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.
Whilst there’s quite a lot going on over the Christmas period for families in Selby, Tadcaster, Goole and surrounding, sometimes it’s nice to just put your feet up, toast them by the fire and stick on a Christmas Film.
2023 CHRISTMAS LISTINGS
🎅 Christmas Eve 🎅
🎄 Christmas Day 🎄
🎁 Boxing Day 🎁
🤶 27th December 🤶
🎄 28th December 🎄
🎁 29th December 🎁
🎅 30th December 🎅
🎄 New Years Eve 🎄
🎁 New Years Day🎁
🎄 2nd January 🎄
Wishing you all a really Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Don’t forget to check out the STAG Mumbler website and keep up to date with all the Christmas Activities and Events in and around STAG.
We have created a handy list of favourite festive family films in case you need a little help getting into the Christmas spirit, or if you just want a little inspiration for lovely films to watch with your Mini Mumblers…Our top 24 Festive Films: One for each day until Christmas Day!
1. Elf (PG)
2. Home Alone (PG)
3. Arthur Christmas (U)
4. The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)
5. The Polar Express (U)
6. Miracle on 34th Street (U)
7. Santa Claus: The Movie (U)
8. The Snowman (U)
9. The Snowman and Snowdog (U)
10. Nativity! (U)
11. Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!
12. Nativity 3: Dude, Where’s My Donkey?!
13. The Santa Claus (U)
14. Father Christmas (U)
15. Prep and Landing (animation short)
16. The Gruffalo’s Child (U)
17. Fred Claus (PG)
18. Get Santa (U)
19. It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
20. The Santa Clause 2 (U)
21. How the Grinch stole Christmas (PG)
And for the older kids…
22. Love Actually – (15)
23. The Holiday (12A)
24. The Nightmare before Christmas (PG)
Special thanks to Leeds Mumbler for these super recommendations
Extras suggested by our lovely STAG Mumblers……
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
