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Let the Festive Season Begin! Castle Howard Christmas Season starts 28 November 2009

 

castle-howard-china-landing-twigExperience a Traditional Family Christmas at Castle Howard


Castle Howard opens its doors for the festive season this year from the 28th November to 20th December 2009.

An enchanting attraction at yuletime, this 18th century house Continue reading Let the Festive Season Begin! Castle Howard Christmas Season starts 28 November 2009



St Nicholas Fair in York: Christmas Begins from 26 November 2009!

 

st-nicholas-fair-in-yorkSt Nicholas Fair – Parliament Street

 
This year the largest and most popular of York’s Christmas markets is open from Thursday 26th November to Sunday 29th November 2009.

St Nicholas Fair hosts stallholders and traders from across Yorkshire Continue reading St Nicholas Fair in York: Christmas Begins from 26 November 2009!



Santa’s Grottos and Little Helpers: Find Father Christmas around North Yorkshire this November and December

 

Finding Santa Claus in his Grotto and around York and Yorkshire Continue reading Santa’s Grottos and Little Helpers: Find Father Christmas around North Yorkshire this November and December



The Ice Factor returns to York from 14 November 2009 into New Year

 

Since 2004, The Ice Factor has been a Christmas fixture for York residents and visitors to the city, a 600 sqm outdoor ice rink made from real ice! Continue reading The Ice Factor returns to York from 14 November 2009 into New Year



North/East Yorkshire and York Christmas Light Switch Ons

christmas-ornaments-from-rsor-at-flickrChristmas officially starts in your local city or town with the Christmas light switch on. Many of these ceremonies provide great family entertainment, xmas treats, some even with live music and celebraties to perform the honours.

We’ve put together as many Christmas light switch-ons as we could find near York and a little further afield.

If you know of anymore we would love to know so pop them in the comments box at the bottom of the page or email them to us at support@directoryofyork.net  as soon as possible. Continue reading North/East Yorkshire and York Christmas Light Switch Ons



Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Christmas Fairs and Markets in York and North Yorkshire

castle-howard-from-laszlo-photo-on-flickrA visit to one of the many Christmas Fairs and Christmas Markets held in York and North Yorkshire should definitely be top of your list for a great family day out in the next couple of months. Continue reading Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Christmas Fairs and Markets in York and North Yorkshire



Up for the (FA) Cup and An Unbeaten Run… Beaten. York City FC in October 2009

 

richard-brodie-york-city-by-mattythewhiteTying up the results and headlines for October, York City are there or thereabouts at the right end of league, but with as many games drawn as games won, are the Minstermen battling enough?

  Continue reading Up for the (FA) Cup and An Unbeaten Run… Beaten. York City FC in October 2009