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Christmas – grotto’s & places to meet santa.

There are lots of places in Hull and the East Riding to see Santa! Visit a Santa’s Grotto or meet Santa at an event or for breakfast, lunch or tea. Find a handy list on the Hull & East Riding Mumbler here.

A-Z: ALL LISTINGS: Please check details prior to attending

These listings are in alphabetical order, A-Z. We endeavour to keep the listings as up to date as possible but please contact all providers/venues before attending anything, they will have the very latest information. Some are pre-book in advance only. If one of your favourites is missing, drop us a line here to add it. Thank you.

Castle Howard at Christmas

Christmas in Neverland: Take the second star to the right, and straight on to Castle Howard! This Christmas, get lost on a magical adventure in Neverland as we invite you to a Christmas experience like no other.

Father Christmas in the Castle – House Show : Make magical memories, and meet Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and jolly WonderPhil at Castle Howard this Christmas. Watch a joyful performance bursting with jingle bells and Christmas spirit, sing Christmas songs together, and enjoy a special, individual moment with Father Christmas himself.

Santa’s Grotto – in the Courtyard: Share a laugh and photograph with Santa in our Courtyard Grotto this Christmas. Enjoy a short show bursting with puppetry, energy, and Christmas joy, before that all-important meeting with the man himself.

Book in advance online here.

Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA

Coletta & Tyson Garden Centre – Tea with Santa

Everyone can choose a tasty meal such as a Festive Burger for adults and a Turkey dinner for kids, there’s plenty of choice! On the evening there will be balloon modelling, face painting and Christmas activities! And of course each child will receive a Christmas present off Santa. There’s even a chance for a photo before you leave!

We can’t wait to see you there and begin the countdown to Christmas.

Adults £12.95, child £19.95. Under 1s free. Tickets go on sales 14 th October 2023 (look out for early bird discounts!) Book online here.

Coletta & Tyson, 324 Hull Road, Woodmansey, Beverley, East Yorkshire HU17 0RU.

FREE Things to do for Christmas

We’ve put together some ideas to help keep the cost down this Christmas, you find an article with the free activities and events in Hull & East Yorkshire  here.

Or read our article Free things to do and places to go in Hull & East Yorkshire here. 

Humble Bee Farm Magical Christmas Experience

Join us at Humble Bee farm for a truly magical start to your family’s Christmas! Follow the lights to our Christmas barn and meet one of Santa’s very own elves: Emerald the Elf will entertain the children and lead them on an adventure to bring Santa to the farm. The big man himself will b in our Christmas grotto and will create magic with each family, before dancing the night away with Emerald and all the children!

Children can feed our special farm animals and will all receive a take-home craft as well as a gift from Santa. This beautiful family setting is the perfect place to relax and have some festive fun. Food and drink will be available to purchase from the Hive Café Bar.

Open to the public on Sundays 1st and 15th December 2024, 2.30pm to 3.30pm OR 4pm to 5pm. £15 per child (adults £5 – 2 adults max per booking). Book here.

Fancy making it a staycation? Book a luxury cottage or cosy glamping accommodation on site and stay as a guest. There is a special event for families staying on site on Saturday 14th December 2024 at 6pm. Find out more here.

01723 890437. [email protected] . Visit the website here.

Flixton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3UJ

Murton Park at Christmas

Meet Santa – Santa’s village is the perfect winter wonderland! You’ll meet Santa in the Long House (along with other children) and you’ll get some special money to spend in the toy shop! Plus, you can take a train ride with Mother Christmas and much more!

Dates: Weekends in November and December 2023. Tickets: £10* per adult, £20* per child and £5* for 0–1-year-olds.

Tea with Santa – Introducing Tea with Santa, where you’ll enjoy a one-to-one with Santa and a delicious meal from The Yorkshire Barn Café. The experience will include:

• A one-to-one with Santa.
• A one-course meal and drink
• Crafts, colouring, and a Christmas present for each child
• Meet Mother Christmas and one of Santa’s elves.

The meal will be taken alongside other ticket holders and during the evening, Santa’s elf will take your family to meet Santa. Dates: Wednesday 13th and Tuesday 19th December 2023 from 5pm-7pm. Tickets: £15 per adult, £20 per child and £5 per 0–1-year-old (if you would like them to have a present).

More info and book now on their website here.

Yorkshire Museum of Farming, Murton, York, YO19 5UF 01904 489966, [email protected]

Piglets Adventure Farm Christmas Experience

• Check in at Elf Airlines
• Polar Post Office
• Magical Sleigh Ride
• Meet Santa in his Grotto
• Unlock the Toy Shop
• Elf Academy Show
• Mrs Claus’s Sweet Shop
• Make Reindeer Food
• Festive Treats & More

Towthorpe Grange, York. YO32 9ST. 01904 499700. [email protected] . 

Princes Quay Santa’s Grotto

19th, 24th, 25th, 26th November, then daily 29th November to 24th December 2023.

A booking is required to visit Santa, book online via the Princes Quay website here.

Sledmere House – Magical Santa Experience

Weekend Tickets (pre booked time slots) open from 9.50am to 5.30pm: 25th & 26th November, 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd December 2023. Weekday Tickets (pre-booked time slots) open from 1.30pm to 8.30pm: 15th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd December 2023.

Relaxed sessions’ on 2nd 9th December at 9.50am.

It’s a busy time of year and all hands are on deck – Santa is programming the Santa Sat Nav whilst putting some last minute touches to the sleigh, Holly Berry is finishing off some present wrapping and the reindeer are getting ready for the biggest night of their life! But all is not as it seems in the reindeer stables…Dancer has lost their sparkle, Blitzen their fire and Comet their speed!

Join lovable Rudolpho, the newest of Santa’s reindeer friends, in an exciting quest to solve the mystery and bring back the magic to Christmas – all in time for Christmas Day! Take part in fun interactive activities with charming Christmas characters and enjoy spotting the clues to solve the mystery before having the chance to meet Santa himself! Don’t forget to visit the toyshop before hopping on a tractor ride to see Sledmere’s herd of red deer in person. With plenty of festive cheer and excitement within the Christmas Village at the Sledmere Barns too – there’s fun for all the family!

Full details and pre-book tickets on their website here .

Sledmere House, Driffield, YO25 3XG. 01377 445187.

Stockeld Park Christmas Adventure

6th November 2024 – 6th January 2025

Step into a magical wonderland when you meet Santa in his cosy grotto, take a spin on our ice rink, play in the playgrounds around our Enchanted Forest and explore our giant Snowflake Maze. The Toys will be visiting the Stockeld Theatre too, for our exclusive Christmas Show  A Toy’s Story , where young and old can join our elf Tinsel, and become honorary Christmas Elves.

The magic really comes to life at dusk when our Enchanted Forest is transformed into an illuminated wonderland, full of colours, lights, and magical projections. With so much happening throughout the park there really is something for everyone to enjoy this Christmas at Stockeld Park.

• Santa’s Arrival weekend: 16-17 November
• Santa’s Grotto at Stockeld Park: 16 Nov – 24 Dec

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Stockeld Park, off the A661 Wetherby Road, LS22 4AN. 01937 586333.  [email protected]

The Village Hotel Hull Festive Family Lunches

• Sunday 10th December 2023: Festive Family Lunch with Grinchmas. More info and booking here.
• Sunday 17th December 2023: Festive Family Lunch with Santa. More info and booking here.

Includes 2 course festive lunch, festive disco and a visit from Santa or the Village Grinch.

Or why not spend Christmas Day with us! Christmas Day 3 course Christmas Dinner. More info and booking here.

For all Christmas family events visit the website here . Or for more info email [email protected] .

The Village Hull, Henry Boot Way, Priory Way, Hull, HU4 7DY.

William’s Den Christmas Experience

The William’s Christmas Experience is back for 2024!

Includes a new brand new Christmas play. Watch as Father Christmas makes his final preparations for the big day on 7-8th, 14-15th and 21st-24th December 2024.

Keep an eye on their website here for full details and ticket booking.

William’s Den, Castle Farm,, Wold Hill, North Cave, HU15 2LS

Brigg & Hornsea Garden Centres Santa’s Grotto Experience

Includes 40 minute Grotto Experience, Train Ride and a Special gift. Also available – Baby & Toddler Grotto sessions.

• Brigg Garden Centre: 18th/19th November then daily 23rd November to 24th December 2023. Also a synthetic skating rink. Book online or call 01652 650484
• Hornsea Garden Centre: 25th/26th November then daily 2nd to 24th December 2023. Book online or call 01964 543040.

Bigby High Road, Brigg, DN20 9HE. Hornsea Road, Sigglesthorne, HU11 5QL.

Cherry Lane Garden Centre Breakfast & Tea with Santa

Breakfast with Santa is available on a the 3rd, 10th & 21st December 2023, and must be booked online. Tea with Santa is available on 20th December. Prices start at £13.99

Hull Bridge Road, Tickton, Beverley, HU17 9RS

Comedy Lounge Hull: Christmas Party Bingo with Santa

Meet Santa and receive a gift, then party time with Kids Party Bingo! Fun and games for all the family. 17th December 2023

Tickets are Children £15, Adults £5. Tickets must be booked in advance.

112-116 George St, Hull, HU1 3AA

Elllerker Lodge Garden Centre Grotto

Visit the Christmas Kingdom for beautiful decorations and gifts. Santa will also be in his grotto throughout December 2023, please ring to make a booking on 01430 422256.

Ellerker Lodge Garden Centre, Ring Beck, Ellerker (just off the A63 South Cave junction), HU15 2QQ.

Hall Farm Park at Christmas

2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th December 2023.

Meet Father Christmas and his cheeky elf in his grotto and receive a present. Also decorate gingerbread biscuits and decorate a tree decoration. Please book all activities on arrival at the par.

Caistor Road, South Kelsey, Lincolnshire, LN7 6PR. 01652 678822.

Highfield House Driffield: Santa Experience

Christmas 2023 – SOLD OUT

Meet Santa Claus this Christmas at Highfield House. For more info call 01377 256231 or email [email protected]

Highfield, Windmill Hill, Driffield, YO25 5YP

Hull Wyke Round Table – West Hull Villages Santa’s Sleigh

The Hull Wyke Round Table Santa’s Sleigh tours streets locally every year in the lead up to Christmas. Their facebook page events section has details of route maps and timings (under the event discussion tab). Tracker to follow Santa goes live on the facebook event when he sets off. For 2023 see him at:

10th December 4.30pm – North Ferriby 11th December 6pm – Willerby 12th December 6pm – Wold Road 13th December 6pm – Hessle 14th December 6pm – Brough 17th December 4.30pm – Swanland

Every penny raised is given to charities and good causes, usually for children but always in our local area.

Langlands Santa’s Grotto

December 2023: Grotto with Mr and Mrs Claus at Langlands Garden Centre. Pre-book in advance on their website, there are also separate walk-in dates that don’t need booking.

Langlands Garden Centre, on the A1079 at Shiptonthorpe.

Lotherton Hall’s Christmas Experience

Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB. 0113 2959 2019

Mercure Hotel Willerby: Brunch with Santa

Join us for a delicious brunch with Santa where he will read a magical story in a festive setting and each child will receive a gift. Choose from 10th or 17th December 2023 . 10.30-11.30am.

£20 per adult, £12 per child aged 3 – 12 (2 & under go free). Please book in advance. For more info please contact 01482 272763, [email protected] .

Mercure Grange Park Hotel, Grange Park Lane, Willerby, HU10 6EA

Normanby Hall Chritsmas Events

• Afternoon Tea with Santa and Mother Christmas: selected dates in December 2023.
• Festive Tots: 12th and 13th December 2023.

Please book online in advance. Normanby Road, DN15 9HU

North Point Shopping Centre FREE Santa’s Grotto

Santa is back! He and his helpful elves will be joining us right up until Christmas Eve. The grotto is FREE and every child will receive a gift from Santa. Opens 24th November 2023. No booking needed.

Also – free festive face painting on 25th November, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December 2023.

North Point Shopping Centre, 5 Goodhart Rd, HU7 4EE

Pink Pig Farm Christmas Experience

Every weekend in December 2023. Head to the sparkly forest to meet Santa on his sleigh, then choose a present from the elves, then head to the gingerbread kitchen to meet Mrs Claus to decorate a biscuit. Plus unlimited play in the indoor and outdoor play areas. All tickets must be pre-booked online.

Pink Pig Farm, Holme Lane, Scunthorpe, DN16 3RE

Rand Farm Park The Real Christmas Experience

Daily from 25th November to 24th December 2023

The Real Christmas Experience at Rand Farm Park is a magical, immersive experience for everyone in the family to enjoy. Book in advance online.

