There's no better way to get into the festive spirit than with a trip to a traditional Christmas market! We know the big cities can get pretty crowded this time of year, so we've put together our favourite small town Christmas markets to enjoy in the North. What's more – you can grab a ticket for just £2 on selected routes!*
£2 tickets need to be purchased at least three days in advance of travel, up until three days before each event listed below, on the Northern website or app. Valid on Northern services only.
Harrogate Christmas Fayre
When: 29th November – 15th December 2024, 10am-4.30pm
Where: Cambridge Street & Market Place, Harrogate
£2 Fares: Available on routes between Leeds/York and Harrogate
Celebrate the festive season in the heart of Yorkshire at Harrogate Christmas Fayre. Returning for another year, the market hosts a fantastic mix of local traders and traditional stalls where you can browse a range of arts and crafts, gifts, tempting treats, and more. There will also be a range of music and entertainment to enjoy, including the magical Candy Express road train which takes you on a tour of the town from Friday to Sunday each week. What's more, Harrogate Christmas Fayre is dog-friendly (and so are our trains) so you can bring your four-legged friend along to join in the fun!
Skipton Christmas Market
When: 1st & 8th December 2024, 10am – 5pm
Where: Skipton High Street
£2 Fares: Available on routes between Leeds/Carlisle/Bradford Forster Square and Skipton.
Skipton Christmas Market is back and bigger than ever before! Taking place on Sunday 1st and Sunday 8th December, the must-see event will host live music and entertainment alongside a large selection of stalls with handmade gifts, food and drink, and much more. This year, you'll also get the chance to meet real reindeer and enjoy a donkey ride or two; the perfect treat for your little elves! Head along to savour some mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies, as you get into the festive spirit at Skipton.
£2 Tickets FAQs
No, railcards cannot be used in conjunction with the £2.00 tickets.
Child tickets will be priced at half of the adult fare at £1.00.
£2.00 tickets – Northern app and/or website. Tickets are limited and subject to availability. These will only be available for journeys on the routes specified above, to and from the event location.
If customers are experiencing technical issues or are unable to buy online, they can telephone our retail support team on 0344 811 5111.
- £2.00 tickets are limited, once they’re gone, they’re gone!
- £2.00 tickets will be available to buy from Tuesday 12th November up to 3 days before the respective event dates.
- £2.00 promotions do not require a discount code.
£2.00 fares and discounts will be removed from strike days, and industry-wide Terms & Conditions will apply.
*£2 tickets available three days in advance of travel from 12th November until 3 days before each event below (while stocks last), on the Northern website and app only. Northern services only. Quotas from 5%-20% of fares depending on service.
- Harrogate Christmas Fayre – Friday 29th November-Sunday 15th December. Fares: Available on routes between Leeds/York and Harrogate.
- Skipton Christmas Market – Sunday 1st December-Sunday 8th December. Fares: Available on routes between Leeds/ Carlisle/ Bradford Forster Square and Skipton.
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