Kick off the holiday season with York’s 2024 Nutcracker Trail! It’s one of the best things to do in York at Christmas with kids, and it’s totally free. This year’s theme, Christmas Around the World, showcases ten uniquely designed nutcrackers, each inspired by a different country and adorned with colours and landmarks reflecting its national identity. These festive figures, crafted in collaboration with York-based artist MarcoLooks, celebrate the rich diversity of York’s communities.
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To begin your adventure, pick up a map at the Visit York Information Centre on Parliament Street. Use the clues on each nutcracker to match it to the correct country, and record your answers on the map. Once you’ve completed the trail, submit your entry at the Visitor Information Centre or Santa’s Post Box in York Museum Gardens for a chance to win a £250 York Gift Card! It’s a great way to explore the city this festive season, and it won’t cost you a penny.
York Nutcracker Trail 2024 – November 14th 2024 to January 1st 2025 – Visit the York Bid website
