Christmas In Malton
“A Quintessential Christmas Market Town”
A Merry Malton Christmas
Whether it’s Christmas puddings, perfectly prepped turkeys, homewares and interiors or gifts and experiences - Malton has your present list covered!
Find festive food, late night shopping, gift ideas galore & lots of Christmas cheer.
Visit Malton provide 2 hours free parking in over 200 car parking spaces in the town centre, 7 days a week throughout the year which continues into the festive period too, to make popping to the shops easier for you!
Make sure you try the warming winter dishes at the fabulous eateries in town when you visit! Charles Dickens enjoyed Christmas here so much, he used Malton as an inspiration for ‘A Christmas Carol’!
Why not stay a while longer in Malton and enjoy more of what Malton and the surrounding area has to offer - there’s a wide range of accommodation options from hotels to cosy B&Bs and more.
Malton Christmas Shopping
From festive foodie tips to great gift inspiration, check off your Christmas list in no time at all in Malton - Christmas made easy!
Malton Festive Foodie Tips
Chocolate baubles, festive macarons (including a divine mince pie macaron), advent calendars, specialist chocolates & more at Florian Poirot
Groovy Moo have gone all out again with their selection of festive gelatos including Christmas pudding & mince pie flavours!
Fabulous artisan gingerbread and lots of freshly baked goodies from The Pantry, Malton
As seen on Channel 4’s ‘Aldi’s Next Big Thing’, why not try a winning Yorkshire Pudding Beer from Malton Brewery
Turkeys, geese and ‘Yorkshire Pots’ at Derek Fox Butchers
Whisky, gin, rum & the best Christmas tipples at McMillans of Malton
You’ll find Christmas cheese board inspiration at The Deli of Malton
Patisserie Malton is brimming with ideas for the Christmas kitchen from gingerbread houses to delicious hot chocolates
Whether it’s a classic London Dry, a Rhubarb & Ginger gin or their rum inspired Vanilla Spiced gin you will find the perfect tipple to warm you up this winter at Rare Bird Distillery
Discover charcuterie meats and specially selected cheeses from Yorkshire and beyond at Nickson’s Yorkshire Deli.
The Beecham Weigh create wonderful organic & ‘free-from’ hampers
Christmas coffee selection boxes and coffee bean bag stockings from Roost Coffee are simply superb!
Vegan puff pastry mince pies from The Purple Carrot
The Chestnut & Roasted Hazelnut sourdough from Bluebird Bakery is simply delicious!
Gluten, nut and dairy free Christmas Puddings from Malton Relish
Christmas hams & game pies from Food2Remember
La Trattoria’s relaxed setting is perfect for a Christmas pizza
Find your fresh, festive veggies from one of Malton’s fab independent greengrocers, Paley’s in the Market Place & Dales on Wheelgate
Get your dried Christmas cake ingredient packs from Scoops Ingredients Shop
If you’re looking for a special dessert or sweet treats, Sweet Treats by Carol in the Market Place has you covered!
Gifts Galore & Wholesome Homewares
The perfect vintage finds at Bowley & Jackson will keep all the family happy this Christmas
Is there anything better than stylish Christmas gifts from Hare & Wilde?
Kemps General Stores is a Christmas treasure trove, full of the most beautiful & unusual stocking fillers, gifts & books
Explore The Lanes (off Chancery Lane) for all your toy, homeware & board game needs
The Shambles, Malton’s only cobbled street is packed full of amazing antiques & curiosities.
Have a friend who’s a film buff? Why not treat them to a gift voucher for The Palace Theatre, Malton’s Art Deco cinema?
9-11 Interiors has 3 floors of incredible gifts & festive homewares
Find hygge cosiness ideas and handmade skincare products and more at Cosy Cottage Soap on the Market Place.
Plum is a gorgeous gift emporium located in the heart of Malton, stocking everything from treats for the home, for him, for her and the children!
Linton Pet Shop is the one-stop shop if you’re looking to treat your pets this festive season with tasty chews and seasonal toys galore.
You’ll be spoilt for choice at R.Yates & Sons - one of Malton’s oldest and most famous shops, it’s a place where you can find almost anything! You’ll also be able to pick your Christmas tree in their garden centre across the road.
