York set to shine bright with the return of winter lights

Thursday, 14 November 2024 05:00

By Jamie Antell

York is set to sparkle again as the Winter Lights return to the city starting 14th November.

The display includes 175,000 LED lights, covering 50+ streets and stretching over 15 kilometres.

The York Winter Lights scheme is delivered by York BID in partnership with Make It York.

The Shambles, one of the country’s and York’s most famous streets, will be beautifully lit with Christmas trees and wreaths.

Returning to York is the St Leonard’s Hospice ‘Magical Tree of Light’, a symbol of community spirit.

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