stalls on Parliament Street, which for this year will be selling their wares from 19 November right up to 23 December. The Scandinavian-style market huts will also line other areas across the city centre – take a look at our map on page 22 to find out more.
If you are seeking some chocolatey treats for your loved ones, venture to Coney Street or if you want to purchase something special, you’ll find unique boutiques and much-loved labels along Stonegate.
You will find something shiny for jewellery lovers along the Shambles, rugged clothing stores on High and Low Petergate, and specialist shops for foodies on Fossgate and Goodramgate. If you’re buying for an art lover, Micklegate is home to galleries, and you will find high street names in Coppergate.
Be sure to pop into Visit York’s Information Centre on Museum Street for locally sourced foods, gifts, maps and guides, plus your York Pass – the easy way to see the city’s top attractions.
All Wrapped
Up Free parking! On the Festive First
Night (19 November) enjoy free parking at all
City of York Council car parks from 6pm.
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Access All Areas
During your York Christmas break we want to make sure you are able to get around safely and there are lots of services available to ensure you have a smooth stay. We have teamed up with City of York Council and the University of York to support DisabledGo, a website that allows you to check venues in the city are easily
accessible and covers everything from wheelchair facilities to large print options. Visit www.disabledgo.com.
Shopmobility is a great way for visitors with mobility problems to get around. Call 01904 679222 to hire a scooter or wheelchair from the second floor of Piccadilly car park. Visit www.visityork.org/travel/mobility.aspx to find out more.
Out of TownTake a short trip out of the city centre to Vangarde for some inspired gift ideas or to McArthurGlen’s York Designer Outlet where you can bag the best designer savings for your loved ones this Christmas.
Late Night ShoppingFrom the Festive First Night on 19 November, there will be late-night shopping across the city every Thursday in
the run up to Christmas, plus the markets will be open ‘til 9pm Thursday to Saturday, and there will be extended Park & Ride services until 9.30pm.
Do You Love Vintage?The medieval Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is home to York Does Vintage, a fair taking place on 1 and 29 November, where you will find quirky gift ideas.
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The York St Nicholas
Fair 2015
The fabulously festive York St Nicholas Fair is the ultimate Christmas experience in the city.
St Nicholas Fair, York’s annual festive market, has been given a tinselly twist for 2015, with an extended run, new locations, and even more magical market stalls to peruse.
The Festive First Night takes place on 19 November and is the launch of the festivities in York that will see the official opening of the St Nicholas Fair, the lights switched on and late night shopping begin. From this date right up to 23 December, over 100 snug chalets with twinkling fairy lights will shine out from their positions along Parliament Street, St Sampson’s Square and at new sites such as The Judge’s Lodging and Coppergate, selling inspired gift ideas and stocking fillers.
Something for Everyone
You will find that no two weekends are the same at the markets as a packed
programme has been devised to ensure you enjoy this very special York event. The uplifting sound of carols will fill the air during a weekend of choral music between 5 and 6 December; the York Christmas Antiques Festival gets underway at King’s Manor on 19 December and runs until 20 December; and for a truly enchanting festive experience, the new Ice Trail on 12 and 13 December will see glittering ice sculptures line the streets of York.
Ho Ho Ho!
There will be an extra special treat for little ones as Father Christmas will be taking up residence in his snuggly wooden grotto located just outside York’s Chocolate Story in King’s Square from mid-November. Children can have a special photograph taken with the jolly red-clad gent and if you take a trip around the attraction afterwards you’ll be able to discover the history of chocolate in York at Christmas.
Free parking! On the Festive First
Night (19 November) enjoy free parking at all
City of York Council car parks from 6pm.
Guildhall
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1. The Judge’s Lodging
If you love artisan finds head to The Judge’s Lodging for some exciting stalls brought to you by York Does Vintage.
2. Guildhall
You’ll find locally made gifts at the Made in Yorkshire Festive Fayre taking place between 26 Nov and 13 Dec.
3. St Sampson’s Square
From foodie treats to quirky crafts, there is something for everyone this Christmas at the St Sampson’s Square stalls.
4. Shambles Market
The rejuvenated Shambles Market is filled with Christmas gift ideas sourced from across York and beyond.
5. King’s Square
Meet Father Christmas in his cosy grotto and enjoy a magical festive experience in the heart of York.
6. Parliament Street
Shop among the stalls for Yorkshire goods, from scrummy honey to cosy blankets.
7. Coppergate
Perfect present ideas can be found at Coppergate, where the stalls will feature locally made goodies with a festive twist.
Thor’s Tipi
For festive food and drink head to Thor’s Tipi on Parliament Street.
