With just over four weeks to go until its popular Christmas Market weekend, Knaresborough promises to offer visitors a Yorkshire Christmas experience to remember this year.
Centred around the imposing Christmas tree in the town’s historic Market Place, this traditional Yorkshire market is a firm favourite with residents and visitors alike.
The market opens at 10am on Saturday 7th December, when the town centre will be filled with over 60 stalls selling seasonal goods, decorations, cards, gifts and the best of locally sourced produce.
Hot roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and performances by a wide variety of local dancers, brass bands and choirs will add to the festive atmosphere.
Market Chair, Hazel Haas, said:
“Last year’s market was a huge success and we were thrilled with the feedback from traders and visitors alike.
"The 2024 market promises to be even bigger and there has been a high demand from traders."
Hazel added:
"We are also keen that the market benefits the town as a whole.
"Members of our volunteer committee have been liaising with other local organisations and businesses to ensure that we are promoting the full range of festive events taking place in Knaresborough over the market weekend.
"We are also supporting Rotary, Lions, St John Ambulance, Knaresborough ATC and Knaresborough Cricket Club, who are our charitable partners for this year.”
The market weekend will close at 4.30pm on Sunday 8th December with a firework finale, set against the dramatic backdrop of Knaresborough’s viaduct and the Nidd Gorge.
Committee member Charlotte Gale said:
“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 businesses always make such an effort to decorate their windows for Christmas, which gives a wonderful festive feeling in town on the market weekend.”
She added:
"We are also delighted to announce that the Knaresborough Banking Hub, located at the top of Kirkgate, has once again agreed to open its counter services during the Christmas Market.
"Covering most banks, this service will allow residents, businesses and market traders to access cash over the counter between 9am - 5pm on both Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December.”
The centre of Knaresborough is largely pedestrianised for the event, but 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 more information, entertainment timings and details of local shops, restaurants, cafes and tourist attractions, visit the event website at www.knaresboroughchristmasmarket.co.uk.
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