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YORK CHRISTMAS MARKET & FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA

22 November 2026

2 Days from just £199.00

Elmbank York 4*

York Christmas Market is more than a shopping trip - it’s a cosy, storybook plunge into Dickensian streets humming with festive cheer. It is the ultimate Christmas experience with over 100 traditional chalet stalls selling inspired gift ideas, from local produce to traditional crafts. Stroll through the perfect Christmas card scene, complete with the aroma of roasting chestnuts, the sound of carol singers and York’s atmospheric streets. We’ve also included a luxurious Afternoon Tea at the hotel; this short break is the perfect way to start your festive season.

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Departing

22 Nov, 2026

Duration

2

Price

£199

Hotel

Elmbank York 4*

Title

York Christmas Market & Afternoon Tea


Itinerary

Day 1: Early morning departure from North Wales and travel to the captivating medieval city of York, the afternoon is free to wander around this historic city.

Make your way through the medieval web of narrow streets, fabulously adorned with festive decorations. Don’t miss the remarkable Shambles, York’s most famous street, with overhanging timber-framed buildings, some dating back to the 14th century.

Browse what’s on offer at the annual St Nicholas Fair, one of the most popular festive markets in the country. Like stepping into a scene from a Dickens tale, the lively Victorian market stalls sell everything from local produce to traditional gifts and crafts. Treat yourself to delicious food, fresh from the farmer’s market or indulge in a glass of warming mulled wine.

Enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.

Day 2: After breakfast, enjoy another day to experience the atmosphere of the Christmas Markets. Get yourself in the Christmas spirit as you wander around the St Nicholas Fair in the centre or you could wander off the beaten track to find some hidden gems down the Shambles.

We will return to the hotel by 2.30pm to enjoy a Festive Afternoon Tea, with Prosecco to start, sweet treats, savoury delights and bottomless Yorkshire Tea – the perfect way to end our break! Afterwards, we will make the return journey home to North Wales.

Hotel

Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton****

A boutique Art Nouveau hotel in historic York. Minutes from the heart of the city, overlooking the Knavesmire Strays, lies the Elmbank Hotel, a unique 19th-century mansion with a rich history. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Redesigned by Mackintosh contemporary, George Walton, the Elmbank Hotel is home to one of the finest and most complete Art Nouveau collections in the UK. Here, impressive stained-glass, beautiful murals, and detailed stencils meld with modern and sophisticated facilities to provide a space of style, comfort, and interest.

The stylish rooms all include ensuite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities.

There's a refined restaurant serving locally sourced, seasonal dishes, plus an opulent cocktail bar with a terrace, and a wood-panelled lounge with a fireplace and leather sofas.

York’s ancient city walls can be reached in just 10 minutes’ walk, with a further 5 to 10 minutes’ walk taking guests to the historic attractions, including the spectacular York Minster. Alternatively, there is a bus stop outside the hotel, and from there a bus into town takes 3 minutes.

Includes

  • 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
  • Festive Afternoon Tea at the Hotel