For more information call 01673 858904 or email [email protected]

Rand Farm Park, Lincoln, LN8 5NJ

Scarborough North Bay Railway Santa Special

Santa Specials are running on the 7th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd & 24th December 2024. A magical journey on the Jingle Belle or Flying Snowman to The North Yorkshire Pole! Enjoy seasonal refreshments inside, Mrs Claus’ Kitchen! Ride Santa’s sleigh and enjoy a range of activities whilst waiting to see Santa! Spend quality time with Santa himself in our beautifully decorated grotto and receive a quality gift!

Book tickets online in advance to avoid missing out. Call 01723 368791 or email [email protected] for more info.

North Bay Railway, Burniston Rd, Scarborough, YO12 6PF

Sundown Adventureland Christmas Spectacular

18th November to 24th December 2023. As Christmas draws near, the park is converted into a Winter Wonderland with Christmas theming throughout and the annual opening of the wonderful ‘Night before Christmas’ ride. Climb aboard one of Santa’s sleighs and take a magical journey through the enchanted forest to arrive in style at Santa’s Magical Grotto. The whole park will be decorated with festive lights and decorations. Tickets must be booked online.

Treswell Rd, Rampton, Retford, Notts, DN22 0HX. 01777 248274

Yorkshire Wolds Railway Christmas

Father Christmas will be visiting Fimber Halt on the 2nd and 9th December 2023, 10am – 3pm , and you can also buy a Christmas tree. Prices vary depending on the package you want, you can pay £40 for a family ride on the train, refreshments and a Christmas tree. Or you can just buy a tree for £30.  Visits to Santa’s Grotto cost £5.  For more information call 01377 338053 or email [email protected]

Fimber Halt, Beverley Road, Fimber, YO25 3HG.

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Santa Specials with NYMR

30 November and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 23 & 24 December 2024 Our delightful brand-new Santa Specials experience offers a unique blend of nostalgia, tradition and festive fun for the whole family, ensuring that you'll leave with memories to treasure for ever.

Christmas at Thackray Museum

18th November to 23rd December 2023 Father Christmas needs your help as he travels the world exploring the different ways people celebrate Christmas and sampling all his favourite foods! Enjoy crafts, Christmas Trail and meet Father Christmas

Santa Underground at NCMME

25th November to 24th December This Christmas, before Santa goes down your chimney he is going down the mine! Travel 140m underground to join Santa in his unique and atmospheric underground grotto where he will be waiting to meet a few select children.

Ingleborough Cave Santa's Grotto

2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 22nd and 23rd December 2023 Join Santa's Elves as they lead you through magical underground passages, all the way to Santa and his table of presents!

The Elf Explorer on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

23rd, 24th and 30th November, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 21st to 24th December 2024 A magical Christmas experience that is guaranteed to light up your children’s faces and get the whole family in the mood for the Festive Season. This theatrical journey on board a beautiful steam train is the perfect way to travel.

The Christmas Experience at Lotherton Hall

25th November 2023 to 7th January 2024 A magical journey through the enchanting world of Christmas. From visiting Santa in the North Pole to crafting in the Elf Village, there’s something for all the family. Explore the Christmas Traditions Woodland Walk, and Fairy Dell. Marvel at Lotherton’s splendour in the Hall and lit gardens.

Christmas at Mother Shiptons

25th November to 24th December 2023 There’s something for the whole family at Mother Shipton’s this Christmas. Take a photo inside Santa’s beautiful sleigh and sit upon the magical Christmas throne, then visit the Elf Mail Post Office to stamp and post your letters to Santa.

Chocolate Making With Santa

1st to 26th December 2023 ‘Chocolate making with Santa’ experience where you will have the chance to meet Santa and even make delicious chocolate lollies with him and his trusty elf. Our guided tour experience will take you on a journey through the rich history of chocolate. You’ll be amazed by fascinating facts, interactive exhibits, and hands-on chocolate-making.

Santa's Grotto at Thorp Perrow

25th November to 24th December 2023 Explore a host of seasonal landscapes and creatures, discover miniature worlds, and peep inside the elves’ charming little bedroom before finding Santa in his cosy sitting room, ready for a chat and an extra special photo.

Christmas Festival at Web Adventure Park

Dates between 25th November to 24th December 2023 A meet and greet with Father Christmas and his elves - special sessions for babaies first meeting with Father Christmas, toddler sessions and SEND sessions.

The Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park

18th November to 24th December 2023 Join us for Christmas fun, get active and discover large themed outdoor playgrounds within the beautiful woodland of Stockeld Park. Watch the Enchanted Forest come alive after dusk with our famous winter illuminations!

Great Reindeer Mystery at Sledmere House

25th and 26th Nov, 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th to 23rd December 2023 Enjoy the Great Reindeer Mystery with live actors, meet the animals, Christmas crafts and play festive games. Enjoy a tractor ride to try and spot Rudolph among the Red Deer and of course see Father Christmas and let him what you'd life for Christmas.

Santa at Bolton Abbey

25th November to 22nd December 2022 Step into his twinkling Christmas Village, tucked away in the middle of Strid Wood and see what enchanting experience awaits. Become acquainted with the cheeky elves who have just arrived from the North Pole, and let them take you on a special journey to meet the Great Man himself.

The Polar Express on Wensleydale Railway

Dates between 10th November to 21st December 2023 You can almost hear the faint sound of sleigh bells in the distance as you take in the festive decorations at the station at Leeming Bar. In the distance, out in the cold night, too much excitement, you hear the familiar sound of the steam train that is THE POLAR EXPRESS™!

Santa Narrow Boat Adventure

Weekends from 25th November to 17th December 2023 Take a magical trip along the Leeds Liverpool Canal and meet Santa. Each trip is 75-minute and includes a meeting with Santa, a hot drink and tasty mince pie.

Christmas in Neverland at Castle Howard

11th November 2023 to 7th January 2024 Enjoy a Christmas day out like no other at Castle Howard! Tinker Bell has sprinkled fairy dust all over our House, and transformed Castle Howard into a beautiful winter wonderland.

Santa Experience with York City Cruises

25th November to 23rd December 2023 Join Santa for a marvellously magical festive cruise on the River Ouse at Christmas! You'll be welcomed into Santa’s Grotto at our Boatyard, hidden underneath the beautiful Lendal Bridge in the centre of York.

Christmas at Murton Patk

25th November to 23rd December 2023 Two experiences to choose from; have tea with Santa or visit Santa's village and enjoy a train ride with Mother Christmas.

William's Den Christmas Experience

2nd to 24th December 2023 Experience the magic of Christmas at William’s Den this year. Get our full Christmas experience every weekend from December 2 right up until Christmas Eve. A whole host of festive surprises lined up so you can cross magical Christmas memories for the whole family off your list!

The Santa Claus Showtime Hull

25th November, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December 2023 At the Santa Claus Showtime, children will meet Mrs Claus, the Elves and Santa himself, during a magical half-hour packed with songs and festive fun. Post-show, families will be invited to venture on a delightful hunt around Trinity Market, seeking festive clues to unravel a puzzle and earn some sweet rewards!

St Nicholas at Northwood Trail

2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th and 23rd December 2023 St Nicholas mirrors the Father Christmas of the past: a wandering storyteller, miracle-worker and a protector of children, bringing light, generosity, abundance and celebration to the dark months of winter. He is one of the fairy folk: the Holly King, clothed all in green and crowned in evergreens and ivy. Lady Winter, his female counterpart, is the introspective part of winter.

A Christmas Adventure at Thornton Hall Country Park

26th November to 24th December 2023 Father Christmas has enlisted a select few Human Folk to journey deep into the Yuletide Village, in order to help their residents return the magic to the land before the 25th December.

Ginger Cow's Santa Grotto

Weekends in December 2023 Elves will be here to guide you through your visit to Santa, making sure it’s extra special. Tickets to see Father Christmas include a private 1-2-1 meeting with Santa, where each paying child will receive a small Christmas gift.

Santa's Singalong

13th to 23rd December 2023 A show filled the the magic of Christmas, as you join Mr and Mrs Claus in their busy home as they prepare for the big day. Expect Christmas stories, interactive wonderment and of course many a Christmas song to join in with!

Magical Christmas Experience at Birchfield Farm

25th November to 23rd December 2023 Meet Mother Christmas in her sitting room to check in and collect your sleigh ride tickets. Take a sleigh ride to Sants's grotto in the woods.

A Very Victorian Christmas

2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th December 2023 join our Victorian nursery maid to hear Christmas story and play with traditional Victorian toys before sitting down with Santa to share your wish list for Christmas Day and recieve special gifts.

Christmas Wetland Wonder

16th December 2023 Come and meet Santa, who has taken up residence in the Lookout Hide as his grotto at the Enchanted Wetland Wonderland. Enjoy the reserve for an enchanted evening, follow the Christmas tree trail, unscrambling the hidden word, to find the password to access Santa's Grotto to meet him and claim your tweet.

Enchantica's Christmas Adventure

2nd to 24th December 2023 Enjoy a magical interactive theatrical Christmas show and meet Father Christmas! Elf-training for all ages.

Father Christmas at Bordsworth Hall

Weekends from 2nd December 2023 Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree, in our group storytelling sessions. Then, you and your children will get the chance to meet the man himself, take photographs and make memories to treasure. Father Christmas will also give every child a traditional present to unwrap.

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Christmas lights, markets and events… Why Hull City Centre is the place to be this festive season

• Fri 24 November, 2023

Dave Bushnell

• Fri 24 Nov, 2023
• Spotlight , What's On
• Hull city centre , Princes Quay , St Stephens Hull

Hull’s city centre is set to be a hub of festive cheer this Christmas, as it transforms into a winter wonderland with an array of events and activities. 

After the big Christmas light switch-on and the Santa’s parade last week, the city centre is now sparkling and ready for the festive season with even more celebrations taking place this weekend. 

This Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November, Hull Museums Quarter will host the Victorian Christmas Event & Market , offering a nostalgic journey into the past with traditional crafts and seasonal treats. Alongside this, the Trinity Festival Rebooted will fill the city’s pubs and bars with live music, creating a perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary festivity.

As December arrives, shoppers will be delighted by the Princes Quay Saturday Christmas Market opening on 2nd December, and the Good Things Christmas Market on Humber Street on 3rd December. These markets, along with the Christmas Craft & Flea Market at Hull Minster on 2nd December, present a perfect opportunity for finding unique gifts and indulging in festive delights.

Hull Minster will also host several other events, including the City Of Hull Brass Band Christmas Concert on 3rd December, the Christmas Tree Festival from 5th to 16th December, and Carols by Candlelight on 10th December. The festive atmosphere is further enhanced by Hull’s Christmas lights, now switched on, casting a magical glow over the city.

For family entertainment, the Santa Claus Showtime 2023 at Trinity Market, starting from 25th November every Thursday, along with Santa’s Grottos at the Prospect Centre and Princes Quay, are sure to delight the young and young at heart. 

Additionally, Hull Truck Theatre’s Christmas Panto Pinocchio , along with upcoming shows Princess and the Frog from 13th December and Snowmen on 5th & 6th January, and Hull New Theatre’s Christmas Panto Cinderella starting 16th December, promise memorable theatrical experiences.

The Holiday Inn Hull Marina adds a unique flavour to the festivities with its Murder 57: Murder Under The Mistletoe party on 7th December. For those who enjoy late-night shopping, Princes Quay, St Stephen’s, and other retailers offer an extended shopping experience every Thursday.

Hull City Hall is not to be missed, with a lineup of shows including Fairytale of New York 2023 on 2nd December, City Carols on 10th December, and several other festive performances. St Mary’s on Lowgate is also hosting the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on 29th December, offering a serene and reflective end to the festive season.

Additionally, free Christmas workshops in Hepworth Arcade every Saturday, starting 2nd December, followed by street entertainers and live ice carving demonstrations, are a great way to engage in creative activities and experience the festive atmosphere.

Aglow with Christmas lights and brimming with activities and events, VisitHull extend a warm invitation to everyone to join in with Hull city centre’s celebrations and make this festive season a memorable one.

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45 Magical Christmas Events in Yorkshire in 2024

Christmas events in Yorkshire – there  are so many wonderful events going on in Yorkshire this year, from old favourites to new and exciting events.

Here is a great list of suggestions for events and things to do at Christmas in Yorkshire with the kids (or without!).  Have a look at our list of Christmas markets , Winter Wonderlands, attractions and Christmas festivals in York and the rest of Yorkshire.  I’ll add more Yorkshire Christmas events as they appear.   I have reviewed as many of the Christmas events as possible (because I LOVE Christmas!), so do read the individual reviews if you get chance.

If you are not from Yorkshire and are looking for somewhere to stay while you are here, have a look at some of the Yorkshire Hotels we have reviewed for a fab festive break!

