Is It The Best or is it a SHAMBLES - York Christmas Market

First we have a look around the Lidl Centre Isle 50% sale and then move on to York Christmas Market to see what it is all about. Is it the best Christmas market in the UK? We also take a look at the York Railway Museum.
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[@annerosson4730]

Bit fragile on the old legs now so very grateful Sharon and Martin for taking us to York. Loved every minute and appreciate the miles you walked.Wishing you both a warm and wonderful Christmas.xx

[@butlersempire]

Our pleasure Anne.

[@sheiladrury3144]

Great vlog lots of information i love a Christmas market but gosh they are so expensive I’m a Yorkshire lass with deep pockets 😂been to York many times but struggle now with my partner in a wheelchair so thanks for doing all the leg work for us to reminisce ❤

[@heatherhaigh2155]

I have to agree a nice outing to York 😀

[@christinesmutek3856]

Lovely vlog today. Bet you walked miles. Really touched that you gave to the old man. You have such kind hearts xx

[@butlersempire]

Thanks so much

[@georginaswift3938]

I have never been to York, thank you for showing us some of the sites. OMG! you bought a lump to my throat when you gave that elderly gent £20, I always give food and a drink, he looked so vulnerable, bless him! xx

[@Iownexfectz-ju7qm]

Thankyou Sharon and Martin for showing us parts of England that we would never be able to see otherwise. How thoughtful of U both to go out in the cold and film for us from Lorraine York in Qld Australia love U guys I feel like part of your family

[@butlersempire]

Thank you so much 😁

[@dianemartin8257]

Hi Martin & Sharon,was lovely to meet you both,Thank you for warm wishes and now John really does believe,so lovely of you both.come back when the weather is warmer.❤❤

[@butlersempire]

Our pleasure Diane.

[@chrismacdonald7955]

Thank you Martin and Sharon. York is beautiful and sadly, I will never see it in person. Loved all those little shops and the old buildings you showed us. Sometimes people just walk through streets and never look up to see the incredible artistry that went into the buildings. I also enjoyed seeing the old trains from days gone by and the workmanship that went into them. York is beautiful but sure is EXPENSIVE to eat there. 🤨

[@sunshine3049]

Hi both...once again thank you for venturing out in this cold weather, it is very much appreciated. York is a lovely place to visit, Betty's is a real treat, though quite expensive.We tried your cheese topped waffle meat pie...it was delicious, many thanks for showing this.Big hugs and love to you both Sue & Ben ( Woodhall Spa) xx

[@butlersempire]

Yes Sue, it is very tasty. Glad you enjoyed our York trip too.

[@paullawrence8572]

Nice gesture with the old fella guys don't mind when their genuine!❤ The old locomotives & Lovely York, when England was England! Smashing vid as always guys!❤❤

[@BB-fb9wy]

If I had to sleep rough on the streets I think I’d need a drink to get me through it, numb the cold and help me get to sleep. It’s a scary place out on the streets.

[@kezzacollinson621]

Arhhhhh, you brought tears to my eyes giving that man £20 …… he did look like he genuinely needed it. Fair play to you both ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Absolutely love York but there really is no need to rip people off like that….coffee prices, the minster price 😮😮😮😮 We loved the railway museum, really interesting….and FREEEEEEEEE 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@butlersempire]

Thank you Kezza

[@scottdavies2622]

Thank you Martin and Sharon, really enjoyed that video. I love how you show the stuff available without always doing it as this is the real world some of us want to experience these things an places but can’t afford it but your showing is that it’s there if you want it an can afford it but also you can also visit the beautiful city of York without having loads of money … your kindness for the old boy in the doorway was lovely an aproached with respect and dignity.. both your passions for the trains really got me very interested in something I’ve never really thought about … can’t wait for the Xmas show you really cheers this world up

[@harrygiles1098]

really warmed my heart, and made me feel like Christmas is close, thank you (from some one who cannot get out much) xxx

[@anntitterton8920]

Love coming with you both window shopping and walkabout as I am one of those people who can't get out and about .

