Ryan Caulfield
News Story
York St. Nicholas Christmas Market
Masses Flood in to Christmas Market
It is no surprise that York’s Christmas Market is one of themost sought after in the country around the festive period, and this year is no exception, with thousands flocking in to the small historic city for a taste of the market, located right in the heart of the city.
A picturesque setting in the crisp, dark evenings leading up to Christmas, the market offers a wide variety of products, from ornaments, items for the house, originally sourced alcohol and unique crafted gifts, not to mention the food, from burgers, to crepes and Indian street food too. As well as this, there are stalls which sell sweet items such as chocolate and fudge, which prove very popular. An opportunity not to be missed in picking up some original gifts for family or friends.
This year the market is particularly busy in the lead up to Christmas with one man, Craig Maxton from Nottingham saying: “It adds to the atmosphere.” Although others had a different viewpoint, with Jenny Roscoe from Manchester saying: “You just can’t move in the market.”
The city centre events manager, Dominic Berry of Make it York said York had gained a reputation of the UK’s most festive city, although safety is the number one priority in terms of managing how crowded the market gets.
“The layout of the fair has been worked out carefully with the advice and support of the North Yorkshire fire department as well as well as the York Safety Advisory Group,” he said.
“We’ve also made changes over the last few years to widen the pathways in between the stalls.”
“Though it can be a little uncomfortable at peak times, feedback about the fair has been fantastic.”
“The best advice for anyone who wants to avoid the crowds is to visit the fair weekdays and in the evenings.”
The York Christmas market is a chance for couples, families and friends to really get in the Christmas spirit as the countdown nears ever so closely. The market and all its stalls really are generating a buzz around the city and there is a real hearty warm atmosphere, with locals and people coming far and wide to get a glimpse of what’s on offer, and they really won’t be disappointed, with the range of food, and hot drinks to keep them satisfied as they wander from stall to stall.