Castle Howard, Malton, North Yorkshire

15th november 2024 – 5th january 2025.

Christmas at Castle Howard – The theme for this year at Castle Howard is Alice’s Christmas Wonderland and runs from the 15th November until the 5th January 2025.

See all the details of Castle Howard at Christmas.

Candlelit Concerts – Candlelit Christmas

St olave’s church, 29 marygate, york yo30 7bj, december 6th and 7th 2024 (with a matinee on the 7th as well as an evening show).

Enchanting harmonies beneath flickering flames: A timeless celebration of Christmas with our mesmerizing candlelit concert and captivating string quartet. Set in the beautiful St Olave’s church in York, a string quartet will take you on a festive journey with classic Christmas songs, from the likes of The Pogues and George Michael to Christmas carol favourites. Enjoy a mulled wine and take in the magical atmosphere.

Buy Candlelit Concert tickets here.

Big Christmas Concert with Alistair Griffin

Q church, 9 priory st, york yo1 6et, the 14th and 21st of december 2024 (with a matinee on the 21st as well as an evening show).

Taking place at Q Church (9 Priory St, York YO1 6ET).  A brass band will play you in, then Alistair Griffin’s Big Christmas Concert will take you on a musical journey from acoustic versions of traditional carols through to Wizard, Slade and The Pogues.  Sing along and sip mulled wine whilst enjoying the fairytale of old York.

This concert has become my favourite Christmas tradition.  Everyone we have spoken to at the concert is having the best time!

Buy Tickets for the Big Christmas Concert here.

Swing into Christmas

In sheffield, york, huddersfield and hull.

Playing four different dates in Yorkshire, The Octagon Centre in Sheffield on Friday the 13th of December, Central Hall in York on Saturday the 14th of December, Lawrence Batley in Huddersfield on Wednesday the 18th of December and Hull City Hall in Hull on Thursday the 19th of December.

Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of Down for the Count Orchestra , as they  Swing Into Christmas !

This is a festive celebration like no other, as Down for the Count recreate the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and many more in a luscious 30-piece “big band with strings” setting evoking the sounds of the great Capitol Studios recordings. 

Expect to hear faithful recreations of the best music of the swing era including  I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Let’s Face The Music and Dance  and  ‘S Wonderful , alongside original arrangements of jazz and festive standards written by the Orchestra’s principal conductor Mike Paul-Smith and featured on the album Swing Into Christmas , including  Winter Wonderland  and  The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting).

Fast becoming part of the social calendar in locations across the UK, the show is full of joie de vivre and fantastic musicianship – and is guaranteed to put a smile on your face this Christmas. Grab your family and friends and join us as we Swing Into Christmas!

Stockeld Park, Wetherby

16 th november 2024 until the 6 th of january 2025.

Christmas in Yorkshire is more magical than ever here at Stockeld Park!

What was once but a simple Christmas Tree shop, from this small acorn grew what came to be Stockeld Park’s most famous adventure season. Since then, every year the most magical Christmas events for families in Yorkshire happen right here at Stockeld Park, and we can’t wait for you to join us.

Christmas in Yorkshire has never been more exciting, with plenty of things to do with children of all ages in our amazing, glittering Christmas Wonderland.

Christmas Fun for the Whole Family in Yorkshire.

Meet Santa, enjoy our Winter Illuminations in the Enhanced Forest, discover the secrets of our Snowflake Maze, or whizz around our ice rink: these and many other Christmas events and activities for children of all ages are waiting for you at Stockeld Park. You can even bring a little bit of the magic of Christmas at Stockeld Park home with you by purchasing one of our beautiful real Christmas trees, grown right here on the Stockeld Park Estate -the biggest plantation in Yorkshire!

Join us for Christmas fun, get active and discover large themed outdoor playgrounds within our beautiful woodland. This truly is the home of Christmas magic!

Read more about the Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park.

Lotherton Hall Christmas Experience

Dates to be announced.

Families will make memories to last a lifetime as they enjoy a magical day out at the Edwardian stately home just outside of Leeds, embarking on adventures with fairies, elves and Father Christmas himself. 

Steeped in Christmas magic and excitement. Enjoy a magical Twelve Days of Christmas Walk through the Captains Wood around the estate, make the turtle doves fly, walk through the five gold rings and be one of our drummers drumming! Uncover a secret fairy hideaway in our rock garden. Visit Santa in the North Pole and meet our elves helping in their workshop.

Marvel in the splendour of the Edwardian House with the rooms dressed in all their festive finery. Wander down to the Elf Village where young ones can join the elves in making craft activities or listen to stories, and everyone can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or warm snack under our twinkling canopy. More wonderful Christmas days out Yorkshire. 

Look at our review of Lotherton Hall Christmas Experience here.

Mother Shipton’s, Knaresborough

Saturday the 23rd of november 2024 – tuesday the 24th of december 2024..

Santa is flying here to see you! Let the twinkling lights draw you into the wonder of Mother Shipton’s magical, memory-making Christmas experience.

From the moment you step into this enchanted land, Santa’s cheerful elves will welcome you with open arms. Every child with a Santa Experience Ticket will receive a pack of festive activities, a magical pass to unlocking the wonders that await.

As you wander through the winter woodland, the Christmas Village awaits, a place where enchantment and holiday spirit intertwine. Gaze upon the merry displays and festive delights that fill the air with joy.

And who could forget Chief Elf Chestnut, the embodiment of excitement and joy? They will lead you to the highlight of your journey—a special visit to Santa himself! Step into his cosy grotto, where time stands still as you create memories that will warm your heart for years to come.  Mother Shipton’s has been named as one of the  ‘Best Christmas Grottos to Meet Santa’  by the Telegraph.

York Christmas Festival

14 th november – 22 nd december 2024.

There’s usually lots going on in the centre of York over Christmas (even if there wasn’t, Christmas in York is so pretty it’s always worth a visit!). St Nicholas Fair, the York Christmas Market is planned to return this year, with lots of food, festivities and a lovely Christmassy atmosphere to soak up.  

Take a look at our full review of York Christmas Market.

Christmas in Haworth

Every year at Christmas time, Haworth is lit by twinkling fairy lights and pretty shop windows. Its cobbled street is home to wonderful  independent gift shops ,  tea rooms and public houses , and during the four weekends leading up to Christmas, the residents and traders host bands, choirs, carol singers and Father Christmas for visitors to enjoy. Throughout the whole festive season, the  Keighley and Worth Valley Railway  offers magical adventures. Escape to a olde-worlde Christmas atmosphere while enjoying an exciting independent shopping experience in this beautiful Yorkshire village.

Scarborough Sparkle

November 29, 2024 – december 1, 2024, scarborough open air theatre – burniston rd, scarborough yo12 6pf.

Scarborough Sparkle – Scarborough’s annual magical and enchanting Christmas festival kicks off the festive season on the coast.

Beginning with a lantern parade by Animated Objects, it’s the perfect event to experience the warm and fuzzy festive feeling, sample great food and drink, and get a head start on Christmas gift shopping.

The Polar Express™ Train Ride at Wensleydale

Saturday 9th of november – monday 23rd december 2024 (various dates).

Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Join us at  The Polar Express Yorkshire for a magical Christmas Experience. We are the ONLY licensed Polar Express in Yorkshire. This Christmas experience is unlike any other. Brought to you by the organisers of the number 1 voted Polar Express in the World, Wensleydale Railway hosts The Polar Express Yorkshire.

Your journey begins just like the 2004 Motion Picture where The Polar Express will pick you up to take you to the North Pole. You will get to meet all the characters from the film including the conductor, the singing chefs, the hobo and of course the main man himself Father Christmas. You and your family, hopefully dressed in PJs, will experience and fun filled theatrical adventure as you make your way to the North Pole.

Throughout your journey you will tangle with the Caribou, see the magic of the Northern Lights and have the story of The Polar Express told you by the singing Chefs. Don’t forget to have a bite of your cookie and authentic Hot Chocolate before arriving at the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.

Read our full review of The Polar Express here.

G4 Christmas – York Minster

Nov 19, 2024.

Get ready for a spectacular Christmas celebration with G4.

Escape into their world of mesmerising harmonies, beautifully-blended voices and impeccable showmanship within an idyllic festive setting.

Jon, Jai, Mike & Duncan are delighted to bring their hotly-anticipated, 20th Anniversary ‘G4 CHRISTMAS’ tour across the UK in 2024, with more dates than ever before!

Selling out year after year, it is clear that audiences cannot get enough of this breathtaking festive experience, that will warm your soul and bring the true spirit of Christmas to life.

Step into G4’s world of vocal enchantment as they take you on an awe-inspiring musical journey. From traditional carols to sacred contemplations, classical classics to popular favourites; all the way to modern festive hits.

G4’s extraordinary and unique vocal renditions will leave you with chills of delight and a heart full of Christmas spirit.

Santa Experience on York City Cruises, York

23rd november – 23rd december 2024 (selected dates).

Join Santa for a marvellously magical festive cruise on the River Ouse at Christmas! 

You might think that Santa is far too busy to drop in to York to see all the good boys and girls, but you’d be wrong! Santa is a big fan of City Cruises (we’re his favourite) and loves coming to see us every year to spread festive cheer!

You’ll be welcomed into Santa’s Grotto at our Boatyard, hidden underneath the beautiful Lendal Bridge in the centre of York. As you enter, your Captain will check that children are on the special VIP guestlist we receive from Lapland.

Don’t worry if you are bringing a pushchair, you’ll be able to park it in the safety of our Reindeer Pen! Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and, of course, Rudolph – are all away on business with Santa. 

Once on board, you’ll be greeted warmly by one of Santa’s good friends, Mary Christmas or Ernie/Ellie the Elf, who will show you to your reserved seating, ready for our magical departure! Santa doesn’t let us say too much more about what happens next, as that would spoil the magic, but we can guarantee that Santa Claus himself will find his way aboard and the whole family will have the most wonderful time on board – there’s a reason why families come back year after year to experience this truly fabulous festive treat, after all…

A Christmas Carol

28th and 29th nov 2024  sheffield cathedral.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to bring you  A Christmas Carol,  Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption, this Christmas. A Christmas Carol  follows the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge as he embarks upon a journey through his past, present, and future, learning along the way to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas. 

With dazzling musical sequences and authentic period costuming, this production promises to be the perfect accompaniment to the festive season. Join family and friends at the most magical time of the year and be swept back in time nearly two centuries to the world of Scrooge’s London.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

30 november and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 20 to 24 december.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced the launch of its all-new Santa Specials services, offering families an enchanting Christmas experience like never before. This festive season, join in the fun on your journey through the stunning North York Moors as you meet a cast of jolly railway Christmas characters and become part of the story.

Starting the adventure at the beautifully decorated Pickering Station, visitors will be greeted by twinkling lights, real Christmas trees, festive decorations, and the joyful sounds of Christmas music filling the air. Children will have the chance to visit our festive signal box, and families can take a Christmas selfie, pop into the charming Christmas tearoom for an indulgent hotchocolate and mince pie, and browse through festive stalls brimming with holiday treats and unique, exclusive gifts, in the Christmas emporium.  

One of the highlights of the Santa Specials is the opportunity to meet Santa Claus himself! Each child will receive a unique Edmondson Railway ticket, a nod to the traditional system for recording railway fares introduced in the 1840s, as a keepsake of their journey, along with a limited-edition toy to take home to commemorate their Christmas trip.

Visit nymr.co.uk/santa-specials

Christmas at York Castle Museum

Plans for 2024 are yet to be announced (the below is from a previous year and an idea of what might happen).

Kirkgate, the Victorian street within the Castle Museum in York is bedecked with Christmas decorations for their ‘Dickensian Christmas’ event.  Costumed actors wander round, keen to chat to you in character.  There is also a lovely theatrical ‘Audience with Father Christmas’ to enjoy too.

Read our review of A Dickensian Christmas at York Castle Museum .

Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland, York

Open from the 15th of november until 5th of january 2025.

York’s award-winning festive destination – Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York – is back for Christmas.

Read all about our Christmas visit.

Christmas Market at The Piece Hall in Halifax

15th of november until 22nd of december 2024.

A Christmas Market over six weekends showcasing some of the region’s favourite independent food and drink producers, artisan makers and pop-up street food. Featuring a wide range of unique stalls with everything from homeware to jewellery, gifts and delicious food to take home.

The Christmas Market takes place on the following dates:

• Friday 15 – Sunday 17 November
• Friday 22 – Sunday 24 November
• Friday 29 November – Sunday 1 December
• Friday 6 – Sunday 8 December
• Friday 13 – Sunday 15 December
• Friday 20 – Sunday 22 December

Murton Park, York – Yorkshire Farming Museum

Check their website for 2024 details. (the below info is for a previous christmas).

