Knitting and fiber festival — Yorkshire Yarn Festival in York

The Yorkshire Yarn Festival, taking place on November 14 and 15, 2026, in York, England, is a perfect gathering for all knitting and yarn enthusiasts. It’s an opportunity to dive into a colorful and creative world where the atmosphere is both warm and inspiring. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll find inspiration to dream and start new projects.

Practical information — Yorkshire Yarn Festival

Getting to York

By train

  • Ulleskelf

By bus

  • The Retreat
  • Belle Vue Terrace
  • Willis Street

Knitting and wool life — Metro Boulot Tricot

About Yorkshire Yarn Festival

York is a city of 181,131 inhabitants located in the north of England, at the intersection of the Rivers Ouse and Foss. Founded in 71 A.D., this city boasts numerous historical buildings, including the cathedral, the castle, and the city walls, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. York is the administrative center of the City of York and the traditional county town of Yorkshire. It sits at an altitude of 25 meters and has three twin cities. For more information, visit the city’s official website: www.york.gov.uk.

Source : Wikipedia

Things to see on site near York

  • York Army Museum — 3 Tower Street YO1 9SB York
  • Millennium Milepost Bishopthorpe
  • Jorvik Viking Centre — Coppergate YO1 9WT York — +44 1904 615505
  • Roman Column
  • York Dungeon — Clifford Street YO1 9RD York

Where to stay near York

  • DoubleTree by Hilton York — St. Maurice’s Road YO31 7JA York — +44 1904 638086
  • Hilton York — 1 Tower Street YO1 9WD York — +44 1904 648111
  • Diamonds Inn — 39 Monkgate YO31 7PB York

Where to eat near York

  • Yemen Heaven — 98 Walmgate YO1 9TL York
  • Bombay Spice — 58 Goodramgate YO1 7LF York
  • Byron — 11 High Ousegate YO1 8RZ York

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Marie

Passionnée de tricot depuis toujours, j’aime transformer de simples pelotes en créations uniques et réconfortantes. Sur Metro-Boulot-Tricot je partage mon expérience, des conseils pratiques et mes découvertes autour de la laine, tout en mêlant voyage et parentalité pour inspirer mes lecteurs à tricoter avec plaisir et créativité.