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Magical Markets
If you want to give a gift that’s a little bit different, head to Barley Hall’s Festive Medieval Market, which takes place between 26 and 29 November. The hall will be filled with traditional seasonal decorations and you’ll find merchants showcasing their wares in the historic townhouse.
Artistic gift inspiration with a local flavour is on offer at the Made in Yorkshire Festive Fayre, which is at the Guildhall from 26 November until 13 December and includes everything from ceramics to prints.
Shambles Market
Tucked away at the back of York’s famous cobbled street, the recently revamped Shambles Market will be selling trinkets and tasty foodie goodies throughout the St Nicholas Fair. Farmers’ Markets will take place on 27 November and 18 December. Visit www.shamblesmarket.com to find out more.
Feeling Festive
Head to Thor’s Tipi on Parliament Street for a cosy Christmas treat, where you can snuggle around a log fire and tuck into hot dogs, nachos or homemade cakes and a hot chocolate. There will also be warming
mulled wine and a choice of Christmas cocktails and draft ales available from the licensed bar. Brought to you by the team behind PapaKåta and The Ice Factor, Thor’s Tipi will be open from 19 November to 2 January. Visit www.theicefactor.co.uk for details.
Book Your Stay
With a jam-packed line up and stalls selling everything you need to tick off everyone on your gift list, you will need a few days to explore everything St Nicholas Fair has to offer. Book your visit now to experience a York Christmas.
For information on Christmas in the city, plus details on how to book your accommodation, tickets and how to purchase your York Pass, contact the Visit York Information Centre on 01904 550099, email [email protected] or check out www.visityork.org/christmas from mid-October.
Small Business Saturday
Why not explore York’s independent traders just in time for Christmas and source festive gifts at Small Business Saturday, a national celebration of small businesses that is taking place on 5 December near York Minster.
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Set your York Christmas to a tinselly, festive soundtrack with some of these magical musical events.
If you are seeking a Christmassy break that’s filled with carols, brass bands and orchestral masterpieces, look no further than York. From much-loved carols to historical festive tunes, there is something for all music lovers throughout the York St Nicholas Christmas Festival.
Highlights include the nationally and internationally renowned annual York Early Music Christmas Festival, which begins its packed programme on 4 December with a performance by the European Union Baroque Orchestra. There will also be uplifting choral music for the first night of the York Minster Choir Christmas Carol
Concert, which takes place at York Minster on 4 and 5 December and showcases traditional music performed by one of the UK’s leading choirs.
On Saturday 5 December choirs will be at various locations across the city raising funds for SASH, a local charity for young homeless people, at the Sing for SASH event. This will be followed by Carols for Christmas on Sunday 6 December when choirs round off the choral weekend by singing at regular intervals in York’s streets and squares between 10-11am and from 4pm.
Fa La La La Laaa!
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Merry Musical High Notes
Here are some more seasonal musical dates for the diary…
The 58th annual York Community Carol Concert takes place at York Barbican on 20 December.
Journey outside of the city to experience Carols by Candlelight at Fountains Abbey on 6 December.
Visit Nunnington Hall on 12 December for the Dalesmen Singers Concert.
Heavenly Music
There will be some special musical events taking place at the awe-inspiring York Minster.
York Minster’s choir is performing Handel’s Messiah on 12 December. There will also be musical services, including the Nine Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve, and the Christmas Day Choral Evensong to round off the celebrations.
For further information on York Minster services, see the events calendar on page 4 or visit www.yorkminster.org
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It’s beginning to look a lot
like Christmas
FantasticChristmas Parties
FestiveAfternoon Tea
Sunday Luncheswith Santa
January PartyNights
Celebrate Christmas with a taste of luxury
Enjoy festive fi ne dining aboard beautifully restored rail carriage, the Countess of York.
To fi nd out more contact our team todayT: 01904 686295E: [email protected]
Established in 1782, The Three Tuns is one of York’s last surviving historic pubs. Situated
on Coppergate, close to JORVIK Viking Centre and The Grand Opera House, we serve great cask ales, homemade mulled cider and the
best handmade burgers in town.
Three Tuns, 8 Coppergate, York, YO1 9NR | 01904 673097
THE THREE TUNS
From late November and throughoutDecember, Michael’s Brasserie offers asuperb Christmas lunch and dinner, as wellas its regular menu at reasonable prices.Different daily specials are also alwaysavailable.
The restaurant is open 7 days a weekserving award winning breakfast, lunch and dinner, and boasts an excellent range of wines.
