Family friendly Christmas events, attractions and festive shows in Selby, Tadcaster, Goole and surrounding

Here at STAG Mumbler, we are always keen to hear your recommendations of things for our Mumblers to do during the holidays. If you have any suggestions, or you’re running a festive business, activity or event, simply drop us an email telling us all about it at stag@mumbler.co.uk and we’ll get you listed!

We are adding to this page all the time, so please keep checking back.

While our Easter School Holiday Special has lots of ideas for fun things to do, here’s a link to a few of our other pages you might find handy too.

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Unfortunately, the Christmas Cracker is now sold out, but do take a look below to find details of our super 2024 classes.

 

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“We had the BEST day today !! 100% recommend – Emma had the kids captivated from the start! We want to do it all over again ! Thank you” LR April 23

Did you know we host parties too? Here’s what our party parents had to say…..

“Thank you Emma for the most relaxing party ever, the girls were so engaged with their fabulous jewellery boxes, bracelets and crowns. It was fantastic to see. Couldn’t recommend The set up enough, beautiful creations perfect for our 6 year olds! LNH, May 23

“Highly recommend Emma for an artventurers party. She is so interactive and welcoming to the guests and has some amazing creative fun for everyone. Today my daughter had a build a bear (unicorn 🦄) party. It was so calm and all the children had an amazing time and got to take some awesome creations home. Thank you so much for helping us share her birthday with her friends” KA, Feb 23

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Join us this Christmas time as Santa is back in his cosy Grotto and these are the dates and times available:-

Saturday 9th Dec 9.30 to 4pm
Sunday 10th Dec 9.30 to 4pm
Friday 15th Dec 3pm to 6pm
Saturday 16th Dec 9.30 to 4pm
Sunday 17th Dec 9.30 to 4pm
Friday 22nd Dec 1pm to 6pm
Saturday 23rd Dec 9.30 to 4pm
Sunday 24th Dec 9.30 to Midday

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. The cafe will be open for light lunches, homemade goodies and Christmas treats!

Price: £22 for the first child, each consecutive child £15 each. Under 2s not receiving a present are free of charge, any under 2 wishing to receive a gift from Santa please include in your booking. Accompanying adults £1.50 each (members free).

Book online www.beetlebankopenfarm.co.uk

We’ll see you all in December!

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The perfect Christmas present is here!

Book afternoon tea at The Parsonage Hotel & Spa and enjoy Boxing Day in style.

You can book via our website or contact us on 01904 728111 to talk to a member of our friendly team for more information.

3 courses of your Christmas favourites for only £28.50 per person.
Book your table now!

Join us on Sunday the 26th of November as FOBS transforms the Bubwith Leisure Centre into a magical Christmas Fayre!

The bar will be open and food will be available. Don’t forget baked goods, hot drinks and mulled wine.

We have a showcase of small businesses in our market, ready to help you find the perfect holiday gift.

We will have a preloved Christmas jumper rack.

The inflatable globe will be returning!

Of course, you could visit the big man himself in his grotto upstairs! Whilst you can show up on the day, please consider booking a time slot to beat the queue! Slots will go on sale the first week of November.

Whilst this is a fundraising event for Friends of Bubwith School, entry is free. We also will have a multitude of activities that can be done free of charge.

More info available on the events page

 

 

Find out more about the Skylark Centre 

Skylark Centre and Barlow Nature Reserve, Park Lane, Barlow, Selby YO8 8JW.

Sunday 10th December 2023

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!

Once on board, you’ll be greeted warmly by one of Santa’s good friends, 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!

