York Christmas Market & Walking Weekend
Friday 25 November 2022 14:00 - Sunday 27 November 2022
(2 nights)
From £378.00
Listed by Spice London
Overview
Get yourself into the Christmas Spirit with this wonderful weekend in York
Voted the UK's Most Festive City
Get ahead with your Christmas shopping with beautiful crafted gifts and explore this lovely historic city
Check out this short video from our fantastic trip last year !
There is a 1 or 2 night option and as well as exploring the city you will have plenty of time to enjoy the Christmas market and some lovely walks around the city and its perimeter, following the city walls.
Plus a visit to the fabulous National Railway museum and optional Jorvik Viking Museum to hear all about the history of the city. There is also an option for a luxury afternoon tea in one of the restored railway carriages "The Countess of York" - Please book in advance for this £27 option by sending an email to pam@spicelondon.co.uk
For dinner on Saturday you have the option to join us at the Stunning Assembly Rooms for an Italian meal. This option is £39.95 and will be on the Spice website to book soon! Everyone has the option for a lovely Sunday lunch before heading home in one of York's many pubs.
If you are on the two night option you will also be able to come along for an Orientation Tour of York and enjoy a Friday night supper at the Hotel bar or a nearby pub and explore the charming pubs in the city and by the river.
Our hotel for the weekend will be:
Park Inn by Radisson York City Centre, featuring modern air-conditioned accommodation, a stylish restaurant and bar, 12 meeting rooms and event facilities. Overlooking the River Ouse, the hotel is located in the centre of York, within a 10-minute walk from landmarks such as York Minster Cathedral, the York Dungeon and The Shambles. Parking is available and free WiFi is available throughout.
Each room features bathrooms with drench showers, flat-screen digital TVs, a safe and late-night room service. Some rooms enjoy views of the river.
RBG Bar & Grill serves an international menu with river views, and guests can enjoy a cocktail at the bar.
Guests: Guests & Non Members who are new to Spice are welcome to book at a £36 supplement though they may prefer to join to obtain the member rate and any deals that may be available at the time of booking/joining.
Please call Tel 020 3 950 7978 to book them over the phone
Travel Insurance
Here at Spice your health, safety and wellbeing are of paramount importance. Whether travelling on holiday or attending Spice weekends away, in the UK or overseas - it is always advisable to have adequate travel insurance in case of emergency, cancellation, etc.
Travel insurance is an important aspect to booking a weekend or holiday, giving you protection against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise spoil your trip. We also strongly encourage the need for a personal travel insurance policy that includes Covid 19 cover.
While we cannot recommend specific insurance policies as everyone’s requirements are personal to them, Spice have linked up with market leader Staysure Travel Insurance which you may like to take a look at.
Please see the full Sample Itinerary to see which option suits you plus the Getting There for parking details or jump on a train on LNER from London
Includes
Bed & Breakfast, Walks, Beautiful Christmas Market & National Railway Museum
Extras
1.Any other food and drinks
2.Guests: Guests & Non Members who are new to Spice are welcome to book at a £36 supplement though they may prefer to join to obtain the member rate and any deals that may be available at the time of booking/joining.
Please call Tel 020 3 950 7978 to book them over the phone
3. Travel Insurance
Here at Spice your health, safety and wellbeing are of paramount importance. Whether travelling on holiday or attending Spice weekends away, in the UK or overseas - it is always advisable to have adequate travel insurance in case of emergency, cancellation, etc.
Travel insurance is an important aspect to booking a weekend or holiday, giving you protection against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise spoil your trip. We also strongly encourage the need for a personal travel insurance policy that includes Covid 19 cover.
While we cannot recommend specific insurance policies as everyone’s requirements are personal to them, Spice have linked up with market leader Staysure Travel Insurance which you may like to take a look at.
Location & Itinerary
The historic city of York is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations for good reason. Its ancient cobbled streets are home to a wide range of independent shops, restaurants and quaint cafes. York has over 2000 listed buildings including many churches, most notably York Minster, the second-largest Gothic cathedral in Europe. York also has England's longest section of intact city wall.
