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Knaresborough Christmas Market set to return
Knaresborough’s Christmas market is set to return next month.
Centred around a Christmas tree in the town’s market place, the event will take place on Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, with a range of stalls and attractions.
Almost 80 stalls will sell seasonal goods, decorations, cards, gifts, home decor, jewellery, accessories, artisan products and the best of locally sourced produce.
Mulled wine and performances by a wide variety of local dancers, brass bands and choirs will add to the festive atmosphere, as shoppers browse the brightly lit stalls and local independent shops.
Bill Taylor, chair of Knaresborough Christmas Market, said:
Last year’s market was a huge success and we were thrilled with the feedback from both traders and visitors.
The 2026 market promises to be even bigger and there has been a really high demand from traders. Whilst a lot of our visitor favourites will be returning again this year, we’ve worked hard to attract some new stallholders too, including original arts and crafts, high quality hand crafted goods, products of local and regional excellence and seasonal stalls.
Fireworks at Knaresborough Christmas Market. Picture: Charlotte Gale.
The event, which is organised by volunteers from the local Rotary and Lions Clubs and Knaresborough & District Chamber and part funded through David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, will also include a range of indoor craft fairs.
Committee member Charlotte Gale added:
We have a fantastic range of local independent shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants in town, not just in the market square, but on the surrounding streets and High Street. We hope that visitors to the market will also take the time to explore everything which Knaresborough has to offer.
The market will close at 4.30pm on December 6 and finish with a firework display set against the backdrop of Knaresborough viaduct and the Nidd Gorge.
The centre of Knaresborough is largely pedestrianised for the event, but the bus and railway stations are only a short walk away and a free Park and Ride is available all weekend from the GSPK car park on Manse Lane to Chapel Street, close to the market square.
Buses will run from 8am - 5.30pm throughout the weekend. For those coming from further afield, there are also a variety of coach trips available from throughout Yorkshire, the Midlands, the North East and the North West.
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