For The NICE: For the kids! We’ll send you a card from Santa with photographs taken on the day of your cruise to open on Christmas Day! [One Package = One Child]

For The NAUTI: As in NAUTI-cal, geddit? For The Grown-Ups, receive a gift-wrapped bottle of Prosecco to be taken away for a Christmas treat! [One Package = One Bottle]

The Boatyard, Lendal bridge, York, YO1 7DP
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FEAST brings the fun to the school holidays, offering loads of different activities for everyone to take part in, helping children and young people in North Yorkshire to stay engaged, active, fed – and warm – this Christmas.All children and young people across North Yorkshire can get involved in a range of activities, with free places and a free meal for eligible children and young people, thanks to funding from the Department for Education. Some of the activities we offer are specifically for children and young people with special educational needs, and many others are inclusive for those children.
If your child is eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals or is made eligible by exception (see the website FAQs for details), you will receive a voucher from their school. This will enable you to book school holiday activities that are part of the FEAST programme for free, using the online platform HolidayActivities.To see all the fantastic activities on offer and learn more about how to claim a free place, visit the FEAST website. You can also get the latest updates on new FEAST activities and resources by following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is once again providing free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers.

As part of its support for town centre businesses, the council has offered free parking in the run-up to Christmas for the past 15 years – and this year will be no different.

Every weekend in December, parking will be free at the council’s on-street and off-street parking locations across the East Riding.

The first day of free parking also coincides with Small Business Saturday, a national campaign that encourages people to shop locally and support small businesses in their communities.

Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “Christmas is an important time for our high streets, and free weekend parking is a great way to encourage people to come into our town centres and support our local businesses.

“Christmas can also be an expensive time for many people, and I hope this will also go a little way towards helping our residents with the cost of living.”

Parking charges will be suspended from 8am on Saturday to 8am on Monday on the following weekends:

Saturday, 2 December, and Sunday, 3 December
Saturday, 9 December, and Sunday, 10 December
Saturday, 16 December and Sunday, 17 December
Saturday, 23 December, and Sunday, 24 December

Pay and display machines will be clearly marked to let people know there is no charge.

While parking charges are suspended, motorists are advised that normal parking rules still apply, such as those around disabled parking bays, maximum stays and controlled parking zones (CPZ).

Find a council-operated car park using the online car and coach park finder.

Visit the Glazed and Confused website or social media for full details of their super range of school holiday events.

Come to Glazed and Confused and enjoy the kitsch creativity! Take part in one of our many amazing art classes, or pop in for a relaxing paint session and choose one of the many pottery options to paint. We truly have something for everyone, and for all ages! Why not try a spin on the pottery wheel and learn to throw down with a 1:1! Release your inner kid, have an American coke float, sno-cone, or a luxury coffee whilst you channel your inner artist! You don’t have to be artistic to enjoy a visit to us.

Did you know we’re pet friendly? Yes, that’s right, there’s no need for anyone to be left at home, you can bring along your pets to enjoy the fun too.

“We had a fab time and believe it or not it was the big kid that took the longest 😂. Lovely selection of items to paint, fantastic drink and a brilliant atmosphere. (Mainly the fabulous lady who runs the studio sorry I’m rubbish with names). We will be back.” DT, July 22

“My friend and I brought our two toddler boys this morning (and my 7month old) To the toddler session. Great relaxed atmosphere, perfect length of time for them. Danielle was lovely with the children (and us adults) very welcoming. A little snack and juice included and hot drinks for the adults, great value for money. Will definite attend a session again.” GH, June 22

We also host many parties including birthdays, Hen-do’s, Baby Shower’s and more! We offer several amazing party packages and aim to make your special event even more special!

At Glazed and Confused we specialise in Belly Casting for Mums-to-be, baby clay prints and painted prints as well as personalised memories for the nursery!

We also cherish all our furbabies at Glazed and Confused, which is why we also specialise in personalised pet portraits, animal clay paw prints, and painted prints! We will literally do any print for any animal that’s how much we love it! We can come to you or you can bring your furbabies to the studio!

Glazed and Confused also has a range of adorable takeaway kits and gifts readily available!

Come see what all the fuss is about and become a Glazed and Confused convert! We promise you’ll love us!

30 High Street, Tadcaster, LS24 9AT

T: 01937 918100
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The highly-anticipated Harrogate Ice Rink returns to Crescent Gardens for the second year in a row; running alongside the Harrogate Christmas Fayre from 1st December and remaining open until 7th January 2024.