[@780jodie]

I love how u walk along showing from someone with mobility issues I'm thankful for this and I love how u refuse to be ripped off......bet those chips ate pilled up no thank you.....well done Sharon I'd never pay that either, great content thank you

[@jmptaz]

I love these videos so much I have always wanted to see this in person but I am old and sick now so thank you so much for going on such amazing walks!

[@butlersempire]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@G6EJD]

A thoroughly interesting and enjoyable video, thank you for producing it.

[@butlersempire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sheilagarrido8204]

Hi Guys and Baby Frank, Looks like another great experience you've got in mind for us❤😅Let's go go go!!!!!!❤

[@jewelleaf2207]

Thank you for visiting York my home again and displaying York so beautifully we have a small business down Gilly Gate centre of York sadly the St Nicholas Market is killing small shops at Christmas as local people stay away as we do get so many visitors and many coaches for a small business its a nightmare and starts in November and normally on for at least 6 weeks if you visit again please pop down Gilly Gate its located off Bootham Bar such a lot of fab small shops and great little cafes 🙂

[@justinecraig9395]

I love York, haven’t been for ages so thank you for taking us around York with you. Great video Martin and Sharon, really enjoyed it❤

[@andreaplank3001]

Nice to see you in my home city glad you enjoyed it and giving that man the money was such a lively thing to do ❤

[@jacquelinehamblett488]

Really enjoyed the trip to York, love history and old buildings so thanks for taking us with you, excellent vlog!

[@butlersempire]

Our pleasure!

[@carolmakin8075]

Awww your si good helping that poor old fella out, it brought tears to my eyes seeing him, god bless you both and the old fella.😢

[@natashacrockett5559]

Never been to York...but you've definitely encouraged us to visit. Another great video, thank you❤

[@rlmtrelomatt7390]

Thank you for all your hard work, taking us to places that many of are most probably would never get to see otherwise. Keep warm and stay healthy 😊

[@RelicaYT]

Watched from start to finish. Thank you for all your efforts both of you. Can't wait for your videos. Being a Yorkshireman, it's always nice to see my capital York.

[@butlersempire]

Our pleasure!

[@Mel-xu1lb]

Great video both of you love watching you shopping thanks for all your hard work xx

[@mandylake6924]

Thank you so much for taking us to York with you , we’ve always wanted to visit there , feels like we’ve been now 😊 great video loved it ❤️

[@butlersempire]

Glad you enjoyed

[@thalesofmiletus2966]

York museum is worth a visit. It timelines from the prehistoric to the 1800’s. It has a fantastic Roman collection of artifacts.

[@aedwards4428]

Thanks for the tour, I was there for 2 days,non-stop walking around,so much to see,went in Betty's cafe, wasn't that inpressed,my POV. We did pay to go in York minister, amazing place. Your video reminds me of lovely memories and places I didn't see. 😊

[@Mum-Fix]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. There is so much to see. Thankyou for taking us with you.

[@butlersempire]

Our pleasure!

[@suebowie9284]

What a lovely informative vlog, great soundtrack and editing, thank you both xx

[@claire.cnf1984]

We loved this video, great to see all around York it's amazing and beautiful x

[@butlersempire]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@janjones-465]

Thankyou so much for this video. I felt as if I was looking around York and the Shambles with the both of you. I really miss not having snow and all the decorations in the streets and shops at Christmas. A bit hot for us on the other side of the world.

[@butlersempire]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@elsiejane2337]

Lovely interesting vid, have been to the shambles couple times but I can’t get to see all these lovely historical places now due to disability’s so it’s lovely when you take us round these places, feels like I’m there with you, I love seeing all these old buildings and hearing the history of them, Always watch your vids even if I don’t comment , I miss going in all the lovely shops,I feel sad I can no longer see these places so thanks for taking me around, loved it.

[@butlersempire]

Many thanks Elsie

[@cathywigley5720]

I thought the snow was real! Lol! Sharon looks like a cute little doll when you put her on fastforward ❤❤❤

[@mrsgab56gillianbates45]

This was amazing guys disabled and don't leave my home glad I found you gillian

[@butlersempire]

Thank you Gillian.

