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York Christmas Market food and drink
York Christmas Market is scheduled for 12 November–21 December 2026. Visit York lists opening Wednesday to Monday, with Tuesdays closed. Use this guide for nearby permanent venues; the food trader line-up has not yet been published.
The 2026 dates and hours
Visit York lists 10:30am–7pm on opening days, with a 5pm finish on 21 December. The market is closed on Tuesdays. Check the organiser’s page before travelling in case arrangements change.
Market stalls and nearby restaurants
The venues below are permanent businesses near the Shambles, not confirmed market traders. A restaurant booking can give you a fixed meal stop; for stalls, wait for the organiser’s trader list before planning around a specific dish.
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Ambiente Tapas Fossgate
Tapas at the Fossgate branch, with a charcoal oven, plant-based menu choices and published ground-floor wheelchair access.
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Ambiente Tapas Goodramgate
Ambiente’s smaller Goodramgate restaurant, with an intimate two-floor setting and different access arrangements from the Fossgate branch.
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Ate O'Clock
A tucked-away High Ousegate restaurant with a covered courtyard, British dishes and separate menus for several dietary preferences.
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