This festive favourite will be bigger and better than ever before, hosting not only a bigger ice rink, but an outdoor bar, a cosy sheltered tipi, funfair rides including a carousel and bungee trampolines, and a Yorkshire Wrap food stall – vegetarian and vegan options available.

Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas with this family-friendly and affordable attraction coming to the centre of Harrogate from December to January.

Harrogate Ice Rink is open from 11am every day until 19:30 on weekdays and 20:45 on weekends. You can book a one-hour session for a reduced price of £10 per ticket (plus booking fee) this year, and each ticket purchased will also grant 50% off any hot drink at the bar on site; including mulled wine and hot chocolate.

Adults and children aged 4+ are welcome at Harrogate Ice Rink. Free skate hire is available on site and there are skate aids available on a first come first served basis, these are available for £5 per user.

During your visit to Crescent Gardens, be sure to visit the Harrogate Christmas Fayre, ride on the Candy Cane Express road train, or experience the open top bus, which stops at the Ice Rink too!

For 20% discount code for Mumblers use discount code: mumbler20

More details about session times, bar opening hours, and terms and conditions can be found online

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Hole in Wand – Wizard golf

Can you find the missing Gargoyle Grobblenook at The Hole In Wand Wizard Golf?

Visit the World’s Most Magical Golf Course in York’s Coppergate Shopping Centre in York, and take on 9 magical golf holes.

Along the way there will be bubbling cauldrons, magical portals, a giant picture frame where you become part of the painting…and can you do a Light Spell to illuminate the way in our dark hole?

At the end of your adventure you will find out if you have the magical powers of a Serpent, Basilisk, Unicorn or Wizard and every player will receive a magic potion gift to take home, plus hopefully find Grobblenook and maybe get a Hole In One badge!

After a magical 9 hole adventure you can relax in our Wizard Tavern with a Cauldron Cake or Uni-Pop-Corn, and a delicious potion with poisonous options for grown up spell makers.

Wizard golf with a potion drink for every player is £6.99 per person and you can book now via the website. Minimum age is 3 and the maximum group size is 6 Wizard with wands.

Use the magic password MUMBLER to get our secret discounted Coffee in our Wizard Tavern.

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Sunday 17th December 2023

It’s part party, part panto as Santa, his elves and his fairies take you on a magical interactive journey that’s sure to get you in the festive mood.

Santa’s head Elf, Elfie, will guide you through the show and introduce you to the rest of our characters as well as Father Christmas himself. Unlike a conventional sit down panto we encourage children to be on their feet during the show and between each short stage act there are dance for the children to join in with.

A great first panto, great value and ideal for all those that love Christmas!

Tickets are limited to just two shows on Sunday the 17th of December, in Tadcaster with plenty of free parking in the town, you can book now at £35 a family ticket.

Tadcaster Riley Smith Hall

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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!

🎅🏽 Enjoy a personal family visit with Santa in his cosy Christmas grotto and receive a special soft toy gift from Santa.

🛷 Pose for a photo inside Santa’s magic sleigh, before he journeys through snow-covered lands and starlit skies on Christmas Eve night.

📖 Gather around Holly Berry, the enchanting storyteller, as she weaves tales of wonder and merriment. Settle upon the reindeer chairs nestled within her charming tipi, adorned with lights that shimmer like angel wings.

🦌 Create your very own bag of reindeer food, a magical blend that you’ll sprinkle outside on Christmas Eve to guide Santa’s reindeer to your home.

📮 In the heart of this mystical place, find the Snowy Owl Post Office and send your heartfelt wishes to Santa himself. Stamp, seal, and imagine your letter soaring through the night sky.

🎄 Hang your handwritten wish upon the Christmas tree, its branches carrying the hopes and dreams of all who visit.

☕️ Warm up with a deluxe hot chocolate as you snuggle in cozy log gazebos, surrounded by the soft glow of fairy lights.

✨ Let the magic of the Christmas Shop enchant you, a treasure trove of wonder where you can find the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.

