York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)

About this car boot sale

A Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday car boot sale in York, Yorkshire, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) car boot sale, York — Photo: Illustration: AI-generated impression, not a photo of the venue

York Christmas Market, also known as the St Nicholas Fair, takes over Parliament Street and the surrounding streets of York (YO1 8SG) each festive season. Running from mid-November through to just before Christmas, it fills the city centre with around 70 wooden chalets showcasing small businesses and independent makers from across the country.

The market opens daily except Tuesdays from 10:30 AM, with stalls trading through to 5:00 PM. Entry is completely free, so there is no charge to wander the festive streets. York Card holders and local residents can also unlock special discounts from many of the traders dotted around the fair.

Expect a brilliant mix of creative gifts, luxury stationery, handmade crafts and plenty of food and drink, from Yorkshire pudding-flavoured beer to a Swiss-style alpine dining chalet. There is hardstanding underfoot, nearby parking, public toilets, hot refreshments throughout, and dogs are welcome as you browse.

Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from November to December, buyers from 10.30am.

Open on: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Next date: Thursday 12 November 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 10:30 AM
Closes at: 5:00 PM
Season: November to December
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking, toilets, refreshments and dogs on a lead.

Dog friendly 🐾
Parking on site
Toilets on site
Food & drink ☕
Outdoor venue
Around 70 stalls

Only confirmed facilities are listed. Anything missing may still be there — tell us what to add.

Car boot sale pricing & entry fees

Entry is free for buyers; seller pitches trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.

Entry for buyers

Free entry

Free

Gates open from 10:30 AM

Pitches for sellers

Trade stalls by application — contact the organiser

Prices are a guide from the latest listing details — please confirm with the organiser before travelling.

What to expect

Around 70 stalls, busiest in the first hour. A quick guide based on the opening times, size and facilities; see the reviews below for first-hand accounts.

Best time to arrive: From 10:30 AM, when buyers are let in
Size & crowd: Moderate (~70 stalls)

Variety of second-hand bargains
Good food & drink options
Dog-friendly atmosphere
Family-friendly atmosphere
Busiest first thing on a Saturday morning
Mostly outdoors — few covered areas
Bring cash — most sellers are cash only

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair): whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) open today?

No — York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) is not on today (Monday 21 September). The next sale is Thursday 12 November.

Is York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) on tomorrow?

No — York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) is not on tomorrow (Tuesday 22 September). The next sale is Thursday 12 November.

Is York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) open this Saturday or Sunday?

No — York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) is not on this weekend (26–27 September). The next sale is Thursday 12 November.

What time does York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) start?

Buyers can arrive from 10:30 AM, the sale closes around 5:00 PM.

What are the 2026 dates for York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)?

The next 2026 dates for York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) are Thu 12 Nov, Fri 13 Nov and Sat 14 Nov.

How much does York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) cost?

Buyer entry is free and a seller pitch costs trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.

When is the next York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)?

The next sale is expected on Thu 12 Nov, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Is there parking at York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) dog friendly?

Yes, well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.

Does York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) run all year round?

York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) runs seasonally, November to December.

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Please contact the car boot organiser or check their official website to confirm it is running. Some car boot sales cancel due to poor weather if they do not have indoor facilities.