Yorkshire Festive Treats

A leisurely, but interesting, pre-Christmas treat. Experience one of Britain’s biggest Christmas markets and discover York’s rich confectionery heritage, learning new skills with an informative chocolate-making masterclass.

Your Itinerary

18 November 2026

Make your own way to York and the Middletons Hotel in time for a welcome drink reception at 18:30 and dinner at 19:00.


19 November 2026

After breakfast, walk from Middleton’s Hotel to York’s Chocolate Story to participate in a chocolate-making masterclass and a guided tour of the attraction. For optimal experience, the group may be divided into two, alternating between the masterclass and guided tour. This afternoon we spend at leisure making the most of York’s Christmas market before returning to the hotel at your own pace in time for dinner at 7 pm.


20 November 2026

Today, following breakfast, check out of the hotel prior to 11:00 and make your own way home.