🔮 Venture into the depths of the woodland and discover the cave, the legendary Petrifying Well, and the Wishing Well. Close your eyes, make a wish, and let your heart dance with the possibilities of the season.

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There are two options for those wishing to visit Mother Shipton’s Christmas event.

The first is our Magical Christmas Experience, this is aimed at children aged 0-12 years and their families.

To visit the Magical Christmas Experience, visitors are required to purchase a Christmas Park Admission Ticket (admits up to 5 people) and a Santa Experience Ticket for each child wishing to see Santa and receive a festive activity pack.

The second option is a Winter Woodland Walk, this is aimed primarily at adults and older children who wish to explore the park during the festive period, without a visit to Santa.

Please note that we cannot allow dogs into the attraction during this time due to the unique set up of our Christmas event.

Tickets for Christmas at Mother Shipton’s can be purchased ONLINE ONLY for selected dates through November and December.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.

The adventure playground will not be open during the Christmas event.

*Pricing differs for Off-Peak, Peak and Super Peak times

 

Off Peak Pricing – (Last weekend in November)

Magical Christmas Experience

£33 for a Car/Pedestrian Group Ticket for Magical Christmas Experience

£10 for Santa Experience ticket

£10 for additional group member

Winter Woodland Walk

£33 for a Pedestrian Group Ticket for Winter Woodland Walk

£10 for an Individual Pedestrian Ticket for Winter Woodland Walk

£10 for additional group member

 

Peak Pricing – (December weekends and week leading up to Christmas)

Magical Christmas Experience

£37 for a Car/Pedestrian Group Ticket for Magical Christmas Experience

£12 for Santa Experience ticket

£12 for additional group member

Winter Woodland Walk

£37 for a Pedestrian Group Ticket for Winter Woodland Walk

£12 for an Individual Pedestrian Ticket for Winter Woodland Walk

£12 for additional group member

 

Super Peak Pricing – Fri 22nd, Sat 23rd, Sun 24th December

Magical Christmas Experience

£39 for a Car/Pedestrian Group Ticket for Magical Christmas Experience

£13 for Santa Experience ticket

£13 for additional group member

Winter Woodland Walk

£39 for a Pedestrian Group Ticket for Winter Woodland Walk

£13 for an Individual Pedestrian Ticket for Winter Woodland Walk

£13 for additional group member

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Mother Shipton’s Cave, Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8DD
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Saturday 2 December 2023 (4pm – 8pm)
A great community event! Come along and enjoy the fun and festive cheer.

Further info available via the events page 

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Selby Abbey Christmas 2023

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Thursday 30th November to 9th December 10am to 4pm: The Christmas Tree Festival

Saturday 2nd December 10am to 4pm
The Christmas Fayre

Advent Sunday 3rd December 3.00pm
The Christingle Service with the Abbey Junior Choir

Advent Sunday 3rd December 6.30pm
​“Veni Emmanuel” – A Service of Advent Carols and Readings with the Abbey Choir

Wednesday 6th December 7.30pm*
Christmas by Candlelight with the Royal Northern Sinfonia
Tickets: https://theglasshouseicm.org/whats-on/by-candlelight/

Saturday 9th December 7.30pm*
Christmas Classics: Prima Vocal Ensemble & York Railway Institute Band. Tickets available online: https://bit.ly/Christmas-Classics-Voices-Brass or in person from Selby Abbey Shop

Sunday 10th December 4.00pm
Light up a Life: Memorial Service with St Leonard’s Hospice

Wednesday 13th December 7.00pm
The Read School, Drax: Christmas Concert

Saturday 16th December 6pm & 8.45pm*
Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites
Illuminated with The London Film Music Orchestra https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/the-best-of-hans-zimmer…

Sunday 17th December 6.30pm
Nine Lessons and Carols by Candelight with the Abbey Choir

Monday 18th December 7.00pm*
Winter Light: A Classical Christmas Concert with Nadia Eide (soprano) Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/winter-light-a-classical…

