The Jorvik Viking Centre has been plunged into deep winter! For the first time ever, you can see what Viking York would look like in a snowy winter. We have been to the Jorvik Viking Centre many times over the years and I love to see how it has evolved. …
Kirkgate is the reconstructed Victorian Street in the heart of the York Castle Museum. It has been beautifully decorated for Christmas with festive garlands and twinkling lights. There is also a beautiful Christmas tree which is definitely the star attraction and everyone wants their photograph taken beside it! Talking of…
We haven’t visited Barley Hall for years, and I was keen to see it decorated for Christmas, so we took a trip there last weekend. They call it ‘York’s Hidden Medieval Townhouse’, which perfectly describes it. You can find it in Coffee Yard, on a snicket between Stonegate and Grape…
Things to do in York at Christmas – York really comes alive at Christmas and is a beautiful place to visit with lots of things to do from visiting Santa to ice skating or a panto. We have gorgeous Christmas lights, a famous Christmas market, and we even have two…
We visited The Milner York for a festive afternoon tea this week. Firstly, if you haven’t already heard about The Milner, it is the large hotel next to the railway station that was formerly the Royal York and more recently The Principal. Secondly, what better way to spend a winter’s…
York Christmas Market, What’s on and When? York is a magical place at Christmas with so many lovely things to see and do (have a look at our suggestions here!). You don’t get more festive though than St Nicholas’ Fair, York’s Christmas Market. Running all the way along Parliament Street…
York’s city-wide festive celebrations will get underway with St Nicholas Christmas Fair and the switching on of the city’s ever-growing collection of Winter lights. Why Winter lights rather than Christmas lights? Well, they are lit just before Christmas and stay on throughout the dark winter months, lighting York up until…
Are you looking for Christmas Wreath Making in York? I love to make my own wreaths and this sort of class is the highlights of my Christmas. I love the mix of holly and ivy against bright coloured ribbons and berries! Have a look at the wreath making classes I…
Where to find Christmas Dinner in York – if you are looking for somewhere to take the family on Christmas Day itself – here are a selection of places that are open for a festive Christmas Dinner celebration! Note – I am updating this post as details are released, the…
Venues for Christmas Parties in York – Are you organising the work’s Christmas party this year or just sorting out a Xmas get-together with friends? Here is a list of places in York that are offering Christmas Party nights. Jaipur Spice – for Groups of up to 300 103 Haxby…