[@mikechunter1099]

I've so enjoyed all the visits to York having being unable to make them myself this year- I'll be glad to see the back of 2023!! Thank you for bringing us along.

[@sheilagarrido8204]

Thanks soo much Folks!! Really, really enjoyed this. All of it. Every minute!And I know it was cold. Looken' out for your next vlog. As always!! Hugs and kisses 💯👍👏👏👏😘😘😘

[@sheilagarrido8204]

I love when you tell us all about the technical and engineering issues and themes as you do Martin. Fascinating 👍💯👏😘

[@lynnechapman6992]

Great video. I love York wasn't that expensive last time I was there. So many different shops to look in. Online is convenient but you can't beat a mooch around the shops and the market 😃

[@ecole3139]

Frank's happy!... Lovely place York.... Thanks, as always, for taking us along xx

[@HayleyGeddes]

Loved this, a nice place. My eyes filled up when you gave that gentleman some money. You really are the kindest of people. What a lovely thing to do. Take care x

[@triciawhite8119]

Wonderful vlog, really enjoyed the look at the old trains and the shops with you 😊

[@geraldinepenn-kc8rt]

How lovely was York thanks for taking us x

[@JackieKing-yz5rb]

Ive never been york for christmas glad you showed video,think i will go this year😊

[@Happy7102]

Great Trip round York thanks Sharon & Martin love the snow effect seasons greetings to you both X

[@maureengibbons9472]

Once again a wonderful video, thankyou for Including us in your days out, merry xmas to to you and your family xxxxx, a subscriber from New zealand, oh making your Xmas pudding tomorrow

[@butlersempire]

Thank you Maureen.

[@BELTED007]

Thanks for taking us with you. Xx ❤🇦🇺

[@Venetia2]

Another wonderful video. I love you both for your sightseeing and historical architecture out look. A gargoyle is a decorated waterspout that projects from a roof and carries rainwater away from the walls of a building, protecting it from damage. They are grotesque but no real purpose except rumour of fending off evil sprits. Thank you once again for sharing and fun packed video. I love historical buildings with beautiful architecture. Thank you❤

[@susanheron2423]

Hi to both,loved this one as I love York,going on Tuesday,we go every Yr for the Christmas Market,lots to do n see eh? Thanks guys,take care.x

[@gipsymajor829]

@susan bonita - nut roast , based on a 40's recipe. Original recipe was chestnuts, hazlenuts, walnuts chopped fine and lightly toasted. 1/2lb. I used walnuts, brazils, pecans hazlenuts and almonds. Original said breadcrumbs and mixed herbs I used a packet of sage and onion stuffing + extra mixed herbs, original asked for grated parsnip, I didnt have any so subbed carrot, one stick of finely chopped celery, and a finely chopped or grated onion. Mix all the dry ingredients together , original used dried egg i used 2 chicken eggs. Mixed it all up together till it made a really thick 'dough' lined a greased loaf tin and baked at 180 till firm. Cover with foil to prevent top drying and remove last 5 mins

[@lynnoliver689]

Thank you for your lovely videos so good xx

[@user-fj5jp8zu8f]

Thank you for sharing great video lovelly york xxx❤

[@user-rc2pb2fw2y]

Awe bless you Martin for giving that man some money. Life is tough for most of us these days but that would make his day

[@PAM-ud9lv]

Oh wow amazing. The Christmas market how beautiful it all looked and thanks so much for showing us the amazing architecture which York is famous for. Love your videos. Thanks as always for taking us along.

[@butlersempire]

Our pleasure!

[@JohnLarge-ld1cq]

Loved the visit to York. Thanks a lot for an enjoyable video. Took me back to my visit to York 15 years ago. Thanks for helping the Homeless guy. Very good of you. Thanks again John in Nova Scotia.

[@butlersempire]

Our pleasure! John.