Wednesday 20th December 7.45pm*
Brass at Christmas: Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band Tickets: https://www.selbytownhall.co.uk/…/brass-at-christmas…/

Sunday 24th December: Christmas Eve
10.00am Sung Eucharist
3.00pm Crib Service
4.30pm Crib Service
11.00pm Midnight Mass

Monday 25th December: Christmas Day
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am Sung Eucharist
(The Abbey closes following the 10am service)

Concerts marked with an asterix (*) are ticketed. All other services and events are free to attend: some are very popular so you’re advised to arrive in plenty of time. For further details and regular worship times, please follow the links above or visit our website: www.selbyabbey.org

Selby Abbey welcomes visitors daily between 10.00am – 4.00pm.

There’s so much going on this Christmas in Goole

Sunday 3rd December 2023

Come down to support your local community organisations and businesses and have a great time with all the family.

Further info available

We are really looking forward to The Big Switch On this Sunday.
We will be serving a small menu to eat in or outside from 5pm.
Along with this we will have our full range of drinks available, mulled wine and also hot chocolate.
Bar and restaurant areas fully open for drinkers, tables allowing.

2nd December 2023
Here at The Brewer’s Arms Snaith, we’re holding our own little Christmas Fayre during the day in our function room from 12noon, featuring local businesses and crafty stalls, we invite you to join us a we welcome in the festive season. Featuring stalls and live music come and have a walk round and get in the mood. Our basr will be fully stocked as always and our food menu also available from 12 noon until 8pm. Entry is free and we have parking availability too.
We look forward to seeing you! 🙂
Event info for 2023 coming soon
Sunday 10th December 2023
FREE ENTRY
Over 30 stalls booked!
The Courtyard Play Cafe will be open selling festive afternoon teas, hot drinks and other tasty homemade food!
We can’t wait to see you there!

15th December, in partnership White Rose Football Club who will have food and music from 6pm.

The Parsonage Hotel and Spa, Escrick, York, YO19 6LF

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Whether you’re looking for a grown ups night out, a family get together, or your annual works do, then a festive party night can be the perfect solution.

The Parsonage Hotel and Spa, Escrick, York, YO19 6LF

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Our annual Black Tie Dinner Dance is back again.
Join us here on Saturday 16th December 2023 and enjoy a night full of elegant dining and entertainment.
Limited space available, enquire today!

 

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The Potions Cauldron

The Potions Cauldron is the World’s most magical drinks emporium and serves magic every day on Shambles in York. You can enjoy a potion drink that comes to life if you do the potion spell, a delicious Spellbound Butterscotch Beer, or mix your own slush potion that comes with magical powers.

You can also try their Potion Experience with a chance to see the all new Secret Potion room and have a potion mixed for you by a Wizard with a few surprises as the room comes to life and you learn the secrets of potion making!

Find out how Basilisk Blood, Tears of A Wizard, Serpents Venom and Unicorn Essence are made and see if you can taste the magic.

Grown up Wizards can even try some poison in their potion.

The Potions Experience at The Potions Cauldron lasts 25 minutes and is £5.99 per Wizard.

The experience may not be suitable for Wizards under 6 years old or anyone of a very nervous disposition.

There is a date night version of the experience for grown up Wizards that lasts 50 minutes.

You can book your magical potions experience online

9 3/4 Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ

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No booking necessary…but if you could let us know if you will be attending so we can make sure we have enough treats to go around, that would be great.

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Williams Den Christmas Experience, family day out in East Yorkshire.

Experience the magic of Christmas at William’s Den, every weekend from 2nd to 24th December 2023. So what’s on the Christmas List this year?

NEW for 2023 – A new show starring Father Christmas! Watch him prepare for the big day in our new play! (SEND & BSL friendly available 2nd Dec 2.30pm show).

Choose your own present – Every child will go home with a toy they’ve chosen from our Christmas toy shop and a free child’s return ticket for another play date!

Decorate a festive home-baked gingerbread – “Bauble ze Baker” is back for 2023 by popular demand!
Toast marshmallows around our firepit & Mulled wine & homemade mince pies for grown-ups.