Visit the annual Santa Special Extravaganza at Murton Park,  the Yorkshire Farming Museum. Ride on the Santa train, then take a guided tour of Santa’s village to see how the Elves are getting on at ‘Yule School’. 

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On Santa’s Sweet Adventure , children will join our elves on the most important of missions; saving Christmas! Filled to the brim with festive fun, this hour-long, interactive-grotto experience contains games, seasonal secrets and – of course – a meeting with the big man himself. 

We reviewed Santa’s Sweet Adventure here.

Fireside Stories with Father Christmas at Raby Castle

Selected dates from november – december 2024.

Come and meet Father Christmas this winter season in the spectacular setting of Raby Castle .

Delight in the magic of Christmas with a special visit to see Father Christmas in Raby Castle’s Grand Entrance Hall. Let the excitement build as footmen guide you up to the beautifully decorated Castle, adorned with twinkling lights and shimmering baubles. Gather by the cosy fireplace for enchanting storytelling by Father Christmas himself, surrounded by laughter, fun, and the warm glow of the festive season. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with joy and festive cheer.

Beningbrough Hall, York

From a previous year – Father Christmas is making his way to Beningbrough for his annual holiday. As he glides through the skies, dodging the typical British weather, disaster strikes and his case falls off the back of his sleigh. His elves come to the rescue, finding his case and all its content. However his clothes need a bit of TLC, but thankfully Beningbrough has some fantastic washing facilities. Find Father Christmas in the Victorian Laundry for a brand new and unique tale for his Yorkshire guests.

Book your place at one of the sessions across the weekends usually from the end of November. Every child can go to see him, have a photograph taken and if you want to, give him your list. Then there’s a small gift to take away and either put under your tree or open early.

Call the elves on 01904 472014 to book

Hull Rd, Woodmansey, Beverley HU17 0RS

Let Loose is tipped to be one of the best places for believers to experience a magical Christmas this year, this immersive family-oriented experience promises to get you into the Christmas Spirit in style. Wrap up warm for the Christmas Train Ride, a Wonderland of Pine Trees and Glittering Lights, discover Christmas round every corner and a beautiful Nativity Scene. Father Christmas will be waiting with a Special Gift for you.

A Magical Carousel ride will finish your treat and leave you with lasting memories.

You may linger for up to 1 hour extra in our themed cafe, write a letter to Santa and post it in our post box for Express Christmas Mail to Lapland and buy a selection of Sweets & Treats to take home with you.

What’s Included:

• Baby Ticket – Please purchase at least 1 Adult Ticket with this ticket. Includes: Christmas Train, Forest of Lights, Christmas Scenes, Father Christmas Grotto & Gift. (see accessibility statement below)
• Child Ticket – Please purchase at least 1 Adult Ticket with this ticket. Includes: Christmas Train, Forest of Lights, Christmas Scenes, Father Christmas Grotto & Gift, Carousel Ride.
• Adult Ticket – Please purchase at least 1 Child or Baby Ticket with this Ticket. Maximum 2 Adult Tickets per order. Adult Ticket Includes: Christmas Train, Forest of Lights, Christmas Scenes, Father Christmas Grotto, Carousel Ride.
• Accessibility: Pushchairs and wheelchairs will be able to go on the Christmas Train and the rest of your Christmas Adventure is accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs.

See more details, photos and a video of Let Loose at Christmas.

William’s Den

Castle Farm, Wold Hill, North Cave, Brough HU15 2LS

30 November 2024 – 24 December 2024

There’s something uniquely magical about Christmas at William’s Den. Where else can you meet up with family of all ages, get in the festive spirit with a Christmas show, catch up over amazing home-cooked food, let the kids adventure to their heart’s content, and make the kind of memories that’ll keep you warm this winter.

• Watch Father Christmas prepare for the big day in our new play
• Decorate a festive gingerbread
• Choose your own early present from Father Christmas
• Toast marshmallows around our firepit
• Step inside a giant snow globe for a picture perfect moment*
• Tackle the reindeer quiz trail
• Create your own Christmas bauble*
• And play all day indoors and out the William’s Den way

Read our review of  William’s Den at Christmas .  Also have a look at our review of William’s Den from over the summer.

Lightwater Valley

Lightwater Valley at Christmas – Discover a fantastical new seasonal adventure at Lightwater Valley this Christmas with the enchanting Alice in Winterland.  Hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns will illustrate stories from Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass. Discover a giant chess board, watch the Mad Hatter prepare for his crazy tea party, marvel at the four-metre tall Alice lantern and come face to face with the infamous Queen herself. 

See all the details on Lightwater Valley at Christmas here.

Burton Agnes Hall, Nr Bridlington

There were lots of Christmas related events happening at Burton Agnes Hall last Christmas.

We’re thrilled to announce that our Christmas opening will run from Tuesday 14th November to Saturday 23rd December, from 11am until 5pm daily. The house will be decorated with original, handmade decorations, with many crafted from flowers and foliage cropped and dried from the walled garden. This year, dried hops and statice from the walled garden will adorn the Great Hall. Helichrysums, echiums, teasels, eucalyptus and bamboo from the garden, and the hydrangea flowers that encircle the house in autumn, will be brought indoors, too. There will be many pieces crafted in card, paper and other recycled and sustainable materials.

There will be a trail of giant, hand-carved and painted candy canes in the woodland behind the house. With 24 giant canes – one for each day of advent – hidden in the branches, will you be able to find them all?

Young visitors are particularly welcome, and can find a handmade felt snowman doll hidden in each room by the Cunliffe-Lister children. When dusk falls, Christmas cheer flourishes: with Christmas-light-strewn topiary bushes, the fireplaces glowing warmly and twinkling lights in each room, visitors will be inspired with the abundant joys of Christmas.

We will be serving wood fired pizzas, spiced hot drinks, home baked cakes and lots of other treats, and the gift shop will have beautiful Christmas decorations and gifts for sale.

See my review of Pirates and Princesses at Burton Agnes.

Piglets Adventure Farm, York

Dates for christmas 2024 to be announced..

For a truly unforgettable Christmas experience, visit Piglets Adventure Farm this festive season!

Fancy a ride on a magical Christmas sleigh? Then head on down to Piglets Adventure Farm where you can meet Santa in his twinkling woodland village.   

Join us for a magical sleigh ride and a heart-warming adventure. Soar through the trees on an enchanting sleigh ride and meander through our Woodland Village with treats and activities to enjoy at every turn. Meet our cheery elves along the way and the star of the show, Santa Claus himself!

See what we thought when we visited Piglets here.

Harewood House

Harewood house, harewood, leeds ls17 9lg, friday 15 november 2024 – sunday 5 january 2025, 10am – 5.30pm.

This Christmas, step into a magical festive world where history and imagination meet, in the long-awaited sequel to 2019’s award-winning ‘Night at the Mansion’.

A troop of not-so-angelic cherubs have escaped from the Christmas tree and Harewood House sparkles into life with singing baubles, swirling ceilings and gossiping statues. Marvel as the House tells you festive tales of bygone times, in an unforgettable experience that will delight visitors of all ages.

Mischief at the Mansion is brought to Harewood by Studio McGuire. Davy and Kristin McGuire are multi-award winning, Yorkshire-based, mixed reality artists, internationally renowned for their innovative explorations in immersive art, storytelling and digital projections. Their 2019 show ‘Night at the Mansion’ won widespread acclaim including Innovation of the Year at the Museum and Heritage Awards, and Harewood’s Members will be delighted to know that the talking plates are back!

Things to do at Christmas in Yorkshire with Kids

Rhs garden harlow carr, harrogate.

‘Glow’ Winter Illuminations at RHS Garden Harlow Carr.

Selected dates 21 November – 28 December 2024

Take an enchanting walk at RHS Garden Harlow Carr , marvelling at spectacular light displays along your way.

Robin Hoods Bay Victorian Weekend – Christmas events Yorkshire

December 7th & 8th 2024 (this year’s dates – but info from last year).

The Victorian Weekend at Robin Hood’s Bay is organised by the RHB Tourism Association and will see the return of children’s favourite – Santa. Other exciting activities usually take place such as Welly-throwing on the beach, Victorian games, a Christmas card competition, a costume competition, a Sheep Hunt, talks about the Dickensian era and Smuggling in Victorian times.  There will be music everywhere you go, in the streets, in the pubs later on, in churches and a Variety Concert and a Pie & Pea supper.

Feast your eyes at the art exhibition and old crafts, visit period cottages and discover Robin Hood’s Bay on a guided walk, learn about St Hilda’s snakes and sea monsters, follow your duck in the annual RNLI Duck Race and marvel at the beauty and ingenuity of all the Christmas trees in St Stephen’s Church.  Carollers, Hand-bell ringers, lucky dips, tombolas, draws, spinning demonstrations, ganseys, mince pies, plenty of music and surprises await you.

Spilmans Christmas Festival 2024

Church farm, thirsk yo7 3nb.

Selected dates from the 23rd Nov 2024 to the 24th Dec 2024

Spilmans  biggest and best Christmas yet!

Step into a winter wonderland at our farm this Christmas! Join us for a live one three person stage show ‘Lapland’s Got Talent’ that will make your holiday season merry and bright! After the show, experience five different activities two of which take place in the magical snow room. You will also have an opportunity to meet Santa and enjoy his heartwarming stories! After this it is time to pick your own Christmas present from Santa’s magical toy shop! From there it is on to the final event area where you can show us your best moves in the Christmas Disco. Dance to your favorite holiday tunes and let the festive spirit lift you higher! But that is not all-join us for some sweet fun with gingerbread decorating and cozy marshmallow toasting by the crackling fire!

Don’t miss out on the ultimate Christmas experience!

Find out more about Christmas at Spilmans .

Treasurer’s House, York

Dates to be released (info from last year).

Expect the unexpected this Christmas as the stories found in Frank Green’s travel journals take centre stage. His far flung, and at times far fetched, tales are the inspiration for a truly unique Christmas offer.

Inside the period rooms, 1920s design elements will mingle with modern touches to create a timeless Christmas and you’re invited to wander at your own pace, making memories as you explore. Many of the decorations are hand made by the talented team of volunteers who decorate the house. This season promises to be the biggest Christmas yet.

Drop in anytime between 11am and 4pm (last entry 3.15pm), booking not required and tours are paused during the festive season.

We reviewed Treasurer’s House over the summer.

Christmas at Barley Hall, York

This is your chance to discover the hidden history of the use of charms, potions and magic during Christmas celebrations in medieval York at our beautifully decorated townhouse, Barley Hall .  Enjoy the greenery and colour as you are transported back in time to explore the beautifully decorated rooms of Barley Hall, each dressed to reflect the different activities that would have taken place in the home and around the city in Lady Snawsell’s time.

Winter Wonderland at Bolling Hall, Bradford

Bradford’s historical Bolling Hall Museum and Library will be transformed in to a Winter Wonderland.The event which has been organised by The Friends of Bowling Park will feature a number of market stalls and activities in the beautiful old hall.There will be a cake stall, a tombola, sweet stall, craft stalls, face painting and winter crafts. Children will also get the chance to meet Father Christmas for a small charge. Entry to the event is free, although donations will be welcome.

Lizzie Llabres, Curator of Industrial and Social History at Bolling Hall Museum, said: “The Winter Wonderland event has become a great annual event, encouraging people to visit our wonderful Bolling Hall Museum and helping them to get in to the festive spirit as they prepare for Christmas. There are some lovely stalls where people can pick up some early Christmas presents. “The Winter Wonderland event is one of a wide range of events and activities as part of the Sparkling Bradford Christmas campaign. The campaign brings together all the fantastic things that people can see, do or take part in during whole of the festive season.”

The Snowman

Sunday 22 december 2024 at york barbican.

The iconic Christmas film,  The Snowman is being shown at the York Barbican this Christmas.  We saw it in York Minster a few years ago and it truly is a magical experience.  The film is projected onto a large screen and has a live orchestra accompanying it.  They have a local child singer to sing ‘Walking in the Air’.  Tickets sell out fast, so get booked in!

The Ginger Cow Santa’s Grotto

To be confirmed.

At The Ginger Cow Company , “Our Elves will be here to guide you through your visit to Santa, making sure it’s extra special.

Tickets to see Father Christmas include a private 1-2-1 meeting with Santa, where each paying child will receive a small Christmas gift.

During your visit, your children will also be able to make a small bag of special reindeer food to take home with them ready for Christmas Eve!

Tickets priced per child , accompanying adults go free.  Please be sure to book for the correct number of additional children.  Babies who do not wish to receive a gift are free, but all children wishing to see Santa, receive a gift and make reindeer food, must have a pre-purchased ticket. Adults numbers are limited to 3 per time slot.