[@Christine-il8nm]

Great walk. About in York I loved it very educational .aw that poor man in the doorway im so glad you helped him martin I would of done exactly the same . Thx sharon and Martin for taking us to York for the day ❤

[@butlersempire]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Christine-il8nm]

​@butlersempire I did very much so thankyou I love your channel always look forward to your videos .❤

[@jennifermharvey9882]

Thank you so much for this vid is amazing

[@northlincolnshirecountryma6981]

Hey up Martin and Sharon good video! My daughter band granddaughter live in York.. The tree you commented on in the early part of the video was a Yew tree which is a long living tree and generally found in church yards . Just round the right from Drakes is a fantastic chippy. With regards to the minster if you tick gift aid as you go in so it's valid for the full year so it's basically £16 for a year for as many visits as you want . Four visits to York and if you visited the minster 4 times it would cost £4 a visit. Same as Yorvik. Anyway keep up the good work.

[@TulipB89]

Betty’s Cafe is a must… it's Yorkshire’s equivalent of afternoon tea at Claridges in London

[@berylmitchell1802]

Hi Sharon and Martin love your videos 🎄 🎉🎊 ❤❤

[@Slh1178]

Thank you for this loverly York tour. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it ❤

[@butlersempire]

My pleasure 😊

[@chasmcl42]

Super interesting video Martin and Sharon, we are going to Edinburgh staying at the Premier inn for a couple of days next week and you've put me right in the mood.🙏🙏

[@gailhawkins3134]

Thanks a bunch guy, for a great interesting trip again. I felt with you every step and it was good to see York through different eyes. Best regards from Nanny Gail.😊😊

[@butlersempire]

Glad you enjoyed it Gail.

[@emlaustin]

I'm loving the walk with you thanks

[@Missy0101]

Thankyou so much for bringing me so much entertainment and Joy. Your videos educate me and uplift me in so many ways . You are a wonderful couple with a beautiful family. I wish you all a Happy and Joyful Christmas and a year full of health, wealth and prosperity..much love to you all..Missy ❤❤❤

[@butlersempire]

Thank you so much Missy, All the best to you too.

[@moplady9541]

love the day out in York that parck was the first thing my family did long years ago thanks x

[@lilymcdonald4883]

I've been in the York Minster its beautiful and worth going to see. Been to the Christmas Market also but not for a few years now. Will be good to see the Shambles etc on your video. 😊

[@robertbarnier45]

Happy Christmas guys. Great work this year. Thanks. Aussie Bob ❤❤

[@butlersempire]

Same to you!

[@helenwilliamson7099]

That was great really enjoyed that, luv York great place full of History ❤x

[@kevinlangston8465]

Great to see you visit my favourite York shop "The York Armoury",iget all my swords and film memorabilia there. Shambles, great, lovely street food.

[@chrislazarou7491]

Yaaay I do like a shopping video and a good Christmas market, i thoroughly enjoyed watching this video, sharon and yourself ate such good guides, god bless tou giys for giving thst guy some money, so many people juat walk past, not everybody wants to be on the streets so well done you

[@butlersempire]

Thanks so much

[@joymaxfield7589]

Thank you both .👍👍

[@taniabigby347]

Really enjoyed this, as soon as I’d seen you posted it I got myself a nice cup of tea to sit down and enjoy it with. Amazing place and found it all so interesting, bet you were both tired after all that walking.xx

[@butlersempire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

Lovely video I loved the pie shop ❣️

[@alandykes2519]

Fantastic Martin and Sharon loved the museum 👍👍👍👍

[@chrisstevehardy7058]

Hi guys love your vlogs and u was so kind to that man thank you for being good people god bless you guys xxxx

[@butlersempire]

Our pleasure!

[@annesoper911]

Very enjoyable, I remember the steam trains when I was a child in the fifties, when they pulled into the station they seemed alive belching out steam. In January my brothers and I set sail to England on the Q M 2.We will be in our birth place of Winchester where one of my brothers resides.

[@beverleyringe7014]

Enjoyed every minute of this blog, looks a very expensive Town, but lovely olde beautiful place.. looks very cold thou, wonderful blog Martin and Sharon..

[@johnmichaelphilipguy-gibbe795]

Thank you very much for showing us around York and the museum, it's on my list for next year, as i have model railway's, looking forward to the 17th and hope you get a record thumbs up as you well deserve it. and happy Birthday for Friday Martin.

[@butlersempire]

Thanks John.

[@gayeharvey8184]

Love joining you on your adventures. Thank you

[@butlersempire]

Our pleasure!