Head outside for our Reindeer quiz trail. Follow the clues and see if you can find them all!

NEW for 2023 – Giant Snow Globe Photo Moments*. Gather up the whole family and step inside our giant snow globe.
NEW for 2023 – Create your own Christmas bauble* that will make you smile year after year, every time you get the decorations out.

Festive Food & Drink* – Why not indulge in some delicious hot chocolate, festive sweet treats and our fabulous woodfired pizzas and home-made food. Plus unlimited play all day indoors and out the William’s Den way.

*additional cost applies to some additional items

Tickets are on sale now, and have been frozen at 2022 prices.

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

Bolton Percy Christmas Market 2023

Saturday 25th November 2023 1pm-4pm

Lots of stalls (many new for 2023) – showcasing locally-produced home and garden decorations, tasty treats, hand-made confectionaries, beautiful jewellery, crafts and gifts for all the family. Choir performance at 3pm from the children of Appleton Roebuck Primary School plus Santa himself between 2pm and 3pm!

All Saints Church, Main Street, Bolton Percy, North Yorkshire YO23 7AQ

Bridlington Spa presents Beauty and the Beast Pantomime 2023

13 Dec 2023 – 2 Jan 2024

Be our guest and make sure Belle finds true love this Christmas. Get ready to be spellbound with this tale as old as panto-time! When a magical sorceress transforms the handsome Count into a frightening Beast, only true love can break the spell.
Join Belle and a host of larger-than-life characters for a fast-paced pantomime packed with family-fun, music, and dance. It’s going to be a BEAST!

Cawood Christmas Fair 2023

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Christmas at Castle Howard 2023

Castle Howard is all set to help make magical memories this Christmas. The entire Estate will be transformed into a winter wonderland as Tinkerbell sprinkles fairy dust over the Castle and Grounds, creating a Christmas day out like no other. The main House will be transformed into a Peter Pan-themed odyssey, with beautiful decorations, installations, and projections.

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.

Please visit the Castle Howard website for full event details

Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA
T: 01653 648333

Santa’s Grotto at Rocket’s Hideout

We are super excited for our first ever Christmas here at Rockets, so we thought what better way to celebrate than bring a Santas grotto!! There will be Santa, elves, Christmas music , mince pies, raffles, all the festivities here in Rockets, so what are you waiting for!  Tickets are on sale in store for £3. Ticket includes – Visiting Santa, Hot Chocolate, Mince Pie, A gift from Santa
£1 of this goes towards children’s charity, Spirit of Christmas. Please come into store to get your tickets!

64a Gowthorpe, Selby, YO8 4ET

Christmas at Selby Garden Centre 2023

TEA WITH SANTA….Come and join us for fun filled picnic tea.

December 6th and 13th 2023
5.30pm – 7.30pm

Tickets now on sale
£14.95pp

Selby Garden Centre, Hull Rd, Osgodby, Selby YO8 5HG

T: 01757 708658

Christmas at The Grand Opera House 2023

The Grand Opera House Presents…..Shrek the Musical

27th November – 2nd December 2023
Join Shrek and his trusty sidekick Donkey as they set out on a quest to defeat the fearsome dragon and rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona. With a heart-warming story and a cast of unforgettable characters, this musical extravaganza is a journey you won’t want to miss.

Christmas at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre 2023

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre Presents….A Christmas Carol

Tuesday 28 November – Saturday 2 December 2023
The classic Christmas tale is given the musical treatment. Alan Menkin (Disney‘s The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast) brings his fantastic score to this amazing Christmas tale, brought to stage from the company that produced the Award-winning OLIVER!

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre Presents….Cinderella

9th – 16th December 2023
Join Rowntree Players for another rollicking romp of a Pantomime in 2023. Song, dance and all the traditional silliness that goes with true festive family entertainment!

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre Presents….Rumplestiltskin

11th – 12th January 2024
A fairytale for the whole family. Rumplestiltskin follows Eve and her husband Harold, who are travelling across a fairy tale land to save their daughter.