The tea room will also be open with a selection of hot & cold drinks and freshly made cakes & bakes to purchase on the day, or why not add a festive afternoon tea for two at £30 for two people, £15 for each additional person. Afternoon teas are available for pre-order only – please contact us by 30th November to book yours or to book a table for the café”

Book tickets for The Ginger Cow Company’s Santa’s Grotto here.

Also look at my other round ups for different times of the year, Things to do in Yorkshire with the kids at February half term, Easter , May half term , Summer Holidays , October half term and at Christmas . 

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10 Comments

Wow so much to do! I don’t know which one to book in first but I’m feeling very festive just after reading this!

Magical? You missed off my annual Christmas magic shows in York, The Magic Hatter’s Christmas Cracker – now in the 7th year, and shows usually sell out early! Details can be found by clicking the snowman at http://www.magichatter.co.uk ⛄️️🎄🎅🏻🎁

I am very sorry Mr Hatter – all of the Yorkshire Wonders are big fans and I have now added you (deservedly) to our list.

That’s ok, with so much going on this Christmas in York, it must be a lot to keep track of! Many magical thanks for the adding a mention and hopefully see you again soon.

Can’t wait !there’s so much going on! We’re setting off soon with our son and grandchildren to Castle Howard,looking forward to a fun filled day! Stocked park next week!,😀😀

Both Castle Howard and Stockeld Park are amazing at Christmas! I hope you have a fab time! x

Some great ideas for something different, thank you for posting!

I love Christmas! I’m going to try and do as many of the events as I can squeeze in 🙂

Wow! So many things to choose from, I knew about a couple of the events but there are a few more there for us to try this year. Thank you.

Yes, there are a couple of new ones there. I love Christmas!

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Magical Santa Claus experience comes to the Fruit Market this Christmas!

Santa and his playful elves will be based in the former Humber Fruit Brokers building on Humber Street.

The experience is being supported by Wykeland Beal, the joint venture development company of Wykeland Grou p and Beal Homes working in partnership with Hull City Council to transform the Fruit Market.

Wykeland Beal has teamed up with Redland Events to welcome Father Christmas to the Fruit Market. They left out some mince pies at the Humber Fruit Brokers building at 66-68 Humber Street and Santa’s crew duly made a midnight visit to check the venue out, leaving a message to say they’d be back with their boss at the end of November!

Natalia Cleary, Wykeland and Fruit Market Culture and Events Manager, said: “We’re really excited that Santa Claus has decided to make the Fruit Market his festive headquarters and is calling on local families to help him and his elves get all the presents ready for Christmas delivery.

“This will be a magical and unforgettable Christmas experience and great fun for children and grown-ups alike.

“We’re bringing the magic of Christmas to the Fruit Market and spreading a big sprinkling of festive cheer to celebrate this special time of year.”

Jack Mangan of Redland Events said: “Hull has never had something quite like The Santa Claus Experience. It’s more than a visit to a grotto – the audiences will be part of the magic, learning the elves’ routines and helping to save Christmas. It’s about the whole family sharing in an experience together.

“After a year when cheer has been hard to come by, we’re excited to be partnering with Wykeland Beal for this event. With their support, we’re bringing the festive spirit back to Hull!”

Four daytime performances are planned each day on November 27 th and 28 th and December 4 th , 5 th , 11 th , 12 th , 18 th , 19 th , 20 th , 21 st , 22 nd , 23 rd and 24 th at the Humber Fruit Brokers building.

Tickets cost £15 per child (including gift bag) and £5 for adults (including free mulled wine and festive treat).

As well as the daytime performances, the Humber Fruit Brokers venue will also welcome adults for evening entertainment throughout December. Revellers should look out for announcements on social media of festive events that are perfect for office parties and nights out, including a comedy Christmas quiz and karaoke with Bad Santa.

For full details of The Santa Claus Experience click here.

Make sure you don’t miss out on this magical Christmas adventure by booking your visit here.

• Redland Events has a wealth of experience entertaining people in Hull through the well-established Escape Rooms Hull in the town centre. The Redland Events team have also written and directed Christmas events throughout Yorkshire, including at the Flamingo Land resort and the famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway Santa Express, but this is the first time they are bringing their mix of performance and Christmas magic to their home town.

Humber Street at Christmas

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The Best Christmas Events in Yorkshire 2024

Last Updated on September 3, 2024 by Suzy McCullough

There are some magical family-friendly events happening this festive period across Yorkshire. We’ve put them into one big post for 2024 so you can search for the best Christmas events near you. This includes light trails to suit all ages plus places where your kids can meet Santa. Don’t forget to book in advance this winter so your festive cheer isn’t left feeling disappointed.

Please double-check the event descriptions on the attraction’s website as the below information could change. It is essential that you read their own information carefully, some venues require you to prebook. There’s nothing like attending an event before Christmas Day and enjoying the festive atmosphere. Plus many places have some amazing Christmas decorations, previous years have been a testament to that. We have found plenty of events in North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, East Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.

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Christmas Events North Yorkshire 2024

Beetle bank open farm – santa’s grotto – north yorkshire – to be confirmed.

Info from 2023 – Each family has a ten-minute slot with the big man himself, and each child can choose their own good-quality present. The barn will be open for cuddles with Rabbits and Guinea Pigs and the cafe will be open for lunch with homemade cakes and Christmas treats! – Beetle Bank Farm

Address: Moor Ln, Murton, York YO19 5XD When? TBC

Beningbrough Hall Gardens – Christmas at Beningbrough – North Yorkshire – To Be Confirmed

Info from 2023 – Join Father Christmas for Elf Antics with a brand new tale in the Victorian laundry. Book your place on a group experience – for stories, list checking and gifts. The man in red is visiting Beningbrough once more to rest and recharge ahead of his busy night on Christmas Eve. He loves welcoming visitors and sharing stories of his adventures during the busy build-up to Christmas.

Take a seat in the Victorian laundry for thirty minutes, hear first-hand about the antics of the cheeky elves and help Father Christmas solve a riddle. He’s such a generous man and has told us he’ll bring a few sacks of gifts for the children. There will be time for each child to have a chat and if you’d like to, bring a letter to Father Christmas on the day. He loves to read what you’ve been up to and all the kind things you’ve done through the year – Beningbrough Hall and Gardens

Location: Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, York YO30 1DD Dates: TBC

Bolton Abbey – 12 Days of Christmas + Father Christmas – North Yorkshire – Tickets not yet on Sale

It is with great pleasure we announce that Father Christmas will be sharing his wild winter wonderland with families again this Christmas. This year will see the Strid Wood Christmas Village reimagined and transformed into a magnificent bushcraft adventure. Led by traditional woods-people the children will begin their festive journey by lighting the village fire and roasting their own cocoa beans (to be enjoyed a little later in the experience) – Bolton Abbey

Location:  Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AL Dates: 23, 24, 30 November| 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23 December

Castle Howard – Alice’s Christmas Wonderland – North Yorkshire – Tickets on sale

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. Complete your experience with an elegant Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea, select special mementos from the Bauble Emporium, toast giant marshmallows by the Christmas Tree, and stock up on delicious seasonal essentials from our Farm Shop and Garden Centres – Castle Howard

Address: Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA When? 15th November – 5th January

City Cruises York – Santa Experience – North Yorkshire – Tickets on sale

Get ready for an extraordinary Christmas adventure aboard City Cruises, where you’ll be joining Santa himself for a magical cruise along the stunning River Ouse! Explore Santa’s North Pole Grotto then step onto the most festively adorned boat in York, accompanied by Santa’s treasured elves. This is your chance to bask in the unparalleled joy of Christmas on a truly exceptional Santa cruise experience that stands out as one of the finest in York! Pre-Booking Only. – City Cruises York

Address: York YO1 7DP When? Selected dates in November and December

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway – Polar Express – North Yorkshire – Tickets on sale

Do you believe? We certainly do and that is why we are proud to be hosting an exciting magical experience like no other. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is coming to the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway with the magic of the 2004 motion picture. Chris Van Aullsburg’s story will be theatrically recreated, so families can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic children’s tale. Prepare to be surrounded by the magic and wonder of the Christmas season! The Polar Express departs from Bolton Abbey Station – Polar Express

Address: Bolton Abbey Station, Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AF When? Selected dates in November and December.

Ginger Cow Company – Santas Grotto – North Yorkshire – Event confirmed

Our Elves are here to guide you through your extra special meeting with Santa. Tickets include a private meeting for you and your family to chat with Father Christmas in his beautiful, bespoke-built timber grotto, where each paying child will receive a small Christmas gift and the chance to make some magical reindeer food. Accompanying adults go free. – Ginger Cow Company

Address: Long Meadow Farm Hayton Lane, Everingham, York YO42 4LQ When? TBC

Grand Opera House York – Beauty & The Beast – North Yorkshire – Tickets on sale

Join Belle, The Beast, Fairy Bon Bon, the exuberant Polly La Plonk and her cheeky chappy son Louis La Plonk as they are transported to a cursed castle, under the spell of an evil enchantress. Can the wicked Hugo be defeated, can Belle see beyond the Beast and fall in love with her captor, will the Beast’s heart be melted by Belle’s beauty? – Grand Opera House

Location: Clifford and, Cumberland St, York YO1 9SW Dates: Selected dates December and early January

Kiplin Hall – North Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – Celebrating the festive season through a spectrum of fantastic colours. Themed decorations in our historic rooms echo the rich sentiments of family, togetherness, and joy in Kiplin’s past, present and future. Indulge in festive treats served in the Tea Room and shop for seasonal stocking fillers and decorations in the gift shop – Kiplin Hall

Location: Richmond DL10 6AT Dates: TBC

Monk Park Farm – Christmas – North Yorkshire – Tickets on Sale

Start your day at Passport Control, collect your North Pole Passport and head straight to Chestnut the Elf’s Waiting Room to learn some very important information about your adventure… Join Santa in his magical grotto and enjoy quality time with your family in a private setting. Share your Christmas wishes with him, and he’ll check his naughty and nice list. If you’ve been good, you’ll receive a Magical Gold Coin to spend in his Toy Emporium and more – Monk Park Farm .

Address: Green Ln, Thirsk YO7 2AG When? Selected dates from 30th November to 23rd December

Mother Shipton’s Cave – Christmas Experience 2024 – North Yorkshire – Tickets on Sale

Step into a world of magic and wonder as you enter Mother Shipton’s magical Christmas experience. Get ready, for Santa is flying through the starry skies to meet you! From the moment you step into this enchanted land, Santa’s cheerful elves will welcome you with open arms. Every child with a Santa Experience Ticket will receive a pack of festive activities and a magical pass to unlock the wonders that await. Mother Shipton’s Cave .

Address: Prophecy House, Harrogate Rd, High Bridge, Knaresborough HG5 8DD When? 30th November – 24th December

Newham Grange Farm – Festive Farm – North Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – See all our lovely animals and festive decorations including Christmas trees and light displays, meet our Christmas characters and enjoy carol singing from our Elves. There’s fun for all the family at our mini Christmas panto – OH YES THERE IS! There’s also a family-friendly trail, drop-in crafts and free reindeer food to take home. Under 2s go free. (£9 general farm entry, excluding booking fee, annual pass holders will receive discounted farm entry.) Come and visit Santa in his stables and let him know what you would like to find under the Christmas tree this year. Includes festive gift.

Location: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG Dates: TBC

Nightfall Light Festival – Middlesborough – North Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – Stellar Projects family-friendly interactive light art trail of beautiful artworks, live music, performance, storytelling and magical moments returns. Nightfall stargazers near & far, you’re invited on an adventure as magical as a shooting star. Get ready for a galaxy playground descending from the Middlesbrough night sky, full of hopeful stars bursting to play, dance & fly. And across five nights, a cosmic event for all the family will unfold, revealing enchanting twinkling, shimmering stars and their story untold.

Address: The Grove, Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough TS7 8AR When? TBC

North Bay Heritage Railway – Santa Specials – North Yorkshire – Tickets on Sale

Fun for all the family – all aboard the magical Christmas Express, immerse yourself in festive wonder as this very special train takes you on a journey to Lapland Central. Whilst waiting to see Santa, adults can enjoy complimentary seasonal refreshments including mince pies, hot chocolate and mulled wine, with juice and biscuits for the children. There will be the chance to have a ride on Santa’s sleigh, letters to write to Santa, activity sheets and more to keep all entertained! – North Bay Heritage Railway

Location: Burniston Rd, Scarborough YO12 6PF Dates: Selected dates from 7th December

Northwood Fairy Trail – Christmas at Northwood – North Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – Meet St Nicholas and hear his stories and meet silent Lady Winter in their Yuletide grottos this Christmas. Our St Nicholas mirrors the Father Christmas of the past: a wandering storyteller, miracle worker and protector of children, bringing light, generosity, abundance and celebration to the dark months of winter. He is one of the fairy folk: the Holly King, clothed all in green and crowned in evergreens and ivy. Lady Winter, his female counterpart, is the introspective part of winter.

