Posted: 29.09.26
York Christmas Market is open six days a week and closed for a rest day each Tuesday.
But York never stops sparkling.
From magical attractions and cosy cafés to independent shops, historic streets, museums, restaurants and winter walks, there is plenty to enjoy every day of the week.
Read on to plan your festive visit, explore more of York and make the most of the York Christmas Market and Christmas across the whole city.
The market is open from 10.30am – 7pm Wednesday - Monday with Tuesday a well deserved rest day for the stall holders.
Alpine chalets will line Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, showcasing local crafts, artisan products, unique gifts and delicious seasonal treats.
With more than 80% of traders coming from Yorkshire, the Market is a wonderful opportunity to support local Yorkshire businesses, discover the best of the region and find something unique.
As the stalls are announced we'll be sharing our favourites right here.
Image credits: VisitYork
York Minster at Christmas
York Minster welcomes the festive season with worship, music and family events. Highlights include Bach’s Sleepers, Wake at Evensong, the Advent Procession, and the Christmas Tree Festival, featuring decorated trees throughout the Minster. December brings Christmas carol concerts, The Nutcracker, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Sankta Lucia, candlelit Christmas hits and Carols by Candlelight.
Thor's On Ice
Just a 5 minute walk from the hotel - a new covered outdoor ice rink launches this Winter in the heart of York's historic Museum Gardens. Rosy cheeks, woodsmoke and wafts of cinnamon - that first-lap grin nobody can fake. Skate under the stars, come rain or shine, protected by a clear covering then thaw out post-skate with a spiced hot drink on the Alpine Terrace.
Pantomimes
Choose from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at York Theatre or The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook? at The Grand Opera House.
Image credits: Chapter of York and Thor's on Ice
Why Stay at No. 1 York?
Choose No.1 York for your Christmas market stay, just a ten minute stroll from the market along Bootham, under the raised city walls and past the historic Minster (most definitely worth a visit during your stay).
No. 1 brings a warm, individual take on a city break: thoughtful comfort, playful character and a sense of place, rather than a stay that could be anywhere. The feeling is considered but never stiff, with the kind of personal welcome from our team that helps you feel right at home.
After festive exploring, retreat to a hideaway shaped by the city’s culture and character and enjoy a little indulgence - perhaps a cocktail by the fire in the Rhubarb Bar, supper in Pearly Cow or a nightcap in the Marmalade Lounge.
For a Christmas Market visit No.1 York makes the stay part of the story.
You`ve found your next pet-friendly hotel 🐾
And for our furry friends who love to run around, dogs are now allowed on the beaches at Brighton and Margate too
Staying with us?
They`ll be spoilt with their very own @ivyandduke bed, welcome pack including a toy and plenty of attention 😉
📸: @atlas.thesammy, @livingwith.fi, @piggypuggypudding, @moosethecockapoo_
We’ve been feeling the change in seasons and so have you...
GUESTS WHO...
couldn’t wait for autumn
caught beautiful sunsets
escaped for a cosy break
noticed the little details
Which guest are you?
And just one month until Bath turns festive! ✨🎄
Autumn postcards in Bath - crisp air, honey-ed stones and a softer light 🍂💼
A mid-way stop if you`re travelling Edinburgh <-> London or a destination in its own right, a stay in York is perfect for the city-wanderer, history-lover, book-reader, solo-getaway-goer... 🚊🍂
Book 7 days ahead with our Ber Month Break offer to enjoy the best rates. 15% off one night, 20% off two nights and 35% off three nights 💤
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No. 42 Margate - Guest Room
Our smallest rooms in Margate have a certain warmth and cosiness to them. Sleep soundly in our double beds and re-energise or wind down with our coffee and tea. Spend your staycation enjoying your time at the hotel or have a wander around town!
Our sold-out first Seascape Sessions returns next month, 9th November
Capture one of Margate’s most iconic sea views in watercolour under the guidance of a trained artist
Your ticket includes all materials, a drink, and a slice of cake. No experience necessary!
Half-term escapes with all of the family!
There`s a record player and teas and coffees for the adults, tipis with toys, books and a @yotoplay player for the little ones and a very comfortable @ivyandduke bed and welcome pack for our four legged friends
A getaway is only fun when there`s something for everyone!
📸 - 1-4 @katie_sapegina, 5-7 @wearethelesueurs
In one month’s time York will look like this... ✨
Wake up to the tide. Unwind with the horizon 🌊
Just steps away from the beach…
Help yourself pantry…take your pick!
Slow sunset evenings
Golden hour magic in your room ✨
A cocktail at the bar. And another…
Views from your bed 🌊
A good seat, a perfectly shaken drink, and nowhere else you need to be.
Settle into the evening with us in Bath, York, Brighton, or Margate 🍸✨
If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll book a spa day ‘once things calm down’ — you’re the exact person The Spa at No. 1 York was designed for...
The Virginia Creeper has been signalling Autumn in York...🍁
If you want to make the most of your weekday getaway to this city there`s The `Ber month break offer
Stay 1 night = 15% off, 2 nights = 20% off, 3 nights = 35% off - book 3 weeks ahead
For stays Sunday-Thursday, room only until 11th November
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No. 124 Brighton - Guest Room
Looking over the spa and city, these rooms make for the perfect cosy getaway for two or a very lovely solo staycation. All the usual GuestHouse goodies, walk-in shower and king-size bed. Found on the first, second, third and fourth floors
The best beach getaways don’t follow a season 🌊
Every Lookout Suite comes with its own @spikeball set— because a little friendly competition is always in style
Autumn in Brighton looks like this...
What’s on in October?
The Story Trail - until 8th November. More than 30 beautiful hand-painted BookBench sculptures by a local artist are dotted across Brighton’s streets, parks and seafront inspired by the stories that shape our city
@brighton_dome Comedy Festival - 16th - 25th October. Stand-up, podcasts, family shows and more
Photoworks / Brighton Photo Biennial - 2nd October - 1st November. Photography exhibitions, installations and talks
Brighton Food Story - 2nd - 4th October. Explore how to build a food culture that is good for the city, for its people and the planet in a day of talks and a network of supper clubs over the weekend
Mutations Festival - multi-venue alternative music festival on 23 & 24 October
Concerts including Westlife and Soul II Soul at the Brighton Centre, plus shows at Brighton Dome, Concorde 2, CHALK and smaller venues.
Professor Brian Cox will also be performing his new tour Emergence at The Brighton Centre on 21 & 22 October, just five minutes from us
Photo credits - Emma Bailey and Brighton Dome
Charlotte and Matt turning heads at York 💍
📸 @ellieniamhphotos
Whisky & Vinyl Nights at Margate 🥃 🎶
Each month, we will explore one bourbon, one Scotch and one world whisky, all while spinning a mix of new and classic vinyl
13th October | 7 - 9pm
17th November | 7 - 9pm
15th December | 7 - 9pm
Tickets are £20 per person, secure your place now at @pearlycowmargate
10 days, 3 drinks, 1 bar not to be missed
@brightoncocktailfestival is back with ten days of the city’s best bars shaking, stirring and showing off their skills, 18th-27th September
Tickets are £20 which gives you access to £6 cocktails and £4 mocktails at No. 124 and over 50 other bars across the city.
Find us at the bar for a sip of Don’t Beet Around The Bush, Notorious F.I.G and Citrus Got Real (non-alc)🍸🍹 🥃
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