Late Night Shopping/Additional Opening Hours
Kemps General Store - open until 7pm from Tues 3rd-Mon 23rd Dec
Bias Stores (fashion) - late night shopping Thursday 12th and 19th Dec
Brass Castle Taphouse - extending opening hours, opening 6 days a week.
Cosy Cottage - late night opening until 7pm on 16th, 19th and 23rd Dec.
Additional Sunday Opening Hours on the run up to Christmas
Workshops & Courses
Give a loved one (or yourself) the gift of a new skill this Christmas. From gin-making at Rare Bird Distillery’s Gin School to creating your own edible gifts at The Cooks Place, there’s something for everyone!
The Gallery: Arts & crafts workshops
Kemps General Stores: Craft workshops
Topiary Tree Florist: DIY Wreath Kits
W.P. Horsley: Wreath Making workshops & DIY Wreath Kits
Eden Camp Gift Experience Gift Vouchers - enjoy a fantastic day out whilst delving into the living history at Eden Camp by giving someone the gift of an Eden Camp admission ticket. Find out more here.
Give the Gift of an Experience in Malton this Christmas
Visit Malton gift vouchers are now on sale in denominations of £10, £25, £50 & £100. Vouchers can be bought as Christmas gifts and redeemed by the recipient for our hugely popular Malton Food Tours (Dates from March to November).
Tickets for the Malton 10K (Sun 21 Sept 2025) are on sale now!
Festive Events in Malton
Join Dickens himself as he tells his brand new tale (that’s right, a ghost story at Christmas!) and be transported right into the centre of this Dickensian festive feast of a production.
The promenade show ticket price includes canapés from The Cooks Place Malton, as we celebrate with the ghost of Christmas Present and a warm winter drink to toast to the goodwill of Christmas.
Don’t leave it until the last minute, we had sell-out shows all December in previous years!
For more information or to book tickets visit Be Amazing Arts
Curiouser and curiouser! Tumble down the rabbit hole into a Christmassy wonderland like no other from 15th November - 5th January.
Alice is planning a huge Christmas party, and she invites you to follow the White Rabbit through Castle Howard’s grand halls and regal rooms with each twist and turn revealing fanciful festive surprises. Don’t be late for this very important date, as you immerse yourself in a psychedelic world that will leave your smile as wide as the Cheshire Cat’s.
Find wreath making workshops, festive afternoon teas, behind the scenes tours, a bauble emporium, pop up Betty’s shop and Christmas supplies from the Farm Shop at Castle Howard this Christmas.
Sat 7th and Sun 8th December | 9am - 3.30pm
Expect a fabulous weekend of festive fun in and around Malton’s picturesque Market Place. Delicious food, festive gift stalls, street food, live music and family entertainment.
Free entry!
Epic Adventure Parties - E(s)merald(a) the Elf
Join our favourite little elf for some interactive festive family adventure shows on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December with several shows running throughout each afternoon.
Tickets: £5 per person & each child will receive a gift too,
Find out more or book your place here: E(s)merald(a) the Elf and Father Christmas 2024
Candlelit Christmas Malton by Ignite Concerts
Experience the magic of Christmas right here in Malton on Sunday 8th December with a truly special event at the newly refurbished Wesley Centre. This festive celebration will bring the heart-warming spirit of the season to our local audience, as the Ebor quartet performs classic Christmas songs, from The Pogues to George Michael, along with timeless carol favourites.
Find out more about the event or book your tickets here: Candlelit Christmas Malton - Ignite Concerts
New Year Events in Malton
Venues Hosting New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Brass Castle Brewery Taphouse: enjoy an evening with friends & Made in Malton beer. Open 12noon-1am. No ticket required.
Dewars Hotel & Restaurant: a night of entertainment & fun including the BIQ Quiz of the year, buffet and DJ. Tickets info.
Forty-Six: drinks, sharing plates, dancing and celebrations in the heart of Malton.* Tickets info.
The Talbot Hotel: drink on arrival, delicious four-course gourmet dinner, followed by live entertainment and dancing*. Tickets info.