In her grotto, experience the beauty in the barrenness of winter, which she tells us brings an opportunity to rest, to be still and to dream. She shows us the gift of silence and inner strength that can be found in the cold and solitude winter brings. includes the fairy trail night trail ticket, fairy museum with fairy winter display, as well as  Lady Winters grotto and St Nicholas grotto for storytelling. 

Address: Unnamed Road, York YO41 When? TBC

North Yorkshire Moors Railway – Santa Specials – North Yorkshire – Tickets on Sale

Starting the adventure at the beautifully decorated Pickering Station, visitors will be greeted by twinkling lights, real Christmas trees, festive decorations, and the joyful sounds of Christmas music filling the air. Children will have the chance to visit our festive signal box, and families can take a Christmas selfie, pop into the charming Christmas tearoom for an indulgent hot chocolate and mince pie, and browse through festive stalls brimming with holiday treats and unique, exclusive gifts, in the Christmas emporium – NYMR

Address: 12 Park St, Pickering YO18 7AJ When? Selected dates from 20th November – 24 December

Piglets Adventure Farm – Magical Sleigh Rides – North Yorkshire – On Sale 13th September

Join us for a magical sleigh ride and a heart-warming adventure. Soar through the trees on an enchanting sleigh ride and meander through our Woodland Village with treats and activities to enjoy at every turn. Meet our cheery elves along the way and the star of the show, Santa Claus himself! – Piglets

Address: Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Ln, Towthorpe, York YO32 9ST When? Selected dates in November and December

RHS Harlow Carr – Glow 2024 – North Yorkshire – Tickets on Sale

Bring all the family for a magical evening at RHS Garden Bridgewater. See the garden in breathtaking beauty as amazing illuminations light your way on our spectacular RHS Glow trail – RHS Harlow Carr

Address: Crag Ln, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate HG3 1QB When: Selected dates 27th November – 30th December

Stockeld Park – Christmas Adventure – North Yorkshire – Tickets on Sale

What was once but a simple Christmas Tree shop, from this small acorn, grew what came to be Stockeld Park’s most famous adventure season. Join us for Christmas fun, get active and discover large themed outdoor playgrounds within the beautiful woodland of Stockeld Park. Watch the Enchanted Forest come alive after dusk with our famous winter illuminations! This truly is the home of Christmas magic – Stockeld Park

Address: Wetherby Rd, Wetherby LS22 4AN When: From 16th November – some activities run until January 2024

Thornton Hall Country Park – The Adventure – North Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – Begin your journey at Compass Point, where you will meet one of Father Christmas’ closest associates. Here you will learn how Christmastide is in jeopardy, will the human folk have enough magic in their hearts to save the celebrations? Be one of the few human folk to step foot through the portal and enter the Yuletide Village. The kitchen of Mother Christmas awaits, help get her baking back on track before the big day!

Magic lights twinkle, the smell of festive drinks fills the air and the sound of Christmas cheer can be heard – is the magic beginning to return? Step foot into the heart of the Yuletide Village, the Enchanted Tipi – soak up the joyful atmosphere and sip a festive drink before the adventure continues. Father Christmas is eager to discover if the human folk have returned the magic to the village and saved the celebrations. Here you will be rewarded with a gift from the man himself…and more. Plus there is a mid-week experience for toddlers – Thornton Hall

Address: Thornton-in-Craven, Skipton BD23 3TS When? TBC.

Thorp Perrow – Santa’s Grotto – North Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – EXCITEMENT is building at Thorp Perrow Arboretum, near Bedale, with Santa due to arrive on Saturday 25 th  November! Santa, Mrs Claus and their elf helpers will be welcoming their first visitors of the season to the Grotto after a gloriously seasonal woodland walk through the Arboretum. Visitors will be treated to an adventure through miniature forest fairy worlds and frozen tundra before meeting Santa and – if they’ve been good – receiving a little gift. All children must have a Grotto ticket and a standard admission ticket. All accompanying adults must purchase a standard admission ticket (exemptions apply) – Thorp Perrow

Address: Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale DL8 2PS When? TBC

Web Adventure Park – Christmas at the Web – North Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – For unforgettable festive memories, enjoy a magical Christmas Experience at the Web Adventure Park. A wondrous event that includes a family audience with Father Christmas himself, a few cheeky Elves, and Father Christmas’ real reindeer, Donner, and Blitzen. You will choose a slot to visit the grotto where you will find Father Christmas and his Elves checking the naughty and nice list. If you are good and have managed to make it

Tickets include unlimited rides at our Christmas Fairground, which sparkles at dusk. Our thirteen rides include the Double Carousel, Helter-Skelter, Balloons, Pony Express, Cups and Saucers, Apple Coaster, Lightyear and more! There are thrills for all ages, from little tots up to adults and the Elves may have a special gift for you – Web Adventure Park

Address: Clifton Gate Business Park, Wigginton Rd, York YO32 2RH When? TBC

Wensleydale Polar Express – North Yorkshire – Tickets on sale

Your journey begins just like the 2004 motion picture when THE POLAR EXPRESS™ will pick you up at Leeming Bar station to take you to the North Pole. You will get to meet the characters from the film including the conductor, the singing chefs, the hobo and of course the main man himself Father Christmas. You and your family, hopefully, dressed in PJs, will experience a fun-filled theatrical adventure as you make your way to the North Pole.

Don’t forget to have a bite of your cookie and authentic hot chocolate before arriving at the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. Santa will join you on board and, if you are on the nice list, hand you your first gift of Christmas, a Silver Sleigh Bell just as in the motion picture we all love. You will get to speak with Santa – Polar Express

Address: Leeming Bar Station, Leases Road, Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire, DL7 9AR When? Various dates from 9th November until 23rd December

York Castle Museum – Victorian Christmas – North Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – Wander through our famous Victorian street, Kirkgate, as Christmas arrives with a sprinkling of festive snow on the historic cobbles. Enjoy the charming period trimmings that adorn the street and peek at an exciting range of historical decorations and objects, all from the museum’s collection, in our stunning shopfronts.  With a variety of family-friendly Christmas activities on offer, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.    

On selected dates throughout the holiday season, Scrooge will appear on Kirkgate! Included with a general admission ticket, join us for a family-friendly re-telling of Charles Dickens’s festive novel A Christmas Carol. After-hours Scrooge will also return for an adult-only evening performance at an additional cost – York Castle Museum

Address: 3-4 Kings Square, York YO1 7LD When? TBC

York’s Chocolate Story – A Chocolate-Covered Christmas – North Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – Get ready to indulge in the ultimate Christmas experience at York’s Chocolate Story this December! We’re decking the halls with festive fayre and transforming all three floors into a winter wonderland fit for Santa himself. That’s right, Santa will be taking up residence at our chocolate haven, and you’re invited to join in on the fun!

Join our ‘Chocolate making with Santa’ experience where you will have the chance to meet Santa and even make delicious chocolate lollies with him and his trusty elf. Our guided tour experience will take you on a journey through the rich history of chocolate. You’ll be amazed by fascinating facts, interactive exhibits, and hands-on chocolate-making. And that’s not all – each guest will receive a special hand-delivered gift from Santa and have the opportunity to snap a photo with the jolly man himself. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones – York’s Chocolate Story

Murton Park – Murton Santa – North Yorkshire – Tickets on Sale

This year, Santa’s making a grand return to Murton Park, and oh boy, has he got some surprises up his red velvet sleeves! We’re not just hanging a stocking and leaving out milk and cookies for Santa. No, we’re decking our halls with boughs of holly with a winter wonderland, shimmering bright. Ready your reindeer, because we’re about to rocket your festive joy to new heights. Your little ones will get the chance to hobnob with the big man himself (alongside other boys and girls). Maybe even negotiate their position on the naughty or nice list. And the best part? Santa’s even arranged for some special money that the kiddos can spend in our toy shop. Score! But the fun doesn’t stop there – Murton Park

Address: Murton Ln, York YO19 5UF When? Selected dates from 20th November – 23rd December

Yorkshire Air Museum – Christmas at the Museum – North Yorkshire – Tickets on Sale

From Dec 2nd – learn about wartime Christmases, enjoy some seasonal fayre in Café 77 and visit our grotto in a unique location! Welcome aboard Santa Airlines – our grotto in the Dakota aircraft. Children can enjoy activities with Santa’s elves in the Control Tower before boarding a ‘flight’ to the North Pole, to meet the man himself and receive a gift – Yorkshire Air Museum

Address: Halifax Way, Elvington, York YO41 4AU When? Weekends in December

York Theatre Royal – Aladdin – North Yorkshire – Tickets on sale

Once again our panto will be written by Paul Hendy and directed by Juliet Forster – the same fantastic team who brought you the GIANT Jack and the Beanstalk. With lavish sets, joyous comedy and spellbinding special effects, Aladdin promises to be our most magical pantomime ever! This fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed to delight the whole family, but tickets will move like flying carpets so book early for the best seats at the best prices. – York Theatre Royal

Address: St Leonard’s Pl, York YO1 7HD When? 3rd December – 5th January 2025

Christmas Events East Yorkshire 2024

Bridlington spa – pantomine, jack and the beanstalk – east yorkshire – tickets on sale.

Starring alongside Bill are cast favourites Troy Harris as Muddles with Joe Standerline returning as Dame Trott and Brian Blessed as the voice of Giant Blunderbore. With nothing but a handful of magic beans, Jack must find the courage to slay the evil giant in his quest to win the hand of the Princess and free his village of tyranny forever. With Dame Dolly and Daisy the Cow, Silly Simon and King Crumble adding plenty of comedy chaos and calamities along the way, join our hero on the most magical adventure as he climbs the beanstalk to Cloud Land! – Bridlington Spa

Address: S Marine Dr, Bridlington YO15 3JH When? Selected dates in December and early January

Burton Agnes – Christmas – East Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – There will be a trail of giant, hand-carved and painted candy canes in the woodland behind the house. With 24 giant canes – one for each day of Advent – hidden in the branches, will you be able to find them all? Young visitors are particularly welcome and can find a handmade felt snowman doll hidden in each room by the Cunliffe-Lister children.

When dusk falls, Christmas cheer flourishes: with Christmas-light-strewn topiary bushes, the fireplaces glowing warmly and twinkling lights in each room, visitors will be inspired by the abundant joys of Christmas. We will be serving wood-fired pizzas, spiced hot drinks, home-baked cakes and lots of other treats, and the gift shop will have beautiful Christmas decorations and gifts for sale – Burton Agnes

Address: Rudston Rd, Burton Agnes, Driffield YO25 4NB When? TBC

Hull New Theatre – Pantomine, Goldilocks and the three bears- East Yorkshire – Tickets on sale

For three weeks only the Theatre will be transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen. This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts! Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their madcap circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost until three brilliant bears join the gang… – Hull New Theatre

Address: Kingston Square, Hull HU1 3HF When? December 11th – 31st

Sewerby – Winter Woodland – East Yorkshire – Tickets On Sale

This year’s Sewerby Winter Woodland event will include new light installations for 2024 including Gingerbread Lane and a light tunnel, as well as a new theme with a chance to embark on an adventure and meet a host of cheerful festive characters along the way! – Sewerby Hall

Address: Sewerby, Bridlington YO15 1ED When? 6th – 22nd December

Sledmere – Magical Santa Experience – East Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – This year’s Great Reindeer Mystery – an actor-led walk-through experience with Rusticus Theatre Company – meeting several characters before meeting the big man himself in the Grotto – be sure to tell him what’s on your wish list!

– Explore the Christmas Village, meet the animals, play festive games and take part in some Christmas activities. – Enter the Elf Toy Shop to choose your very own present with the Elves. – Enjoy a festive tractor and trailer ride to see our beautiful herd of Red Deer and a chance to see if you can spot Rudolph while he waits for Santa with his friends. – If you are visiting us during the daytime, for an add-on of £2.00 per Adult and £1.00 per Child, you can have full access to the beautiful walled garden, grounds, Rare Breed Farm Park and adventure play area all day! – Sledmere

Address: Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG When? TBC

William’s Den – William’s Christmas – East Yorkshire – Tickets on sale soon

Experience the magic of Christmas at William’s Den this year. Get our full Christmas experience every weekend from November 30 right up until Christmas Eve. We’ve got a whole host of festive surprises lined up so you can cross magical Christmas memories for the whole family off your list! – William’s Den

Address: Castle Farm, Wold Hill HU15 2LS When? 30th November – 24th December

Best Christmas Events in South Yorkshire 2024

Brodsworth hall gardens – father christmas at brodsworth – south yorkshire – to be confirmed.