Bookings via the Joseph Rowntree Theatre App or website, or Box Office 01904 50 1935

Christmas at York Barbican 2023

York Barbican Presents…..The Muppet Christmas Carol – Live in Concert

8th December 2023
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented live in concert this winter at York Barbican, featuring its musical score performed live to the film. In this festive staple, the Muppets perform the classic Charles Dickens holiday tale.

Tickets from £35.

Christmas at York Minster 2023

The Nutcracker at York Minster

Saturday 9th December 202

2pm – 3pm or 7pm – 8pm

Enjoy a festive treat for all the family with a magical performance of The Nutcracker in York Minster’s spectacular Nave. The perfect introduction to classical music – recommended for ages 5 to 95!

Price: £8 (adult); £6 (child); £22 (family of 4 – 2 adults 2 children). Children over the age of two need their own seat.

T: 01904 557200

Other festive events at York Minster 2023

The York Minster Christmas Tree Festival: Saturday 2 December – Friday 5 January
Experience the popular York Minster Christmas Tree Festival, set inside the medieval Minster, with 60 trees on display in the cathedral’s stunning Nave, Chapter House and Lady Chapel. Follow the Christmas Tree Quest to spot trees and their decorations around the cathedral.
Free with general admission.

Crib Service: Saturday 23 December, 11.30am
Hear the Christmas story in a fun and accessible service for families with carols and musical accompaniment.
Free, pre-booked tickets required.

 

Christmas at York Theatre Royal 2023

York Theatre Royal Presents….Jack and the Beanstalk

8 December 2023 – 7 January 2024

York Theatre Royal’s pantomime returns this Christmas! Starring Nina Wadia as Fairy Sugarsnap (EastEnders, Citizen Khan, Goodness Gracious Me), James Mackenzie as the villainous Luke Backinanger (CBeebies’ Molly and Mack) and York favourite Robin Simpson (Mrs Smee in All New Adventures of Peter Pan) as the hilarious Dame Trott.

The Sundown Adventureland Christmas Spectacular 2023

18th November 2023 – 24th December 2023
Christmas 2023 at Sundown is better than ever, with our family favourite Christmas Spectacular opening on 18th November and running all the way through until Christmas Eve.

Your ticket includes park entry for the day, use of all of the rides and attractions throughout, the amazing ‘Night Before Christmas Ride’ and a visit to Santa himself, all children over 90cm receive a lovely gift from Santa. All children under 90cm will be charged £4.00 extra.

Treswell Rd, Rampton, Retford, DN22 0HX
T:01777 248274

Christmas Reading Challenge 2023

More info for 2023 coming soon

Is there a more magical time of year to pick up a book?
Check if your local library is taking part.

 

Christmas Tours with The Wizard Walk of York 2023

Experience the magic of York this Christmas, on a wonderfully whimsical walking tour! You can even book a Gift Voucher, posted out (via owl mail) for a truly special and unique Christmas present! Join The Magic Hatter as The Wizard for award winning five-star family fun, on The Wizard Walk of York. Spellbinding magic, comedy and a dash of York’s history!

Visit wizardwalkofyork on Facebook for further info

Christmas at Fountains Abbey 2023

2pm – 5pm every Saturday and Sunday between 25 November – 31 December (excluding 3 and 10 December)

As twilight falls, see the abbey aglow with all the colours of the rainbow. Once you’ve finished the Christmas shopping, explored the family trail and enjoyed a hot chocolate, it’s time for Music and Lights. Walk beneath the cellarium’s vaulted ceilings and watch the live choirs and bands fill the ruins with festive music (from 2-3pm).

T: 01765 608888

Christmas at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate 2023

Wednesday – Saturday, 22 November – 30 December 2023

Let it Glow! Enjoy an unmissable after dark spectacle of lights at RHS Garden Harlow Carr this festive season. Bring all the family for a magical evening at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. See the garden in breathtaking beauty as amazing illuminations light your way on our spectacular Glow trail.