The River Ouse runs through the heart of the city and right by our hotel offering more leisure opportunities. There are a plethora of varied museums to visit from the Jorvik Viking Centre to the award-winning National Railway Museum. York was home to three chocolate factories: Terry’s, Rowntree’s and Craven’s and you can learn of their history at the York's Chocolate Story.
York was at one time rumoured to have a pub for every day of the year and still has a great many varied drinking establishments from historic coaching inns to small quirky independent bars.
A provisional Itinerary – maybe subject to change
Friday
14.00 `Meet at the group and your Host Pam at hotel bar for drink/snack *
15.00 Official CHECK IN at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel
but rooms maybe ready earlier
16.00 York Orientation Walk (FREE)
A short orientation walk with Pam for one mile or so and an optional stop at a pub
18.30 Meet at the Hotel bar and have food here or in a nearby pub*
21.00 Drinks around town*
Saturday
10.30 Guided Tour of York Minster (£11) or FREE to enter yourself for Evensong
Find out more about the UK’s largest Gothic Cathedral, said to house more than half of England’s medieval stained glass.
11.30 Christmas Market (FREE)
Soak up the medieval charm of York at Christmas. Scents of spiced mulled wine and delicious food fill the air, making a York Christmas the place to at Christmas. York’s Christmas Market, St Nicholas Fair, won Best Large Speciality Market at the Great British Market Awards in 2019.
15:00 Luxury Afternoon Tea
Indulge your taste buds with one of York's finest luxury afternoon tea experiences, from the comfort beautifully restored rail carriage—the Countess of York.
£27.00 Book in advance to pam@spicelondon.co.uk
17.00 Time to relax back at the hotel
19.00 Meet in the Hotel Bar for Drinks*
20:00 Italian 3 Course Dinner with drinks at the Beautiful Assembly Rooms Building (£39.95)*
Sunday
10:30 Guided walk around the city walls
York’s famous walls are the longest medieval town walls in England. Join Pam for a walk with great views and lots of fascinating history.
11.30 Christmas Market (FREE)
Soak up the medieval charm of York at Christmas. Scents of spiced mulled wine and delicious food fill the air, making a York Christmas the place to at Christmas. York’s Christmas Market, St Nicholas Fair, won Best Large Speciality Market at the Great British Market Awards in 2019.
13.00 Visit to National Railway Museum (FREE)
Explore the huge collection at this iconic museum. Not just for train spotters.
Or perhaps visit JORVIK Viking Centre (£12.50)*
York has a long history and today we have a chance to discover something about the time of the Vikings.
15.00 Pub Sunday lunch at one of the many lovely pubs before we all head home*
*Own expense
Travel & Stay
We will be staying at the Park Inn by Radisson in the heart of York city centre and right alongside the River Ouse.
The rooms are well equipped standard twins or doubles and feature 14m2 of space, en-suite facilities, climate control, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, free toiletries, coffee and tea making facilities, professional hairdryer, in-room safe, iron and ironing board.
The hotel is just 500m from the railway station and also has its own car park.
Accessible rooms are subject to availability - please ask!
The hotel is on North Street in York city centre. It is just 500m walk from the railway station.
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The hotel also has a secure car park but space is limited to 60 cars. The cost is £12 for each 24 hours. Alternatively use York Station's Long Stay car park for £20 for the whole weekend.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member 1 night Sat Twin Share | £120.00 | Sold Out |
| Member 1 night Sat Double Share -Must book 2 slots | £120.00 | Sold Out |
| Member 1 night Sat Double Sole Occ | £189.00 | Sold Out |
| FEMALE Member 2 night Fri/Sat Twin Share | £240.00 | Sold Out |
| MALE Member 2 night Fri/Sat Twin Share | £240.00 | Sold Out |
| Member 2 night Fri/Sat Double Share-Must book 2 sl | £240.00 | Sold Out |
| Member 2 night Fri/Sat Twin Share | £240.00 | Sold Out |
| Member 2 night Fri/Sat Double Sole Occ | £378.00 | Sold Out |
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