54 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HZTel: 01904 622478Email: [email protected]
Michael’s Brasserie
Enjoy free fittingsby our trained experts
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’Tis the season to tuck into turkey, sprouts and warming mulled wine – and you’ll find tasty festive fare in York.
This is the city where you can dine beneath the soaring spires of the largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe, source fresh Yorkshire produce for your Christmas dinner, and purchase food-themed gifts from the markets.
If you plan on cooking for the whole family this Christmas, head to the market stalls during the York St Nicholas Fair, pick up some seasonal produce from the Shambles Market or try the medieval market at Barley Hall for delicious gift ideas. If you need something special, you’ll find oils and spirits to accompany your dishes at Demijohn and il Gusto.
Further afield you’ll find the Stable Courtyard Market at Castle Howard and The Balloon Tree farm shop for home-grown vegetables.
Find more foodie inspiration at www.visityork.org/taste or pop into the Visit York Information Centre for more of York’s culinary highlights.
For one weekend the Ice Trail will transform York, sprinkling some magic across the city.
The Ice Trail is a beautiful addition to York’s Christmas celebrations that will take place during the weekend of 12 and 13 December and is set to be a glittering celebration of the city. During your visit you will follow the trail to find 30 beautiful
carved figures made from crystal-clear ice sprinkled around the city centre and lining the surrounding streets.
In addition to the ethereal icy creations you can enjoy some festive alfresco treats at the food and drink stalls, sipping mulled wine as you decide which sculpture to see next. This is a highlight in York’s festive calendar and a truly unforgettable addition to your Christmas break in the city.
12 – 13 December
Eat, Drink &
Be Merry
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Count down to 2016 in style with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve in York.
Where will you be this New Year’s Eve? Why not see in 2016 in the jewel in Yorkshire’s crown. With its vibrant night life and stunning waterside eateries and bars, York is one of the most exciting cities in which to bring in the New Year.
Take your pick from the parties taking place across the city on 31 December. There are two special New Year’s Eve events to choose from at York Racecourse: the NYE Band Party, where a red carpet entrance and four-course meal awaits, or the NYE Disco Party, a three-course carvery meal followed by a disco into the New Year.
To avoid the dash for a taxi after midnight, you can combine the celebrations with a hotel stay at some of York’s most glamorous hotels. Dance the last of 2015 away at Mercure York Fairfield Manor’s New Year’s Eve Hollywood Night, a black tie ball that will see party-goers enjoy a five-course meal and disco, or the elegant Dean Court Hotel, where you will get a cocktail reception, followed by the New Year’s Eve Grand Dinner Dance.
Plan ahead and book your York stay so that you can get a good night’s rest after all of that partying. The highly experienced team at Visit York’s Information Centre can help you choose from hotels, guest houses and self-catering accommodation and secure the best rate, plus you can pick up your York Pass. Pop into 1 Museum Street, book online at www.visityork.org or call 01904 550099.
Forty Winks
Hello 2016!
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC YORK
At the BEST WESTERN PLUS Dean Court Hotel
Enjoy the splendour of DCH – the restaurant overlooking York Minster – and tuck into the three-course Festive Menu,
followed by dancing in THE COURT Café-Bar. For parties of 4 to 50. Friday and Saturday throughout
December at £29.50 per person.
Duncombe Place York YO1 7EF Tel: 01904 625082 email: [email protected]
New Party Nights!
FROM HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS TO CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH...
...THERE IS A FESTIVE EVENT FOR EVERYONE
Shipton Road, York YO30 1XWCall: 0844 815 9038
Email: [email protected]
From five-star bedrooms to fine dining, Grand afternoon teas to relaxing spa treatments, give someone an unforgettable experience with a gift voucher from The Grand.
Now available to buy online.
the
Hotel & Spa, York
You don’t have to check-in to check out The Grand.
Call 01904 380 038 or visit www.thegrandyork.co.uk Station Rise, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6GD.
Give the Gift of Luxury
CALL ON: 01904 656565
www.streamlinetaxisyork.co.uk
Streamline Taxis was established in 1937 and with the benefit of over 75 years experience and a dedicated all year around service we have established an unrivalled reputation in York as the premier taxi provider of the city.
Our fleet includes saloons (the company has invested heavily over the last few years in green technology such as hybrid, electric and stop/start vehicles), multiseater vehicles for 5,6,7 and 8 people, plus wheelchair-friendly (WCF) vehicles.
