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2 THE FESTIVE SEASON STARTS HERE! Saturday 21 November 2015 Sunday 3 January 2016 Book now at: yorkshireswinterwonderland.com skate play shop dine

3 19 November to 23 December Merry Christmas! 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! 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 Cover image: Gareth Buddo Getting to York Sometimes things change! Please check our website for additional information and updated events: visityork.org/christmas 03 38

4 Christmas Events Calendar 2015 The ultimate guide to what s on in and around York during the festive season. 14 Oct 17 Dec Cards for Good Causes On sale at St Helen s Church and St Martin s Church cardsforcharity.co.uk 21 Oct 4 Jan Christmas Adventure Stockeld Park stockeldpark.co.uk Nov Dec (selected dates) Santa Cruise Christmas Nights Afloat YorkBoat yorkboat.co.uk 1 Nov York Does Vintage Merchant Adventurers Hall britaindoesvintage.co.uk 2 8 Nov Made in Yorkshire Festive Fayre Parliament Street madeinyorkshire.org.uk Nov Living North Christmas Fair York Racecourse livingnorth.com 17 Nov 3 Jan The Keeping of Christmas Fairfax House fairfaxhouse.co.uk 19 Nov Festive First Night St Helen s Square Get the festive season underway from 6pm at the annual lights switch-on. visityork.org/christmas 19 Nov 23 Dec York St Nicholas Fair Various locations See page 21 for details visityork.org/christmas 21 Nov 23 Dec Castle Howard at Christmas castlehoward.co.uk 21 Nov 13 Dec (weekends only) Nunnington Hall s 1920s Christmas Experience Nunnington Hall nationaltrust.org.uk/ nunnington 21 Nov 13 Dec (weekends only) Father Christmas Visits Nunnington Hall nationaltrust.org.uk/ nunnington 21 Nov & 2 Dec Christmas Craft Events York Castle Museum yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk 21 Nov 3 Jan The Ice Factor at Yorkshire s Winter Wonderland York Designer Outlet theicefactor.co.uk

5 Follow the Ice Trail 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. 22 Nov Made Locally With Love Merchant Adventurers Hall madelocallywithlove.co.uk Nov Festive Medieval Market Barley Hall barleyhall.co.uk/christmas 26 Nov & 9 Dec Christmas Twilight Tour Fairfax House fairfaxhouse.co.uk 26 Nov 13 Dec Made in Yorkshire Festive Fayre Guildhall (behind Mansion House) madeinyorkshire.org.uk 28 Nov 20 Dec (weekends only) & 21 Dec 3 Jan Deck the Halls Fountains Abbey nationaltrust.org.uk/ fountains-abbey 28 Nov 20 Dec (weekends only) Father Christmas s Grotto Fountains Abbey nationaltrust.org.uk/ fountains-abbey 28 Nov 27 Dec (weekends only) & 28 Dec 1 Jan Music and Lights Fountains Abbey nationaltrust.org.uk/ fountains-abbey 28 Nov 23 Dec (weekends only) Santa Specials North Yorkshire Moors Railway nymr.co.uk 29 Nov York Does Vintage Merchant Adventurers Hall britaindoesvintage.co.uk 30 Nov 23 Dec (Mon Thurs) Christmas Lunches Fountains Abbey fountains-abbey 30 Nov 31 Dec Children s Christmas Trail York Castle Museum yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk 30 Nov 31 Dec Christmas at the Castle York Castle Museum yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk 30 Nov 24 Dec (selected dates) Father Christmas Toy Museum York Castle Museum yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk Continued on page 8 visityork.org/christmas 05

6 2 for 1 entry Christmas Codebreakers The ultimate live action journey through Yorkshire s murky past. 12 Clifford Street, York YO1 9RD Tel: thedungeons.com/york 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 You have one hour to beat North Yorkshire s first live escape room experience. For a fun break from Christmas shopping, you can crack the codes, solve the puzzles, and unlock your imagination at Gr8escape York where time is key. 4a Colliergate, York, YO1 8BP info@gr8escapeyork.co.uk YorkBoat Santa Cruise York s most unique Santa experience. Meet Santa and friends on a one hour magical tour. We won t give too much away and spoil 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 Ticket Prices : 9.50 Adults Children Dates: Saturday and Sunday 5th - 20th December and 22nd 23rd December. Christmas Party BBQ Cruise Get into the festive spirit and dance away to those trusty Christmas tunes. Perfect for your company do or just an excuse to party. Our Christmas Nights 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 Limited spaces available per cruise. Ticket Price: 32 (over 18yrs only) Dates: Every Friday and Saturday 4th 19th December. Private hire also available, individualise your own chartered riverboat with decorations, buffets, entertainment and more. Special discounts and packages available for Christmas. Visit for details or call

