Whether you’d like to meet him on a boat with City Cruises York, in the Christmas Village at Mother Shipton’s or in the woods at Northwood Trail, there’s a Santa experience for everyone in York this year. Most of them do need pre-booking, so do plan ahead unless you want to find yourself on the naughty list.

Click here to read the Little Vikings Guide to Santa in York 2023 to find our pick of the best Santa experience in York and the surrounding area.