T: 01423 565418

Living North Christmas Fair 2023

9th – 12th November 2023

Join us for a jam-packed day of shopping, food, live music and more as our Yorkshire Christmas Fair returns to York Racecourse!
We’re thrilled to invite you to the biggest and best seasonal shopping event in the North, with more than 250 carefully-selected stands, from artisan designer-makers, local food producers and fashion retailers to homewares, gifts and accessories, and of course special Christmas decorations.

Oxygen York

Oxygen is a Free-Jumping, climbing, soft play and trampolining centre for lots of energetic fun. The Park includes – Open Bounce, Trampolines, Parkour Area, Inflatable Park, Interactive Sports Pitch with AirTrack, Airbag Jump & Trapeze, Baby and Toddler, Soft Play, Climbing Features including cargo, ladder & totem poles, Strike Arena
Along with an extensive café plus a separate quiet lounge, Oxygen York will have two VIP party rooms on the mezzanine floor and additional party areas on the lower floor.

Clifton Moor Centre, Hurricane Way, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 4XU

T: 020 8050 1315

Selby Santa Trail 2023

Follow Santa as he begins his journey around Selby. Full details available here.

 

Selby Town Council Christmas Market and Christmas Lights Switch On – Saturday 2nd December 2023

With over 40 stalls to browse through, entertainment from local school choirs, BLS, dancing turkeys and DONKEYS. Not to mention a special visit from the man in red 🎅. Start your Christmas shopping, enjoy sipping on warm mulled wine whilst singing along to some carols to get you into the Christmas spirit.

The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated: Selby Abbey

Saturday 16th December 2023

6pm-7.15pm

An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer. Experience cinema’s most iconic music performed by The London Film Music Orchestra illuminated! 1 hour and 15 minutes jam packed with cinema’s most iconic music, beautifully performed by a live chamber orchestra, including: E.T, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Harry Potter, and more.

Book via eventbrite

Selby Abbey, The Crescent, Selby, YO8 4PU

 

 

York Christmas Market 2023 (formerly St Nicholas’ Fair)

16th November – 22nd December 2023

The festive alpine chalets will return to line Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square for this year’s York Christmas Market, creating a Christmas wonderland of local traders and artisan products.

It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the Christmas lights in York, sip on a hot chocolate and buy a few Christmas gifts for friends and family.

York St John University Christmas Carol Service 2023

Monday 4th December 2023
7.30pm-8.30pm

Come and celebrate with the staff and students of York St John University at our annual Christmas Carol Service in the glorious surroundings of York Minster. There will be a performance from our musical theatre students, as well as the chance to listen to readings and sing traditional carols.

Tickets for this event are FREE, but must be prebooked via Eventbrite.

Venue: York Minster, Dean Street, York. YO1 7HH

T: 01904 876318

York’s Chocolate Story – Christmas 2023 is covered…in chocolate!!

1st – 26th December 2023

This December, York’s Chocolate Story will be decking the tours with festive fayre! All three floors will have a Christmas make-over as Santa himself takes up residence. From expert masterclasses to helping Santa create festive treats. There are chocolate-filled events to suit everyone including: Chocolate making with Santa, Christmas Family Workshop, Christmas Chocolate Masterclass and Christmas Truffle Rolling.

York’s Chocolate Story, King’s Square, York,  YO1 7LD
T: 01904 261262

Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland 2023

Friday 17th November 2023 to Sunday 7th January 2024

The Ice Factor – the North of England’s largest outdoor ice rink at 975 sq m – will have a 30ft high sparkling Christmas tree as its centrepiece, surrounded by illuminated trees, log cabins, the rink side cafe and a viewing platform. The funfair will be bigger and better, with new modern rides including an exciting Twist and Waltzer. There will be 5 children’s rides and game stalls offering prizes every time. Also new this year is a terrace overlooking the ice rink. Inside the alpine-themed café, tasty food and drinks will be available to purchase, and private parties can be arranged.

York Designer Outlet, St Nicholas Ave, York, YO19 4TA
T: 07985 331802

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