7 HAVE A MAGICAL WINTER SANTA SPECIALS AND SANTA TRAINS 28 & 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. THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP Buy someone Membership this Christmas and help keep the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Registered Charity ) 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 WINTER ADVENTURES 7 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 GALORE Have Christmas wrapped up early with gift vouchers and present ideas for all ages both in our station shops and online 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 FOLLOW US NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY AND NORTHYORKSHIREMOORSRAILWAY Registered charity number

8 Christmas Events Calendar 2015 Christmas at the Minster Throughout Dec Christmas Chocolate Tours York s Chocolate Story yorkschocolatestory.com 4 December Christmas Concert: Just Another Star Fairfax House fairfaxhouse.co.uk 4 12 Dec York Early Music Christmas Festival Various locations ncem.co.uk/xmas 4 5 December York Minster Choir Christmas Carol Concert York Minster yorkminster.org 5 20 Dec Christmas Tree Festival All Saints Church, Helmsley visithelmsley.co.uk 5 6, Dec Festive Fun with Father Christmas Barley Hall barleyhall.co.uk 5 13 Dec Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood Helmsley Arts Centre helmsleyarts.co.uk 6 Dec Carols by Candlelight Fountains Abbey nationaltrust.org.uk/ fountains-abbey 10 & 12 Dec Early Years Explorers Christmas Special York Castle Museum yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk 10 Dec Vespertine St Saviour s Church vespertineyork.com 10 Dec 24 Jan Dick Whittington and his Meerkat York Theatre Royal at the National Railway Museum yorktheatreroyal.co.uk 11 Dec 3 Jan Jack and the Beanstalk Grand Opera House atgtickets.com/york 12 Dec Dalesmen Singers Concert Nunnington Hall nationaltrust.org.uk/ nunnington Dec Ice Trail Various locations visityork.org/christmas 12 13, Dec A Christmas Carol York Castle Museum yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk 08

9 Santa at Barley Hall 13 Dec Green groweth the holly : Tudor Music for Christmas Nunnington Hall nationaltrust.org.uk/ nunnington 17 Dec A Medieval Christmas with Trouvere Barley Hall barleyhall.co.uk/christmas Dec Castle Howard Late Night Opening Castle Howard castlehoward.co.uk 19 Dec A Little Diggers Christmas St Saviour s Church digyork.com Dec Winter Tales at Fairfax House Fairfax House fairfaxhouse.co.uk Dec Christmas Antiques Festival King s Manor visityork.org/christmas 19 Dec Special Victorian Christmas Evening York Castle Museum yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk Dec Victorian Christmas Experience York Castle Museum yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk 20 Dec York Community Carols 2015 York Barbican yorkcommunitycarols.co.uk 22 & 24 Dec 9 Lessons and Carols York Minster yorkminster.org 23 Dec 3 Jan Peter Pan on Ice York Barbican yorkbarbican.co.uk 24 Dec First Eucharist of Christmas York Minster yorkminster.org 25 Dec Holy Communion, Eucharist of Christmas Day, Choral Matins & Evensong York Minster yorkminster.org Sometimes things change! Please check our website for additional information and updated events: visityork.org/christmas 09

10 Experience the magic of a Georgian Christmas Fairfax House, Castlegate, York YO1 9RN Vivien Leigh: Public Faces, Private Lives 19 September 20 December 2015 Treasurer s House, York See website for opening days and times, pre-booking advisable via 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

11 Kids Go FREE in 2015* Christmas at the Castle 30 NOVEMBER 31 DECEMBER 2015 at York Castle Museum Victorian Christmas Experience Saturday 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 l brought to life in See A Christmas Caro Victorian street. our beautifully decorated and present in Discover toys of the past Museum. Father Christmas Toy ristmas Trail Follow the Children s Ch er. and enjoy some festive che Special Victorian Christmas Evening Friday 18 December, 6.30pm 8.30pm Join us us as we celebrate a Victorian Christmas. For further details, including event times and prices, please visit FREE Admission with your YMT Card *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.

