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York Markets (York, England)



The historic markets in York are full of character and atmosphere. The bustling York markets are an integral part of York's local life and the markets in York provide the perfect place to find genuine bargains in York. York's markets are also an interesting place to browse and markets in York feature a large and varied selection of market stalls, situated in central York and also in quieter areas of York.

Markets in York provide a particularly enjoyable way to shop, for both experienced and novice market bargain hunters in York. It is worth noting that most market stands in York do not usually accept credit cards for purchases. Prices at York markets are not generally fixed and so friendly market haggling is often a good idea, to try and reduce the price. Here are some of the main markets in the York area that are worth visiting during your stay in York.




York Markets: Newgate Market - Newgate, York, YO1, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 551355
Located in the heart of York city centre, Newgate Market is one of the oldest markets in the country, dating back many hundreds of years. Next to York's Parliament Street, the Newgate Market is full of interesting market stalls, selling an enormous variety of market goods, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, fish, bread, cakes, flowers, plants, dried goods, fabrics, books, clothes, handicrafts and general market bric-a-brac. Newgate Market regularly attracts in excess o 120 market stalls and is held in the largest single pedestrianised area in the whole of Europe.
York market open: daily - 10:00 to 16:00

York Markets: York Farmers' Markets - Parliament Street, York, England
York's popular Farmers' Markets are held on Parliament Street, in central York. Attracting farmers, growers and food producers from an enormous distance around York city, the York Farmers' Markets are one of the most popular food markets in the York area. Selling produce directly to the public ensure that the prices are extremely low and the York Farmers' Markets usually attract large crowds of eager shoppers and market bargain hunters. All the good sold at the York Farmers' Markets have been produced by the market stallholder.
York market open: markets are usually held on the 29th of each month

Other regular markets held in York include:

• York Markets: Easter Fayre
  Held in early April, with many Easter related items, numerous market stalls and an Easter Funfair
• York Markets: Continental markets
  In late February, June and September, attracting market traders to York from all over Europe
• York Markets: Pot Fair and Market
  Yorkshire ceramics market held at the end of July / beginning of August
• York Markets: St. Nicholas Fayre
  A popular Christmas market craft fair, full of seasonal goods, in late November

 
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