Pear tree cottage York

20/12/2024

Pure unfiltered Christmas magic today . Thankyou once again for priceless memories and for cranking up the Christmas simmering state to a full on Christmas boil! once again you outdid yourself with the Alice in wonderland experience and we all emerged from the rabbit hole full of smiles.

18/12/2024

An annual tradition here is a trip to the pantomime which never disappoints, followed by officially posting our letters to the big man himself in with some squirrel spotting along the way. Less than a week to go now and today our lucky guests arrived all the way from Australia to spend Christmas and new year with their family in the UK choosing as their base, what an honour that they should choose our little part of the world at such a special time of year.

18/12/2024

✨ It's the last week of this year's York Christmas Market... 🎄🎁

Named by Which? Magazine as one of the top Christmas Markets in the UK, don't miss your chance to soak up the festive magic, enjoy a mulled wine, and browse our local traders.

📅 Last day 22 December
⏰ 10am - 7pm

Explore more at visityork.org/christmas

18/12/2024

18/12/2024

So we did have more leeches but the pesky little suckers have ESCAPED!

Check your sweaty bits...

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment!

www.thedungeons.com/york/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older. The minimum age is 5 years old.

18/12/2024

18/12/2024

Could not agree more!

Sipping Swiss hot chocolate, sharing laughs, and savouring every bite of a Fat Rascal—this is what magical afternoons are made of!✨☕

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18/12/2024

CHRISTMAS CRACKER (burger?) 🎄🍔

Our plant-based pals have been cooking up some serious festive cheer. These specials are packed with tasty veggie goodness and all the Christmas vibes. Let’s gooo:

THE CHRISTMAS CRACKER BURGER
Shredded ‘turkey’, ‘sausage’ stuffing patty, braised red cabbage, sage & onion mayo, and cranberry sauce. Pure veggie Christmas in a bun.

HOG ROAST BUN
This meaty-but-not-meaty sandwich is loaded with roast ‘pork’ and sauerkraut, served in a soft hoagie roll, and topped with apple sauce and festive mayo. We love.

These bad boys are perfect for anyone craving some meat-free festivities. Get at ittttt x

15/12/2024

York has officially been named one of the most festive cities in the UK, ranking third in new research by London North Eastern Railway! 🎄🏆

With twinkling lights, a magical Christmas market, and seasonal events and exhibitions galore at our many attractions and local businesses, there’s so much to see and do in York. 🎅🎁

Create memories and plan your visit now: visityork.org/christmas

14/12/2024

We made a few Christmas wishes today as we launched ourselves into all things festive! The countdown is officially on here enjoy the magic everyone

13/12/2024

We are asking visitors to our city to travel by public transport to help curb congestion in York.🎄

If you live in York, why not try the bus too? You can take advantage of:
- £2 single adult fares
- Free travel for up to three under 16s travelling with an adult
- £1 single fares for under 19s travelling without an adult
- Over bus 40 routes going straight into the city centre
- Extra time spent with loved ones while onboard

Visit www.itravelyork.info/christmas for more information on your journey.

12/12/2024

Another great reason to visit sparks

12/12/2024

11/12/2024

Feeling very festive here after a beautiful christingle service . The building is breathtaking both inside and out and is certainly a must see.

09/12/2024

Festive fun-seekers! There's so much to do in York this Christmas!

Treat the whole family to unforgettable experiences, from foodie tours to festive grottos, and everything in between. 🎅🍫

Create memories to treasure now: visityork.org/events/category/christmas

05/12/2024

It’s full on and festive here with back to back guests right into the new year. The cottage is all trimmed with festive touches and a delightful box of goodies awaits our new guests arrival tomorrow.

26/11/2024

The “bile beans” mural on Lord Mayors Walk always reminds me of home. Many years ago before we knew the street names we would alway give each other directions using “the bile beans sign” as our starting reference point. Today as I admired it in all its glory I felt very sentimental about our beautiful city, full of nostalgia and wonderful history.

The nutcracker figure standing proudly alongside is one of the figures on the cities Nutcracker trail. The trail has been commissioned by working with local artist Marco. Its aim is to celebrate togetherness and community with this year’s internationally inspired Trail.
This year’s theme, Christmas Around the World, celebrates the unique and diverse communities that make up York.

Find all 10 countries and use the clues painted on each one to work out which country is represented. You can pick up a map from the Visitor Information Centre on Parliament Street and great free way to explore the city.

24/11/2024

Step into the festive wonder of York Minster’s Christmas Tree Festival! 🌟🎄 Discover 70 uniquely decorated trees that capture the magic of the season and delight visitors of all ages.

Make this enchanting experience part of your holiday season in York. 🎅

📷 Charlotte Graham
yorkminster.org/whats-on/event/christmas-tree-festival