12 Festive Family Fun 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. 12

13 Dick Whittington and his Meerkat National Railway Museum 10 Dec 24 Jan Jack and the Beanstalk Grand Opera House 11 Dec 3 Jan Berwick Kaler, panto s longest-serving dame, is back! For this year only, his showstopping performance will take place at The Signal Box Theatre at the National Railway Museum while York Theatre Royal undergoes a 4.1million redevelopment. 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. Santa Spotting 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. visityork.org/christmas 13

14 a must see pantomime 10 December January 2016 The Signal Box Theatre At the National Railway Museum Daily Mail Box Office yorktheatreroyal.co.uk NEW PANTOMIME PRODUCTIONS LTD PRESENTS The Cat Gallery STARRING JADE CAROLINE RUSS STUART ELLIS BARNES SPENCER WADE FURTHER STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED GOOD OLD TRADITIONAL FAMILY PANTOMIME (YORKSHIRE POST ON PREVIOUS PRODUCTION) FRI 11 DEC SUN 3 JAN * * CALLS 7P PER MIN PLUS YOUR PHONE COMPANY S ACCESS CHARGE *(BKG FEES) Quality Gifts for Cat Lovers and their feline friends Shop online: 45 Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HT

15 Discover a Traditional Christmas at 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 Market Part of York s St Nicholas Fayre Thurs 26th to Sun 29th Nov A Medieval Christmas with Trouvere Thurs 17th Dec Plus, don t miss: Festive Fun with Father Christmas Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 13th & Sun 14th Dec Pre-booking essential, you know how busy old St Nick can get... or call TheJORVIKGroup #HomeofChristmas The JORVIK Group is owned by York Archaeological Trust, a registered charity in England & Wales (No ) and Scotland (No. SCO42846)

16 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. 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. 16

17 Out of Town Take 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 Shopping From 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. 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 Shopmobility is a great way for visitors with mobility problems to get around. Call to hire a scooter or wheelchair from the second floor of Piccadilly car park. Visit travel/mobility.aspx to find out more. visityork.org/christmas 17

18 CLEGGS AT CHRISTMAS An eclectic range of home and gift items 6 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LQ cleggsyork.com

19 Discover the magic at Coppergate Centre this Christmas We have Fenwick, shoe shops, art galleries, popular fashion stores plus the world famous Viking Museum and undercover car parking with Shopmobility scooter hire. To discover more visit:

20 WiFi available in York city centre Our unlimited high-speed WiFi is available 24/7 in and around: York City Centre 6 Park&Ride Terminals University of York Campus. To get online take these 3 easy steps: 1 - Select CityConnectWiFi 2 - Open up a browser 3 - Select a log-in method and away you go... Next time you use our free WiFi there s no need to log-in again, simply open up a browser and you ll be connected.

21 The s a l o h c i N t York S Fair 2015 Free parking! On the Festive First Night (19 November) enjoy free parking at all City of York Council car parks from 6pm. 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 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. You will find that no two weekends are the same at the markets as a packed visityork.org/christmas 21

22 CHURCH STREE T 5 King s S 3 St Sampson s Square P 1 The Judge s Lodging LENDAL DAV Y G AT E 2 Guildhall OPE Mond NING TIM ay to ES W 10am ednesda y to Thur sday 6pm to Sat u 10am to 9p rday m Sund 10am ay to 5pm

23 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 5 Square SH AM You ll find locally made gifts at the Made in Yorkshire Festive Fayre taking place between 26 Nov and 13 Dec. BL 3. St Sampson s Square ES From foodie treats to quirky crafts, there is something for everyone this Christmas at the St Sampson s Square stalls. 4 Shambles Market 4. Shambles Market The rejuvenated Shambles Market is filled with Christmas gift ideas sourced from across York and beyond King s Square Meet Father Christmas in his cosy grotto and enjoy a magical festive experience in the heart of York. Parliament Street 6. Parliament Street Shop among the stalls for Yorkshire goods, from scrummy honey to cosy blankets. 7 Coppergate 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. visityork.org/christmas 23

24 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 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 for details. 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. 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 to find out more. Book Your Stay Feeling Festive 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 , info@visityork.org or check out www. visityork.org/christmas from mid-october. 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 24 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.