[@mikelucas7171]

I used to live near York so went into the center quite often. Lovely place def a lot aimed at tourists. But agree with you its so bloody expensive 😠 Great video 👍

[@ande100]

Oh,York! Wonderful. Great memories of the Birth and Christmas market. Get some mulled wine and roasted chestnuts ❤

[@derbyjohn972]

Brilliant tour again love York 👍🏻👍🏻but they no how to charge 😮. So much history there you have to make sure you look up🤩. So kind of you Martin and Mrs B

[@richardrushton7460]

Mad Alice haunts this snickelway. Beaten remorselessly by her husband, she finally attacked and killed him. The murder caused her to go insane, and she was hanged at York Castle in 1825. Her face can sometimes be spotted at one of the windows looking down over the lane

[@anni50ful]

I wonder why they changed the name? Poor Alice x

[@sunshine3049]

Poor woman 😢

[@LeeJohn70]

Excellent video Sharon and Martin. York looks very nice but is very expensive. York needs a Ragged Apron. The Railway Museum looked magnificent, excellent Locomotives. 👍👍😁 Looking forward to your Christmas Special 👍👍😁🌲🌲⛄⛄☃️☃️🎁🎁

[@johnallen3423]

Excellent tour

[@butlersempire]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@debs984]

Thank you Sharon and Martin loved the walk around . I’m definitely going to plan a weekend in York to far for a day visit , Martin you are a very kind man giving that poor man some money chocks me up when I see elderly people on the streets very sad indeed. Great blogg thanks again 😘😘

[@butlersempire]

Thanks Debs

[@debs984]

@@butlersempire we’re definitely going to York in February for my birthday celebrations thanks to your walk about .cheers Martin and Sharron 😘

[@annestewart3764]

😅Thanks for taking me round York ,it is an interesting place.

[@Richard-gk3kq]

Really enjoyed your video. I was in York a few weeks ago, you do have to shop around for food and drink as prices do vary a lot. We always go on the train but their are a number of park and rides if you go in the car.

[@glynisherridge4839]

Brilliant video Sharron and Martin x

[@sheilagarrido8204]

That 20 quid. Really good of you both. It's so hard to see someone down on their luck like that. Like looking straight in to the sun. 😢❤🥺

[@DynamicDuoUK]

Absolutely love watching you guys ❤ all the best Richard and Cara xx

[@butlersempire]

Thanks Richard and Cara.

[@sheilagarrido8204]

Ahh thanks a million Folks. I know it's cold 😢 .you look well wrapped up. Nice and cosy ❤❤❤

[@diydave3034]

I live nearby, I’d had come see you and taken you round!! Park n ride is def best way to get in and out of York. Lovely video. Regards.

[@SandraDent-lf4xy]

Hi Martin and Sharon, another excellent video, nice to go out and about with you. I liked your coat Sharon, it looks as if it is nice and warm

[@butlersempire]

Glad you enjoyed it Sandra, the coat is from NEXT.

[@allisontemple7348]

OMG Martin and Sharon what a lovely vlog of York especially the Shambles its a good few years since we were at York i wouldn't mind we only live few miles away but I guess its true what they say we take things for granted and don't go visit these beautiful places we have full of history..... Aww so kind of you to give the elderly homeless gentleman some pennies I would of done the same and if a few more gave him some pennies he could be spending a night in a hotel ❤ Think we must go and stay over at York in our Motorhome.?...Take Care .....😊😊

[@helenring9424]

Great vlog guys nice to see place I never been like something out of Harry potter movie loads of rows of shops to see merry Christmas to you and family xx

[@anni50ful]

I'm not very well today the doctor has just phoned me and woke me up 1am ish 😂now I'm having trouble sleeping so I thought ,I know I'll watch Sharon and Martin,what a lovely treat walking around York, I've not been there for years, I'd forgotten how lovely it is, and the trains,just lovel y Thank you at much xxx

[@butlersempire]

Hope you feel better soon.

[@karencobley1862]

Used to always go to York Christmas market but one year they herded us into a set route so that you couldn't wander and mooch about - never been since