Info from last year – Join in the festive fun with Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall as the man himself tells seasonal stories among the traditional decorations. Tickets to Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall cost £9.50 per child. This includes the group storytelling session and a small present. These will begin promptly at the allocated start time so please arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked slot – Brodsworth

Address: B6422, Brodsworth DN5 7XJ When? TBC

Cannon Hall Farm – The Santa Apprentice – South Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – For the third year running, we’ve teamed up with our amazing friends from Talegate Theatre Productions and the Copycat Party Company for an event that’s guaranteed to leave the whole family feeling full to the brim with Christmas spirit. Join Santa on a magical adventure in our staged show (in our indoor heated event space) before adventuring on to the Toy Factory where children take their magic key to the elves…and choose their very own present! Cannon Hall Farm is known for its festive experiences and, following the success of last year’s show, we are back with a new story – Cannon Hall

Address: Bark House Ln, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT When? TBC

Cannon Hall Museum – A Very Victorian Christmas – South Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – Come and join our Victorian nursery maid to hear a Christmas story and play with traditional Victorian toys before sitting down with Santa to share your wish list for Christmas Day and receive special gifts. After booking please email [email protected] with the name and age of your child so that they can receive an age-appropriate gift. We have a relaxed session at 11 am on each day where there are limited tickets for a quieter experience. There will be Makaton storytelling and a visual story available for these sessions, along with a sensory gift – Cannon Hall Museum

Gulliver’s Valley Resort – Christmas – South Yorkshire – Tickets on sale

From Festive Breakfast Tickets to Santa Sleepovers. Book your magical Christmas experience at Gulliver’s Valley South Yorkshire. Explore Santa’s House and visit the magical grotto, children even have the chance to choose their own gift. There’s a massive selection of indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy at Yorkshire’s newest theme park resort – Gullivers

When? Selected dates in November and December Address : Mansfield Rd, Sheffield S26 5QW

Wentworth Woodhouse – A Tale as Old as Time – South Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – An abandoned, enchanted mansion overtaken by nature needs your help to break the spell and restore life and laughter to the vast halls and gardens beyond. For Christmas this year, we are presenting A Tale as Old as Time – a visitor-led experience throughout the State Rooms and West Front Gardens. A magical enchantment has been placed on the House and its inhabitants and they need your help to harness the power of the surviving camellia flowers to bring everything back to life!

Wander through the dressed State Rooms at your leisure throughout the day or combine your visit with our magical Garden Light Trail through Acer Wood from late afternoon. For those wanting to enjoy a fully accessible festive experience, we are also offering Light Trail-only tickets each evening – Wentworth Woodhouse

Address: Wentworth, Rotherham S62 7TQ When? TBC

Yorkshire Wildlife Park – Winter Illuminations – South Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – Our annual Winter Illuminations features over 2,400 metres of illuminated trails filled with giant awe-inspiring hand-crafted lanterns.  Explore the illuminated lands of Fairytale Kingdom, Animal Adventures, Under the Sea and much more. This magical night-time adventure sees our walk-through Wildlife Park come alive with an enchanting spectacle of light, promising an experience bigger, better and more electrifying than ever before – Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Location: Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Branton, Doncaster DN4 6TB Dates: TBC

Best Christmas Events in West Yorkshire 2024

Eureka – santa’s grotto – west yorkshire – to be confirmed.

Info from last year – Father Christmas is heading to Eureka! this December, his sleigh with gifts a-plenty, and he wants to meet YOU! Come along to see the big man himself and an elf helper or two, for a discussion about how naughty/nice you’ve been this year, pressie requests, snap a festive (s)elfie and receive a gift! All in the comfort of the snuggliest grotto in town, as decided by us – Eureka!

Address: Discovery Rd, Halifax HX1 2NE When? TBC

Harewood House – Father Christmas Experience – West Yorkshire – Tickets on Sale

Father Christmas and Mrs Christmas are thrilled to invite you to Harewood House for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of their festive workshop. You’ll meet Peppermint the elf in the sorting room, Mrs Christmas at her workbench and Father Christmas and his elf helper in the study. They need some help because the cheeky angels from the House have sneaked into the workshop too! This beautiful, immersive small group experience will enchant the kids, charm the grown-ups and get everyone feeling the Christmas spirit – Harewood House

Address: Sandy Gate, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LE When? On Saturdays and Sundays – 30th November – 24th December

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway – A Christmas Carol – West Yorkshire – Tickets on Sale

You’ll navigate an authentic Victorian street to find us in Scrooge’s office on Christmas Eve, where the miserly mister is counting his pennies. After dismissing the warm-hearted Cratchits and refusing to participate in Christmas cheer, you’ll be at the very centre of the action as the ghostly Marley arrives to warn Scrooge about the errors of his ways.

Scrooge, uncaring, falls asleep and then the true wonder begins, for there is Christmas magic at work! From out of the steam, a familiar sound…a mystic train arrives, ready to take Scrooge – and you – on a spellbinding and transcendent journey through past, present, and future. – Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Address: The Railway Station, Haworth, BD22 8NJ When? Selected dates from 28th November – 20th December

Leeds City Centre – Ice Cube Leeds – West Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Strap your skates on and enjoy the magic of outdoor ice skating whatever the weather. Experience the magic of the season by wandering through our charming market stalls. Our festive funfair includes the family favourites Golden Gallopers, Big Wheel and more. Featuring a giant Ski Bear, it’s the ideal spot for a true alpine-inspired escape. The Viking-inspired pop-up Tipi bar offers a cosy winter retreat in Victoria Gardens – Ice Cube Leeds

Location: Leeds City Centre Dates: TBC

Lotherton Hall – Christmas Experience – West Yorkshire – Tickets on Sale soon

Info from last year – A magical journey through the enchanting world of Christmas. From visiting Santa in the North Pole to crafting in the Elf Village, there’s something for all the family. Explore the Christmas Traditions Woodland Walk, and Fairy Dell. Marvel at Lotherton’s splendour in the Hall and lit gardens. Warm up with a hot chocolate or mulled wine, don’t forget to visit the Christmas stalls on a weekend.

Visit Santa ‘In The North Pole’ to interact with the elves, join the elf workshop and meet Santa (30-35 minutes) after school and on weekends. Pre-school children can enjoy a shorter Santa visit at ‘Santa’s Cabin‘ on weekdays during term time. Both experiences include a gift – Lotherton Hall

Location: Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB Dates: TBC

Middleton Railway – Santa Specials – West Yorkshire – Tickets on Sale

Christmas magic will start the moment that you enter our festively decorated Engine House. You will be asked to follow the signs upstairs and through the lit walkway to the waiting area, where you will pick up your tickets and present vouchers from our Ticket Manager. Then at the appropriate time, the Train Manager will take you out to the Santa Special waiting on the platform. On your journey to the park and back Santa will have a specially selected present for each member of his young audience.

When the train returns to Moor Road, please make your way through the decorated Display Hall where you can see Santa in his grotto, and then enjoy tea or coffee with mince pies for the adults, or juice and biscuits for the children. Each child aged up to 10 years inclusive for whom a fare has been paid will be given a present by Santa whilst travelling on the train – Middleton Railway

Address: Prophecy House, Harrogate Rd, High Bridge, Knaresborough Railway Trust Ltd, The Middleton, Moor Rd, Hunslet, Leeds LS10 2JQ When? Starting on 1st December, and running each Saturday and Sunday until Christmas Eve (24th).

National Coal Mining Museum – Santa Underground – West Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Info from last year – Join us for our Christmas launch as we light up the Museum for a bumper weekend of festive fun. Enjoy pop-up activities, brass band and choir performances, plus plenty of festive treats including Santa himself! Get crafty with our lantern-making workshops over the weekend ready for Sunday’s unmissable lantern parade.

Before Santa goes down your chimney he is going down the mine! Travel 140m underground to join Santa in his unique and atmospheric underground grotto where he will be waiting to meet a few select children. Will the bell place you on the naughty or nice list? Good children will receive a present and certificate while naughty ones will get coal – National Coal Mining Museum

Address: Caphouse Colliery, New Rd, Overton, Wakefield WF4 4RH When? TBC

Nostell Priory – Festive Days Out – West Yorkshire – To be Confirmed

Info from last year – Join in the festivities this Christmas as the house is decorated to the nines with a magical fairy tale theme with rooms featuring elements from stories such as Rapunzel, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. The fires will be lit, seasonal music will be playing and the trees will be twinkling with pretty lights. Make sure to visit the exquisite Doll’s House will also be decorated with all the Christmas trimmings. The mischievous fairies from the garden trail have their eyes on this miniature, cosy house – watch out for a fairy invasion.

Father Christmas will be visiting the house in the run-up to Christmas. You may spot him as he walks around the house or, perhaps you’ll see him having a cheeky pre-Christmas snooze by the fire. It’s an informal experience with no bookable appointments – he will be drifting around, giving out plenty of waves and smiles and he is always happy to pose for photographs and chat with families – Nostell Priory

Location: Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wragby, Wakefield WF4 1QE Dates: TBC

Thackray Museum of Medicine – Father Christmas – West Yorkshire – To be confirmed

Father Christmas needs your help as he travels the world exploring the different ways people celebrate Christmas and sampling all his favourite foods! Work your way around the museum finding clues, stopping off for some winter crafting and photographs on our very own Thackray sleigh. Then meet Father Christmas for some cosy festive stories and a special gift to take home.

This magical 90-minute experience includes an activity trail around the museum, festive crafts, an audience with Father Christmas plus a gift for each child. Please note that your audience with Father Christmas has been designed to take place one hour after your entry time to allow you to enjoy the museum beforehand – Thackray

Location: 141 Beckett St, Harehills, Leeds LS9 7LN Dates: TBC

Whistlestop Valley – Santa Express – West Yorkshire – Tickets on sale

Enjoy the magical Christmas Elf show before your train ride to the North Pole. Whilst at the North Pole, you will have a one-on-one meeting with the big guy himself inside his cosy grotto, filled with sacks of presents for the good girls & boys. Santa’s cheeky elf will be causing Christmas mischief at the Shelley North Pole – will you spot them?!

There’ll be a complimentary edible festive treat and drink for everyone plus the opportunity to make up a bag of magical reindeer food to take home with you and write out your Christmas wish to hang on the magical Wishing Tree. You’ll also be able to have a Yuletide whizz around the duck pond on our ride-on miniature train at the front of Clayton West Station. – Whistlestop Valley Railway

Address: Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9XJ When? Selected dates in November and December

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Best Christmas events 2022 in Hull and East Yorkshire - from magical Santa experience to pantos

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The countdown is on and Christmas will soon be here. Shops have been stocking up with festive goodies for a while and local attractions have spent months planning their seasonal offering.

The cost of living crisis means money will be tighter for many families this Christmas season. It could be that people will plan just the one Christmas activity to partake in, rather than the series of events that they would normally be marking on the calendar.

With the restrictions placed on everyone by the pandemic, over the past couple of years, and moves now towards a more normal Christmastime, there is plenty in the offing for families to choose from. Some events will be free to attend, helping those whose budgets are stretched but still want the kids to enjoy that magical festive feeling.

Read more: Full list of Santa's grottos in Hull and East Yorkshire

Other events, such as a visit to the pantomime, obviously have costs attached but many folk will believe it is worth foregoing some of the other non-essential luxuries associated with Christmas to have one big fun blowout to mark the season. Here is a selection of Christmas events in and around the Hull area for you to choose from.

Stately Christmas – Burton Agnes Hall

Visit the Elizabethan stately home of Burton Agnes Hall, at Burton Agnes, and find it decorated with original, handmade decorations. Younger visitors will enjoy locating the handmade felt snowman doll hidden in each room by the Cunliffe-Lister children.

Follow a trail of giant, hand-carved and painted candy canes in the woodland – there are 24 to find, one for each day of advent. When dusk falls, Christmas light-strewn topiary bushes, glowing fireplaces and twinkling lights in every room of the house will add to the festive atmosphere, while wood-fired pizzas, spiced hot drinks and home-baked cakes will be among the treats available. November 14 to December 23

Cobwebs and cream teas – Burton Constable Hall

Enjoy a seasonal look behind the scenes of Burton Constable Hall, near Sproatley. Join one of the expert guides and discover the cellars, attics, rooftops and everything else in-between, not normally on show to the public, followed by a festive cream tea in the Stables Kitchen café. Immerse yourself in a country house decked with holly, seasonal greenery and splashes of festive colour for Christmas, including the latest exhibition, A Different World Through the Eyes of the Travelling Chichesters. November 19 to December 18

Christmas Adventure – Let Loose!