Download the streamline app today!
big long tables bigger festive parties
room for all. sides to share. free prosecco and a set menu for those not set in their ways…
prices start from£16.95
booking your christmas event is easy! email the restaurant you’d like to book or visit wagamama.com/group-bookings
wagamama york city centre 77-81 goodramgate, york YO1 7LS phone | 0190 461 0888 [email protected]
wagamama york designer outlet st nicholas avenue, fulford, york YO19 4TA phone | 0190 462 3869 [email protected]
Our 29 Christmas Party Nights feature delicious gala dinners, award-winning wine lists and a fantastic entertainment programme.
Make it a memorable oneVisit yorkracecourse.co.uk or call us now on 01904 638971
York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York, YO23 1EX
Celebrate the party season in style at York Racecourse
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Use York as your base to take a trip outside of the City Walls and indulge in some
magical Christmas experiences.
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Helmsley has a jam-packed festive events programme, from the fourth annual Christmas Tree Festival to a Festive Fun Day.
Helmsley Arts Centre will play host to Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood, a quirky panto for all the family.
Visit some of the region’s historic stately homes to enjoy some very special events. For a musical evening with a difference, Nunnington Hall will host Green groweth the holly: Tudor Music for Christmas or for some familiar festive melodies, Fountains Abbey near Ripon will host Music and Lights, where you can enjoy live music and wander through the estate with a mulled wine.
Beningbrough Hall will host Christmas lunches every Sunday up to Christmas, and there will be seasonal markets at the 300-year-old Castle Howard, plus the opportunity to see Santa.
Santa and his helpers will be aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for the Santa Specials. Join the fun every weekend from 28 November up to Christmas and journey through the national park. There are three stations to choose from: Pickering, Grosmont and Whitby.
One of the many highlights at the Christmas Adventureat Stockeld Park near Wetherby, alongside visiting Santa and the Enchanted Forest, will be a special tribute to Frozen, where you can take a turn on the ice rink, build your own snowman and meet some extra special guests.
Christmases Past
Oh Christmas Tree! All Aboard! Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?
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By Road
York is connected to the A1/M1 motorway network via the A64, providing fast road access to the city from all regions of the UK.
By Train
Travel from London in under two hours. There are also direct daily services from Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and the South West. Call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
By Bus
Regular bus services run to York from many towns and cities in the area, including Leeds, Selby and Scarborough. Call Bus Info on 01904 551400 or visit www.itravelyork.info/buses.
By Taxi
Call Streamline Taxis on 01904 656565.
Left Luggage
Queen Street, adjacent to the long stay car park at York Railway Station, YO24 1AD.
Park & Ride
Visitors travelling by car are always encouraged to use York’s Park & Ride service. Turn to page 40 to find out more about services at the six sites over the festive period.
Parking in York
There are a number of convenient and secure car parks in York city centre. For details, visit www.itravelyork.info/driving/parking.
For further information about visiting York, call Visit York Information Centre on 01904 550099.
Getting to York
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Park & Ride in the City
If you are travelling by car, York’s Park & Ride service offers an easy way to get into the city. Six sites are located around the ring road, offering modern buses (all adapted for pushchairs and wheelchairs), secure parking and free travel for accompanied children.
Buses run from early morning every 10/15 minutes throughout the day and run later on Thursdays throughout the Christmas period.
Concessionary Travel Pass holders pay a reduced fare of £1 when boarding at a Park & Ride site after 9am on Mondays to Fridays and at any time on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. There is no charge when boarding at any other bus stops, including the city centre, at these times.
Seasonal Timetable
On Saturdays from 21 November up until Christmas, additional buses will be available. Details of Christmas services can be found at www.itravelyork.info/park-and-ride.
Late Night Shopping
There will be late night shopping in York on Thursday evenings from 19 November right up to 17 December. The last bus from the city centre will depart at 9.30pm.
York Designer Outlet/ The Ice Factor
The Designer Outlet Park & Ride will run until 9.30pm Monday to Saturday between 23 November and 23 December.
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
The last buses leave the city centre at 6pm and car parks are locked after the last bus has departed. There is no overnight parking available. There will be no services on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.
Boxing Day
A special free Boxing Day service will run on the Askham Bar, Designer Outlet and Monks Cross routes. For further details, visit www.itravelyork.info/park-and-ride.
Get in Touch
Askham Bar 01904 702072Grimston Bar 01904 413108 Monks Cross 01904 883993Poppleton Bar 01904 787881Rawcliffe Bar 01904 883991York Designer Outlet 01904 626106
For general enquiries and more information about seasonal Park & Ride services, call 01904 551400 or visit www.itravelyork.info/park-and-ride.
