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Trains to Leeds Christmas Market 2024

Experience the magic of Leeds Christmas Market with LNER

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What do I need to know about the 2024 Leeds Christmas Market before travelling?

Where is this year's Leeds Christmas Market location?

The 2024 Leeds Christmas Market takes place in Millennium Square and City Square, with an additional artisan weekend market in Bond Court.

If you're looking to take a little one to visit Santa's grotto in Leeds city centre, then definitely consider Breakfast with Santa or one of many Santa-seeing opportunities further afield.

 

What are the dates of Leeds Christmas Market 2024?

This year's Leeds Christmas Market dates are Friday 22 November 2024 to Sunday 22 December 2024 (closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day).

The Ice Cube at Christmas ice skating rink on Millennium Square and Victoria Gardens will be open from Friday 22 November until Tuesday 31 December 2024.

You can also get in the festive mood early with the Artisan Winter Market, taking place at Harewood House between Thursday 07 November and Sunday 10 November 2024.

 

What is there to do at the Leeds Christmas festival?

The Leeds Christmas festival offers up a wide range of attractions and events, including 70 traditional local, national and international stalls, seasonal outdoor bars and the Leeds Wheel of Light fairground ride.

Take a look at the official 2024 Leeds Christmas Market website for the complete rundown of Leeds Christmas festive events.

How to get to Leeds Christmas Market

Taking the train to the Christmas fair in Leeds

Day trips to the Christmas fair in Leeds are a breeze with LNER – and you can save up to 46% when you book your LNER train to Leeds in advance.

Then sit back and enjoy the view, with no traffic or parking hassles to worry about and maybe an on-board drink or two…

Popular LNER trains to Leeds Christmas Market

Grantham to Leeds

Friday 22 Nov 2024
From
£10.60
7x greener than a car

London Kings Cross to Leeds

Thursday 14 Nov 2024
From
£24.90
7x greener than a car

Newark Northgate to Leeds

Sunday 10 Nov 2024
From
£17.80
7x greener than a car

Our Christmas Travel Tips

Going as a group? Save on your Christmas Market travel with LNER

Getting to Christmas Markets is easier and cheaper with LNER, with groups of 3-9 people saving 20% off LNER Advance tickets. The discount is automatically applied to your booking when you have between 3 and 9 people travelling with you and you're buying LNER Advance tickets.

Get inspired by other Christmas Markets along our route

We've created our ultimate guide to Christmas Markets and festive events along our route. So whether you're looking for a laugh out loud panto to watch this winter, or wondering where to find the best Christmas light displays, you're sure to find it here.

Tips for travelling at Christmas

We all know that Christmastime is one of the busiest times of year for train travel. Be sure to plan ahead with tickets on sale for the Christmas and New Years period now.