25 Tis the Season to be Shopping Vangarde Shopping Park has everything you need for the perfect Christmas. With the region s only John Lewis, one of the largest Marks and Spencers in York and a huge Next store, you ll be sure to tick off everything on your list this Christmas. Don t forget to round up your visit by relaxing at one of our cafés or restaurants!

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27 Don t Miss CHRISTMAS FAIR 2015 SPECIAL TICKET OFFER York Racecourse 12th 15th November Simply bring along this advert to the fair to gain FREE entry for one person when accompanying one full paying ticket holder. For more information call: or visit EXPERIENCE THE WINTER COLLECTION IN OUR YORK STORE 11 Lendal, York, YO1 8AQ, Tel:

28 Fa La La La Laaa! 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. 28

29 Merry Musical High Notes Here are some more seasonal musical dates for the diary Heavenly Music There will be some special musical events taking place at the awe-inspiring York Minster. 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. 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 visityork.org/christmas 29

30 e Earl Grey Tea Rooms & Gi Shop For a true Christmas treat, on this famous medieval street, join us for a delectable high tea or delicious light meal, served amidst oak beams draped with festive décor and oozing warmth and tradition. en browse our well stocked gi shop, selling china, individual gi ware, jams, pickles and teas from around the world. Perfect for a special celebration or just a break from a busy shopping spree! Open daily from 10.00am e Quintessential English Tea Room (We also serve coffee!) Shambles Tel: THE THREE TUNS 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 It s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Fantastic Christmas Parties Celebrate Christmas with a taste of luxury Enjoy festive fi ne dining aboard beautifully restored rail carriage, the Countess of York. Festive Afternoon Tea Sunday Lunches with Santa January Party Nights Contact us today for a copy of our brochure, Call or To find out more contact our team today T: E: countessofyork@nrm.org.uk events@middletonsyork.co.uk Middletons Hotel, Skeldergate, York YO1 6DU

31 Michael s Brasserie From late November and throughout December, Michael s Brasserie offers a superb Christmas lunch and dinner, as well as its regular menu at reasonable prices. Different daily specials are also always available. The restaurant is open 7 days a week serving award winning breakfast, lunch and dinner, and boasts an excellent range of wines. 54 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HZ Tel: info@galtreslodgehotel.co.uk Enjoy free fittings by our trained experts

32 12 13 December 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. Eat, Drink & Be Merry 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 or pop into the Visit York Information Centre for more of York s culinary highlights. 32

33 Hello 2016! 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. Forty Winks 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 or call visityork.org/christmas 33

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36 The Great Festive Escape Use York as your base to take a trip outside of the City Walls and indulge in some magical Christmas experiences. 36

37 Christmases Past 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. All Aboard! 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. Do You Wanna Build a Snowman? One of the many highlights at the Christmas Adventure at 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. Oh Christmas Tree! 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. visityork.org/christmas 37

38 Getting to York By Road Key to City Centre M 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 or visit By Bus Main roads Restricted vehicle access Visitor Information Centres Place of Interest Barley Hall City wall Post Offices are located at Lendal, Micklegate and Colliergate m SYCAMORE TERRACE LONGFIELD TERRACE ALMERY TER. Marygate CAR PARK FREDERIC STREET H ST Regular bus services run to York from many towns and cities in the area, including Leeds, Selby and Scarborough. Call Bus Info on or visit Esplanade CAR PARK By Taxi Call Streamline Taxis on Left Luggage Queen Street, adjacent to the long stay car park at York Railway Station, YO24 1AD. Park & Ride 2 National Railway Museum York Railway Station Left luggage QUEEN LEEMAN STATIO B A R 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 parking. For further information about visiting York, call Visit York Information Centre on LOWTHER TER. THE CRESCENT ST R E ET Micklegate Bar- Henry VII Experience MOSS BLOSSOM STREET PARK ST NU SOUTH PARA EAST MOUNT RD. Copyright VisitYork Produced by C 38