It’s all happening at Let Loose! Adventure Park this Christmas season. As well as a chance to visit Santa in his Magical Grotto, there’s a Winter Wonderland roller arena for ages seven-plus, an hour of festive roller disco skating, with Christmas treats and hot chocolate on offer. There is a Christmas shop, outside games and a Nativity scene to bring the true magic of Christmas to life. Weekends from November 26 to December 24 and all of Christmas week

Family Christmas show – Cherry Burton

The Marvellous, Mystical Musical Box from Badapple Theatre Company is being brought to Cherry Burton village hall by Cherry Burton Arts. Written by Kate Bramley with songs from Sony award-winner Jez Lowe, the audience can expect a host of magical puppet creatures, splendid songs, tall tales and jolly jokes in a story about a girl on a snowy Christmas Eve discovering an old music box in a loft – with enchanting results. Saturday, December 20, 7.30pm

Magical Santa Experience – Sledmere House

Fun for all the family, this event includes chance to explore the Christmas Village, meeting all the animals, playing festive games and crafting some items for Christmas, before an exciting meeting with Santa. Enjoy a festive tractor and trailer ride to see the beautiful herd of red deer, visit the walled garden, grounds, rare breed farm park and adventure play area and shop at the Christmas Barn. November 26 and 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 19 to 23

Winter Woodland – Sewerby

Sewerby Hall and Gardens presents a free-flowing walk filled with lights and sound to create a stunning party atmosphere in the woods, the emphasis being firmly on fun. See what the mischievous woodland elves have been getting up to outside the toymakers’ workshop – playing, crafting, and dancing with the reindeer. Sewerby Hall itself will be filled with Christmas decorations, lights and trees, and the cheeky elves will be hiding in the rooms. There will also be a new exhibition in the house, “Elves – not just for Christmas”. December 9 to 23 (only midweek tickets now available)

Friends’ Festive Evening - Burton Constable

In the Great Hall at Burton Constable Hall, the Friends of Burton Constable will be delivering talks, carols and tours surrounded by Christmas splendour. There will be a wine bar and nibbles. A talk will be given by Philippa Wood, curator, on “The Wonderful World of William Constable”. Thursday, December 1, 7.30pm

Cinderella – Beverley Memorial Hall

Beverley Musical Theatre's pantomime is the favourite of them all. Come and see if Cinders gets to the ball or if the Ugly Sisters can stop her. A chance for plenty of audience participation when laughs, singing and shouting are all part of the panto fun. November 26 and 27; December 2 to 4, including Saturday matinees

Lights Night – Hull city centre

All the excitement of the Christmas lights switch-on and the start of late-night shopping comes to Hull. Queen Victoria Square is the place to be for the traditional countdown to throwing the switch.

In previous years there has been entertainment and food vendors available on the night - a firework finale will form part of the celebration this year, weather permitting.

Tying in with the lights night excitement, St Stephen's shopping centre is hosting a free Christmas concert, from 5pm to 8pm, featuring performances from Collingwood Primary School, local tribute act The Beautiful Couch and Carrie Martin. Thursday, November 17

Christmas lights switch-on – Beverley

Nineties pop stars and a seven-minute fireworks spectacular will be the highlights of the Christmas lights switch-on at Flemingate in Beverley. Tina Barrett and Bradley McIntosh, of S Club All-stars, will be singing live, along with Luke Does Bublé, the country's leading Michael Bublé tribute act. Funfair rides, food stalls and a roaring fire pit as the Christmas Tipi Flemingate returns, will all be part of the festive entertainment, with many of the shops staying open for late-night trading. November 18, from 5pm

Santa Run – East Yorkshire

Children across Hull and East Yorkshire are invited to don their Santa hats and boots to help support Dove House Hospice this December by taking part in the Santa Run fundraiser. The Santa Run is simply a sponsored walk, run or tip-toe (or perhaps a combination of all three) organised in a location and over a distance of the organiser’s choice. There is no minimum sponsorship requirement - each and every pound raised will help to ensure Dove House Hospice can continue to provide its specialised care for patients at Christmas time. Email [email protected] or call 01482 785743. Throughout December

The Pirates of Christmas Island - East Riding Libraries

A new festive family musical coming to your local library with the message, "If we don’t treasure the world, there'll be no treasure left to find”. She Productions comes to the rescue to stop this Christmas being “rubbish”. Ten-year-old Sammy has moved to a new house, in a new town, far away from her favourite person in the world, her granny. The only good thing is that she is now much closer to Christmas Island, a mystical pirates’ haven, just off the coast of Spurn Point. With the help of pirate royalty, and an encounter with some marooned jellyfish, Sammy uncovers the sorrows of the sea and the truth about the island that kept on giving. Recommended for children aged four-plus, the musical will be touring East Riding Libraries. December 1 to 24

Robin Robin Adventure Trail – Bempton

RSPB Bempton Cliffs plays host to the returning Robin Robin Adventure Trail this festive season. Celebrate your inner robin and complete the trail, during which you will learn to sing like a robin, find your own superpower and use all your senses to connect with the robin within. There is also a Robin Robin storytelling day, including decorating your own Christmas decoration and hot drinks, on December 20, 11am. November 26 to January 6

William’s Christmas Experience – North Cave

Experience the magic of Christmas at William’s Den - Father Christmas and his cheeky elves will star in William’s unmissable Christmas show, choose a present in the Christmas Cottage and meet Bauble the Baker, who will be getting creative with homemade gingerbread biscuits and helping children to decorate their own to take home. You can also toast marshmallows over the fire, play in the indoor den, explore the outdoor adventure park and enjoy a reindeer trail. December 3 to 24

Lord Mayor’s Christmas tree festival – Hull

See all the trees beautifully decorated by businesses and organisations for the Lord Mayor’s Christmas tree festival, on display in Hull Minster. The event supports the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund. Tuesday, November 29 to Saturday, December 17

A Dickensian Christmas – Hull City Hall

Toast the Christmas spirit with Charles Dickens and celebrate the very best of Victorian carols, classics and a selection of readings from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, at Hull City Hall. The concert will be conducted by Mark Edwards, who will lead the Canzonetta Choir and London Concert Brass, during this very special evening. December 17, 7.30pm

A Christmas Carol – Hull Truck Theatre

On a cold Christmas Eve, four spirits conspire to show Ebenezer Scrooge the error of his ways. This thrilling adaptation of Dickens’ classic Christmas ghost story is set in Hull. British Sign Language will be embedded into the production and visually impaired audiences will be able to access the show via an audio described performance on Tuesday, December 20, 7pm. November 25 to December 31

Jack and the Beanstalk – Hull New Theatre

Join pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates and Hull's favourite funny man Neil Hurst in the spectacular family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to save the beautiful Princess, outwit the evil giant and win riches beyond his wildest dreams, and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime. December 10 to 31, with some signed and relaxed performances

Beauty and the Beast – Beverley

TaleGate Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast pantomime comes to the Parkway Cinema theatre stage over the festive season. Follow the beautiful Belle as she is trapped in an enchanted castle by a fearsome beast. Pop songs, magic and silliness fill this pantomime full of family fun. At the noon performance on Sunday, December 18, a BSL sign interpreter will be joining the cast; Parkway also aims to accommodate people on the autism spectrum, as well as those with communication difficulties and learning disabilities, with slight changes to the performance. Weekends of December 10 and 11 and 17 and 18; Tuesday to Saturday, December 20 to 24; Monday to Wednesday, December 26 to 28

Scandinavian Christmas Market - Hull

Hull's Danish Church/Nordic House on the corner of Ferensway and Osborne Street will host its annual Scandinavian Christmas Market and this year organisers have extended their schedule to include a live TV screening of the World Cup match between Denmark and France. Produce and products specially imported from Denmark, including herring, cheeses, pickles, sweets, biscuits and cakes, will be on offer, and there will also be festive Scandinavian candles, decorations and ornaments.

The volunteers will also present the Captain’s Table, preparing and selling Scandinavian food including open sandwiches, layer cake and coffee. Admission is £1, all the proceeds go towards maintaining the building. Saturday, November 26, 11am to 5pm.

'In Dulci Jubilo’ festive concert - Hull Minster

Eight local school and youth choirs will appear alongside the world-renowned Gabrieli Consort and Players in the magnificent surroundings of Hull Minster for a spectacular Christmas concert , "In Dulci Jubilo". The concert is part of Gabrieli Roar , a challenging training programme which invites young singers to perform alongside one of the UK's leading period music ensembles.

The programme is a collaboration between Gabrieli and a range of diverse English school and youth choirs, which helps young people from many backgrounds to develop a love of choral music, breaking down barriers and fostering the next generation of classical music lovers, concert-goers and musicians. The local choirs involved are Egglescliffe School Choir, St Georges Primary School, Hull Minster, Wold Academy, Hymers College Senior Chamber Choir, Maybury Primary School Choir, Highlands Primary Academy and Ainthorpe Primary School. Sunday, December 4, 7pm.

Cottingham Christmas Festival

Cottingham's full-on festive extravaganza will see the village centre buzzing with a host of seasonal activities to entertain all the family. Just some of the features listed are a variety of craft and Christmas stalls, festive entertainment including live music and a choir, and seasonal food and drink.

To add to the fun of the occasion, there will be a synthetic ice rink, where Father Christmas will be in attendance. Visitors to the event, organised by Cottingham Parish Council, can also look forward to meeting live reindeer, children’s funfair rides, a walk-in snow globe and Santa's sleigh photo opportunities. Sunday, December 4, 10.30am to 4.30pm

Jack, Mum & The Beanstalk - Hull Truck Theatre

Young audiences will be excited and inspired by Sam Caseley’s story of Jack, Mum & The Beanstalk, brought to life on stage at Hull Truck Theatre’s Godber Studio. This new festive adventure, inspired by the well-known tale, Jack and The Beanstalk, is for children aged three-plus and their families, with original music, costume and lighting and set design.

Leading the production as the much-loved Jack will be Levi Payne ( Teechers Leavers ’22) , alongside Lucy Litchfield, who will be playing Mum, Giant and Chicken. Wednesday, December 7 to Saturday, December 24

Gilbert’s Magical Christmas - Hull Savoyards

Hull Savoyards present a new Christmas musical written by John Lamb and featuring the music of Gilbert and Sullivan – Gilbert’s Magical Christmas. Enjoy some of your favourite Gilbert and Sullivan music and characters along with a mix of Christmas carols for the season.

Tickets available online at ticketsource.co.uk/hullsavoyards or on the door (subject to availability). Email [email protected] for further information. December 1, Bricknell Avenue Methodist Church; December 2, Cottingham Civic Hall; December 3, Tickton Little Theatre; December 10, Walkington Village Hall. All performances 7.30pm

Christmas festivities - St Stephen's

Christmas has arrived at St Stephen’s shopping centre, with a host of festivities for the whole family to enjoy. Visitors to the centre can enjoy popular seasonal treats, including Yorkshire pudding wraps, churros and German sausages, from the Christmas huts located at the front the centre, until early January.

There is a traditional funfair ride for the little ones and giant baubles in the centre, providing shoppers with the perfect opportunity for a festive selfie.

Dickensian Christmas Festival - Bridlington

Make a beeline for Bridlington’s Old Town for the return of its popular Dickensian Christmas Festival. The area around the Georgian High Street will enjoy an authentic festive atmosphere with around 40 stalls, including hot chestnuts, crafts and street food, a vintage street organ playing festive tunes and people in period costume.

Youngsters will be kept entertained with a selection of vintage children's rides and a visit from Father Christmas on his sleigh in the afternoon. Other entertainment will include the Coastal Voices Choir, Bridlington Pipe Band, Makara Morris Dancers and Beverley Garland Dancers; new Christmas lights will be twinkling throughout the Old Town and after dark you can follow the lights trail which shows off the beautifully decorated shop windows. Sunday, December 4, 10.30am to 4pm

Pocklington Christmas Festival

The festive event will bring stalls, music, rides and entertainment to the town. Pocklington Arts Centre will be open for drinks and there will be an opportunity to see Santa, while Pocklington Christmas tree festival will also be running in Pocklington All Saints' Church. Sunday, November 27, 1pm to 5pm

Christmas event - Pearson Park

Meet real reindeer visitors Dasher and Prancer, enjoy festive stalls and seasonal food, with entertainment by Victorian carol singers and the Saturday Singers with Clare Drury, all against the backdrop of Hull's Pearson Park. Saturday, December 10, 11am to 3pm

Breakfast with Santa - Home Farm

Come and join in a magical morning with Santa - the whole family are invited to breakfast with the big man in red at Brewers Fayre Home Farm, Ferriby Road, Hessle. You can book a one-hour slot between 9am and 11.30am. Every Saturday and Sunday in December and daily from December 19 to 24

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