York Christmas Market opens next week with 70 vendors

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 16:28 · Archive

York Christmas Market opens on 12 November with around 70 traders in alpine-style chalets on Parliament Street.

York Christmas Market opens on 12 November and runs until 21 December, attracting visitors from across the world. Around 70 vendors will trade in alpine-style chalets on Parliament Street, with more than 80 per cent of traders from Yorkshire.

The market is introducing significant changes this year. A new rest day on Tuesdays will see the market close, with normal footstreet hours of 10.30am to 5pm applying instead. Parking arrangements are also being adjusted.

Last year the market recorded 961,730 footfalls on Parliament Street, though this figure was partly estimated due to camera data issues. Despite the footfall falling by almost a quarter year-on-year, visitor satisfaction rose to 92 per cent. Surveys showed visitors wanted more variety in stalls, for the event to be spread out and better crowd management. Make It York reported the market was part of an exceptional year as York's brand continued to grow stronger nationally and internationally.

How it is being reported

• Preparations underway for York Christmas Market - take a lookTraders from across York and beyond are starting their preparations as the York Christmas Market gets ready to open its doors in 10 days time.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 2 Nov, 16:00
• Preparations underway for York Christmas Market - take a lookTraders from across York and beyond are starting their preparations as the York Christmas Market gets ready to open its doors in 10 days time.The Press (York) · 2 Nov, 16:00

In this story: York · Parliament Street · Make it York · Yorkshire

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