Getting to York
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A1079 toBeverley and Hull
A64 to Tadcaster, Leedsand A1(M)
A19 to Thirsk, Teeside and Darlington Beningbrough Hall 8 miles
B1363 to Helmsleyto InternationalBird of Prey Centre24 miles
A64 to Scarborough,Malton and Pickering
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York Maze6 miles
The Deep 40 miles
to Breezy Knees6 miles
to Castle Howard and Arboretum Trust 8 miles Piglets Adventure Farm 8 miles Yorkshire Lavender 13 miles Dalby Forest and Sutton Bank25 milesNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway26 miles
A19 to SelbySelby Abbey 14 miles
MiddlethorpeFulford
Heslington
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Major Bus Stops on RouteLeeman Road forNational Rail MuseumStation AvenueMuseum StreetBootham (outbound)
Major Bus Stops on RoutePeasholme GreenThe StonebowRougier Street
Also serves Monks Crossshopping centres
Major Bus Stops on RouteMorrisons,James Street (inbound)Peasholme Green (inbound)PiccadillyWalmgate (outbound)
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Major Bus Stops on RouteBlossom StreetRailway StationRougier StreetMicklegate (inbound only)Clifford Street
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For Coaches
Coaches and minibuses with over 16 seats are not allowed inside the City Walls. Skeldergate Bridge is the only city centre bridge crossing available to coaches.
Special coach parking arrangements will be in operation during the St Nicholas Christmas Festival with bookings already being taken.
For more information, visit www.visityork.org/christmascoachparking, email [email protected] or call 01904 554564.
Shopmobility
Scooters, powered wheelchairs or manual wheelchairs are available to hire.
Wheelchairs are £5 per dayScooters are £7 per day
Open: Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm
The Shopmobility Centre is located on the second floor of the Piccadilly multi-storey car park. For more details, contact the information line on 01904 679222.
FirstDayGroup
£7.60
FirstWeek£12.50
FirstDay£3.80
For more details nearer the time visit www.firstgroup.com/york
• Over 5,000 FREE parking spaces across 6 Park & Ride sites surrounding the city centre
• Fast and frequent services taking you directly into the city centre
• Extended services Thursdayevenings and weekends so you can enjoy late night Christmas shopping
• Buses every 10 minutes
• Enjoy FREE WiFi on-board
FirstDayGroup
£7.60
Return£2.80
Plus kids go FREE!!
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For more information visit www.yorkparkandride.co.uk
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*If you’re travelling with family, 2 children aged up to 16 or less can travel for free with every full fare-paying adult. †Group tickets are valid for up to 4 people including children, after 0900 Monday - Friday and all day at weekends. ^Boxing Day services will be run in partnership with City of York Council.
Putting ourcustomers’pockets first
With great value fares and regular buses running all day every day, you canleave the hassle and cost of parking on the driveway this Christmas with First
THE EASY WAY TO GET INTOYORK THIS CHRISTMAS
Our services will run throughout the festive period (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) so you cansit back and relax .̂
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J E W E L L E R S
family owned, established business since 1970
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jewellers
67 Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HY T: 01904 [email protected]
Harrogate • York • Northallerton
Yellow is the new black
Eternity Collection
FirstDayGroup
£7.60
FirstWeek£12.50
FirstDay£3.80
For more details nearer the time visit www.firstgroup.com/york
• Over 5,000 FREE parking spaces across 6 Park & Ride sites surrounding the city centre
• Fast and frequent services taking you directly into the city centre
• Extended services Thursdayevenings and weekends so you can enjoy late night Christmas shopping
• Buses every 10 minutes
• Enjoy FREE WiFi on-board
FirstDayGroup
£7.60
Return£2.80
Plus kids go FREE!!
Grea
t v
alue tickets
For more information visit www.yorkparkandride.co.uk
*
*If you’re travelling with family, 2 children aged up to 16 or less can travel for free with every full fare-paying adult. †Group tickets are valid for up to 4 people including children, after 0900 Monday - Friday and all day at weekends. ^Boxing Day services will be run in partnership with City of York Council.
Putting ourcustomers’pockets first
With great value fares and regular buses running all day every day, you canleave the hassle and cost of parking on the driveway this Christmas with First
THE EASY WAY TO GET INTOYORK THIS CHRISTMAS
Our services will run throughout the festive period (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) so you cansit back and relax .̂
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Enjoy a truly magical Christmas with a visit to Castle Howard this festive season when Yorkshire’s finest historic house is lit by candles and firelight, whilst soaring trees and traditional twigs glisten with hundreds of baubles.
Enjoy live music, audiences with Father Christmas and festive shopping.
Christmas Markets | Gift Shops | Farm Shop | Garden Centre | Restaurants and Cafés
Find out more at www.castlehoward.co.uk
Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA | 01653 648333
Saturday 21 November to Wednesday 23 December
2015
