Plan Ahead To Make Most Out Of Beverley’s Festival of Christmas

Plan Ahead To Make Most Out Of Beverley's Festival of Christmas
Plan Ahead To Make Most Out Of Beverley’s Festival of Christmas

With  the Beverley Festival of Christmas just days away people are being urged to plan ahead so they can the most of the event this weekend.

Taking place on Sunday 10 December, East Riding of Yorkshire Council have also highlight the benefits the Beverley Festival of Christmas  brings to local businesses.

Cafe owners, shop keepers and local pubs will all be looking forward to what should be a bumper weekend of sales for them as visitors come to the town.

Speaking ahead of the event Cllr , cabinet portfolio holder for leisure, tourism and culture at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said;

“The festival has a huge economic boost for Beverley, anticipated to be worth around £1 million.”

“The Beverley Festival of Christmas is one of the most popular events on the calendar and planning in advance can help ensure you make the most of the experience.”

“From seeing Santa and his reindeer at the parade, from Wednesday Market to Saturday Market, at 10am to buying a festive bargain from more than 130 local market traders there really is something for everyone.”

“This year’s event is also anticipated to set a record for the number of coach trips organised for the event, with 80 vehicles bringing people from far and wide.”

Visitor numbers for the event are expected of be in excess of 50,000 people as visitors from far and wide come to Beverley to enjoy the festivities.

While snow is forecast for the weekend in Beverley, this has not stopped the event taking place in the past. Some seven years ago in 2010 the local authority pulled out all the stops clearing the streets to safeguard the event.

Alongside the main event other points of interest include the that open to the public at , while there are plenty of other in door activities should weather take a turn for the worst.



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