39 MARYGATE LANE ETHERTON REET ROAD N ROAD LANE STATION MARYGATE ROAD MICKLEGATE CLIFTON BOOTHAM ST. NNERY LANENUNNERY LANE DE.uk ap & Car Parking Riverboat pick-up points Toilets WC City of York Council operated car park STREET Yorkshire Museum Museum Gardens River Ouse Yorkboat War Memorial Gardens TOFT GREEN York Brewery Bar onvent Trust Other/private car parks 1000 ft 2 Nunnery Lane CAR PARK ROUGIER TRINITY PRIORY STREET 7 DEWSBURY TER. WC SCARCROFT LA. DALE STREET Register Office Castle CAR PARK York Art Gallery King s Manor ST. TANNER LAN E LOWER PRIORY ST. SWAIN ST. S GEO. HUDSON ST. ROW JNR. I LL BISHOPH EXHIBITION Lendal Bridge SQUARE PL. BOOTHAM LEONARDS PETERGATE GILLYGATE MUSEUM ST. DUNCOMBE NORTH FETTER BISHOPHILL FAIRFAX STREET STREET HAMPDEN ST. VICTOR ST. BENEDICT RD. PORTLAND ST. BRIDGE SENIOR KYME PRICES LA. CLAREMONT TERRACE Bootham Row CAR PARK ROW WC York Theatre Royal Yorkwalk 9 2 LENDAL Mansion House LANE ST. BUCKINGHAM STREET STREET BLAKE ST. NEWTON TERR. Union Terrace CAR PARK HIGH ST. STREET STONE- GATE SQ. HELEN S City Screen WC PLACE SKELDERGATE CARR S LANE CLARENCE ST. DAVYGATE CONEY STREET QUEEN S STAITH CROMWELL ROAD BISHOPGATE ST. DARNBO MINSTER LITTLE STONEGATE NEW ST. LOW OUSEGATE GRAPE LANE FEASEGATE NESSGATE POSTERN BROOK GARDEN STREET LORD MAYOR S WALK Treasurer s Dean s Park York House Minster The Ghost Trail of York Ouse Bridge YD. BACK SWINEGATE CLIFFORD ST. COLLEGE ST. DEANGATE LOW PETERGATE SWINEGATE MARKET ST. LANE PETER CL. CHURCH ST. PARLIAMENT ST. HIGH OUSEGATE COPP ERGATE TERRY AVENUE SHAMBLES CASTLEGATE Original Ghost Walk Opera House 7 Friargate Theatre York Dungeon Army Museum 59 7 Barley Hall Roman Bathhouse Yorkboat Holy Trinity Church GOODRAMGATE WC Shambles Market Skeldergate Bridge TOWER ST. TOWER STREET OGLEFORTH ST. JOHN STREET GOODRAMGATE COLLIERGATE PAVEMENT Bedern Hall S P EN ST. ANDREWGATE ST. SAVIOURGATE FOSSGATE PICCADILLY TOWER PENLEY S Monk Bar CAR PARK THE Piccadilly CAR PARK ST. MAURICE S ALDWA RK LANE KINGS SQUARE York s Chocolate Story Gr8escape The Ghost Hunt The Terror Trail 8 Coppergate Centre JORVIK WC Ghost Creeper 3 Fairfax House Castle CAR PARK Clifford s Tower St. George s Field CAR PARK WC STREET Castle Mills Bridge JACKSON GROVE STREET DIG STONEBOW GARDEN PL. Merchant Adventurers Hall York Castle Museum FEWSTER MONKGATE PICCADILLY Castle Mills CAR PARK FISHERGATE WAY LOWTHER STREET Monkgate Bar- Richard III Experience 9 The Duchess Foss Bank CAR PARK RD. JEWBURY STREET CARMELITE STREET PEASHOLME GREEN ST. DENYS RD. MILL ST. 9 WALMGATE GEORGE LEAD MILL LN. STREET FOSS BANK MARGARET ST. HOPE STREET PARAGON STREET FAWCETT ST. 8 7 HUNTINGTON RD. KENT STREET HEWORTH GREEN Hungate Bridge York Barbican Centre AD LAYERTHORPE FOSS NAVIGATION ROAD National Centre for Early Music BARBICAN ISLANDS ROA D 8 ROAD WILLIS ST. visityork.org/christmas 39

