The Beverley Festival of Christmas returns this Sunday
The Beverley Festival of Christmas returns on Sunday 8th December 2024 bringing a wonderful range of Victorian-themed market stalls, as well as fairground rides and street entertainment.
Stalls brimming with festive gifts will take over Saturday Market, Wednesday Market and North Bar Within from 10am-4pm, together with plenty of family entertainment.
At 10am, Father Christmas will lead his parade from Wednesday Market, greeting the crowds through Butcher Row and Toll Gavel on their way to Saturday Market, where they will stick around until about 1pm.
There will also be festivities taking place on the day at Flemingate shopping centre, Beverley Minster, St Mary’s Church, The Guildhall, Toll Gavel Church and East Riding Theatre.
In the run-up the the Festival of Christmas, The Made in East Yorkshire Christmas Market, which celebrates businesses and traders from across the region and is also sponsored by the Beverley Arms, will be held in Saturday Market from Wednesday 6 December until Friday 8 December, from 10am-4pm.
The Thwaites shire horses will be in attendance each day, along with entertainment from local buskers and school and college choirs.
The weekly Saturday Market on 9 December will also have a festive theme, making a total of five days of Christmas markets in Beverley.
Victorian Christmas Markets
Sunday 8th December 2024, 10am – 4pm
The Beverley Festival of Christmas Traditional Victorian Christmas Market stalls selling everything from festive food and drink, to arts and crafts.
Last year over 120 stallholders brought their high quality Christmas gifts, homeware, tasty food and drink, jewellery and much more to our Christmas Festival. The independent stallholders make our market the special and unique event that it is, with the majority of our traders being local to the area.
Saturday Market Place: Bustling cobbled historic marketplace in the heart of Beverley.
- Large Victorian Christmas market 10am to 4pm.
- Santa and his Christmas parade 10am
- Meet Santa and have your photograph taken with him.
- A selection of takeaway food and drink stalls.
- Traditional Victorian fairground rides.
- Independent and high street shops.
- Restaurants, cafes, pubs and eateries to keep you refreshed.
North Bar: Stunning shopping area overlooked by St Mary’s Church and the 15th Century North Bar.
- The Beverley Arms proud sponsors of Beverley Festival of Christmas. Pop in for a relaxing drink and bite to eat. Or book an overnight stay in their luxurious hotel.
- Victorian Christmas Market 10am to 4pm.
- Birds of Prey live experience in Coronation Gardens. Live entertainment, ice sculptures, face painting and music.
- Live entertainment and music. Mini carol services, refreshments and Narnia themed children’s activities in St Mary’s Church.
- Independent and high street shops. Restaurants, cafes, pubs and eateries to keep you refreshed.
Angel Square
- Live entertainment throughout the day.
Wednesday Market Place
- 10 AM – The start of Beverley Festival of Christmas with a magical parade. The festive parade begins in Wednesday Market and travels through the town centre, finishing at Saturday Market
- Victorian Christmas Market 10am to 4pm.
- Independent and high street shops.
- Restaurants, cafes, pubs and eateries to keep you refreshed.
Old Walkergate / Butcher row
- Live entertainment throughout the day.
Beverley Minster Christmas Tree Festival
- Sunday will be your last chance to enjoy the Beverley Minster Christmas Tree Festival 2024.
- 150 real fir trees beautifully decorated by local groups, schools and organisations.
- Follow the trail around the church to enjoy unique and imaginative decorations brought to life on each tree. Special quiz for children.
- Hot chocolate and mulled wine available.
- Doors open at 9am with last entry 5pm.
- £5 entry for adults, accompanied children FREE. www.beverleyminster.org.uk/christmas-tree-festival-2024
Flemingate Centre
- Just a short walk from Beverley Minister and the town centre, Flemingate offers so much to explore and enjoy.
- Live music and family entertainment.
- Tipi Christmas Flemingate, a stunning Nordic tipi bar with a roaring fire and mulled wine.
- Children funfair rides.
- Festive petting goats.
- Character visits.
- Christmas shopping with independent and high street shops.
- Festive family leisure activities including Parkway cinema and Jump Inc.
- Restaurants, bars and refreshments
- There is parking for 500 cars at just £2 for 3 hours
- Find out more at www.flemingate.co.uk
Toll Gavel United Church – Open from 11am – 3pm.
- Christmas music and entertainment:
- 11am – 11.30am – Minster School Choir
- 11.45am – 12.30pm – Humberside Police Concert Band
- 12.35pm – 12.55pm – Toll Gavel Musicians
- 1.00pm – 1.35pm – Beverley Community Choir
- 1.40pm – 2.10pm – John Brien’s Rock & Roll Christmas Piano
- 2.15pm – 3.00pm – Beverley Male Voice Choir
- Refreshments tea/coffee, mince pies included £2.50. Accompanied children free.
East Riding Theatre – Lord Roberts Road.
- Cafe, Box Office
- Celebrating ten years of ERT with our Christmas Special, A Christmas Carol. Tickets are available online at www.eastridingtheatre. co.uk or at the box office Tuesdays to Fridays 10am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm Tel: 01482 874050
- Serving drinks including mulled wine and mince pies. www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk
St Mary’s Church, North Bar Within.
- Mini Carol Services from 10-10.30am, 11-11.30am, 12.30-1pm, 2-2.30pm and 3-3.30pm.
- Refreshments – tea, coffee, hot chocolate, mulled wine, mince pies.
- Christmas with a children’s trail and craft activities based around the theme of Narnia.
- There is no charge but donations are gratefully received.
- www.stmarysbeverley.org
Guildhall Register Square, open from 10am-3pm.
- The Guildhall will be open to provide a bit of calm and a chance to get away from the bustling streets in this beautiful Georgian building.
- This year the featured exhibition will be “Studying Stars, a beginner’s guide to the history of astronomy”.
- Teas and coffees will once again be available in the parlour, and this year we are repeating the Paperchain Challenge to try and get further around the courtroom than last year! Everyone who adds links will get a sweet reward!
- www.eastridingmuseums.co.uk
Beverley Festival of Christmas is located in Beverley town centre, only a short walk from the train/bus station and various car parks. On Sunday 10th December there will be a number of road closures and restricted parking within Beverley town centre,
- FREE Park & Ride – HU17 8QZ Parking for 500 cars. The Park & Ride will operate between Beverley Racecourse and Wylies Road near North Bar. Two buses will run every 10-15 minutes. The first bus will leave at 9am and the last bus will leave at 5pm.
- FREE Coach Parking – HU17 9AW Available in School Lane Car & Coach Park, 3 minutes walk to the town centre. Please pre book your space by emailing transport.support@eastriding.gov.uk
- Beverley Train Station – HU17 0AS Located in Station Square, 5 minutes walk to the town centre. Close to Flemingate Shopping Centre and Beverley Minster.
- Beverley Bus Station – HU17 8BQ Located in Sow Hill Road, 1 minute walk to the town centre. Service into Beverley from all over the region. Blue Badge Holders – HU17 8JR
- A section of Grayburn Lane Car Park will be designated for Blue Badge Holders, spaces are limited.
Beverley Festival of Christmas brochures are available from venues across the town, including the tourist information centre temporarily based on Cross Street.
