Wander rows of twinkling wooden chalets in the city centre, browsing handcrafted gifts, decorations, and stocking fillers while the smell of bratwurst, crêpes, and spiced glühwein drifts through the air. Soak up the lights and music around Millennium Square and Victoria Gardens, then step into nearby arcades like the Victoria Quarter or Kirkgate Market for a touch of sparkle and extra browsing. Pause for a hot chocolate, a steaming mulled wine, or even a Yorkshire roast-in-a-bap between stalls, and watch the entertainment as street performers and live music add to the cheer. With plenty of time to shop, snack, people-watch, and snap photos under the fairy lights, it’s a cosy, Christmassy day out in one of Yorkshire’s most vibrant cities, with something to tempt everyone.