York’s magical Christmas Market has returned for its 29th year.

The markets are open every Wednesday to Monday from 10:30am to 7pm until the 21st December.

York Christmas Market is one of the busiest in the country with lots of independent traders and Christmas cheer.

Last year it was estimated that the total number of visitors at the market was 961,730.

Tuesday Rest Day

This is the first year where the markets are closed on a Tuesday for a rest day.

This is so residents have better access to the centre of York.

It also gives shoppers an opportunity to support local businesses.

It takes place in the heart of York city centre, along Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square.

The central location makes it easy to combine the market with Christmas shopping, Shambles Street, and other things to do in York.

Some of the most anticipated stalls this year are; Chocolate Circus’s famous baileys hot chocolate, Crumbles Desserts and loaded hashbrowns at Hash Brown Hut.

The Yorkie talked to Layla Wilson who is working at the Cut And Craft stall.

Cut and Craft have two stalls this year, one is selling a Christmas classic, Mulled Wine, the other is selling steak and chips.

We asked Layla about how she is finding the first official day of the markets.

“Its meant to be really busy this year, so I think it will be the best year yet.”