40 Getting to York 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 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 Get in Touch Askham Bar Grimston Bar Monks Cross Poppleton Bar Rawcliffe Bar York Designer Outlet For general enquiries and more information about seasonal Park & Ride services, call or visit 40

41 A59 to Harrogate and Skipton to RHS Harlow Carr 20 miles Poppleton Bar Park & Ride B1224 to Wetherby Rawcliffe Bar Park & Ride A1237 OUTER RING ROAD A59 A64 to Tadcaster, Leeds and A1(M) B1224 WETHERBY RD. Major Bus Stops on Route Leeman Road for National Rail Museum Station Avenue Museum Street Bootham (outbound) Nether Poppleton A64 BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD Major Bus Stops on Route Blossom Street Railway Station Rougier Street Micklegate (inbound only) Clifford Street Chapelfields Askham Bar Park & Ride Woodthorpe A19 to Thirsk, Teeside and Darlington Beningbrough Hall 8 miles ACOMB ROAD A19 Cold War Bunker Acomb Holgate Major Bus Stops on Route Blossom Street Railway Station Rougier Street Micklegate (inbound only) Tower Street Skelton Rawcliffe HOLGATE ROAD Holgate Windmill SHIPTON RD. WATER END L EEMAN York Station ROAD TADCASTER Clifton Moor Clifton Moor Shopping Centre BLOSSOM STREET QUEE N CLIFT ON ST. River Ouse ROAD STATIONRD. York Racecourse Bishopthorpe Palace Bishopthorpe B1363 to Helmsley to International Bird of Prey Centre 24 miles B1383 WIGGINTON York Hospital BOOTHAM Web Adventure Park ROAD MUSEUM STREET ROUGIER NUNNERY ST. LA NE Middlethorpe A64 Monks Cross Park & Ride Designer Outlet Major Bus Stops on Route Clifford Street Rougier Street Railway Station Toilets in shopping centre Designer Outlet Major Bus Stops on Route Peasholme Green The Stonebow Rougier Street Also serves Monks Cross shopping centres York City Centre GILLYG ATE SKELDERGATE York Minster CLIFFORD ST. SKELDERGATE BRIDGE LORD MAYORS THE STONEBOW PICCADILLY Castle Museum TOWER ST. WALK FULFORD A19 ROAD PEASEHOLME GREE N River Foss PARAGON FISHERGATE Huntington WALMGATE FOSS ISLANDS STREET Barbican Centre Fulford Morrisons A1237 OUTER RING ROAD Monks Cross Shopping Centre and MotorSports Village JAMES RD. STREET A1036 MALTON Heworth HULL A64 A19 to Selby Selby Abbey 14 miles ROAD Osbaldwick Grimston Bar Park & Ride Heslington University of York ROAD A64 A64 to Scarborough, Malton and Pickering to Castle Howard and Arboretum Trust 8 miles Piglets Adventure Farm 8 miles Yorkshire Lavender 13 miles Dalby Forest and Sutton Bank 25 miles North Yorkshire Moors Railway 26 miles A64 YORK BY-PASS Murton Major Bus Stops on Route Morrisons, James Street (inbound) Peasholme Green (inbound) Piccadilly Walmgate (outbound) A166 to Driffield and Bridlington to Breezy Knees 6 miles A166 A1079 A1079 to Beverley and Hull The Deep 40 miles B1288 to Air Museum and York Maze 6 miles Askham Bar P&R route Designer Outlet P&R route Grimston P&R route Monks Cross P&R route Poppleton Bar P&R route Rawcliffe Bar P&R route City Centre Stops Visitor information centre Toilets Disabled toilets Produced by 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 org/christmascoachparking, christmascoaches@makeityork.com or call Shopmobility Scooters, powered wheelchairs or manual wheelchairs are available to hire. Wheelchairs are 5 per day Scooters 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 visityork.org/christmas 41

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44 Saturday 21 November to Wednesday 23 December 2015 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 Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA