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11 events,
Real Food Ilkley Market
Real Food Ilkley offers produce from fresh bread, cakes and gluten free bakes to curry sauces, cheeses, condiments and crepes. Stalls also include organic meat and veg, brownies, truffles and herbs from local producers and independent retailers. First Sun of every month.
Woof Shack
Free social group for dogs and their people. Planned regular walks, games, specialist talks, advice and much more. Last Thursday of every month.
Redcurrant Glass Courses
Redcurrant Glass Courses
Courses/workshops are available in kiln formed glass, kiln formed glass jewellery, lampwork glass beadmaking, silverclay and silver jewellery. Courses and taster sessions are available throughout the year from just £30. Booking required.
Christmas Grotto Wonderland
Christmas Grotto Wonderland
Visit Santa Claus in his grotto and enjoy the festive fun experiences, guided by magical elves through a winter wonderland. Art & crafts and christmas themed games.
THE ELF EXPLORER
THE ELF EXPLORER
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, and we know that Father Christmas thinks so too…! £22 - £28. Booking essential.
Santa Specials
Santa Specials
Steam into Christmas on the East Lancashire Railway’s famously festive Santa Specials. Your family will make enchanted memories to share as they take a trip through the magical Irwell Valley alongside colourful characters and surprises. What Christmas treat would be complete without a visit from a host of happy elves and Santa Claus himself. Various prices.
The Adventures of Peppermint: A Father Christmas Experience
The Adventures of Peppermint: A Father Christmas Experience
This heartwarming 45 minute immersive experience promises unforgettable memories and pure festive magic. Each experience has capacity for up to 21 people, including both adults and children. Various prices.
Christmas at Mother Shipton’s
Christmas at Mother Shipton’s
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! Step into his cozy grotto, where time stands still as you create memories that will warm your heart for years to come. Various ticket options.
Father Christmas At Bolton Abbey
Father Christmas At Bolton Abbey
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.
Lancaster On Ice
Lancaster On Ice
Award Winning and internationally recognised Lancaster on Ice returns for the 2023 season to the historic Dalton Square, in the heart of Lancaster. There will be christmas market stalls, the giant tipi bar, 800m real ice, Ice-Rink and giant ferris wheel.
Santa by the Lake at Brockholes
Santa by the Lake at Brockholes
Santa is back at Brockholes! Come and meet him in his workshop set against the backdrop of our beautiful Meadow Lake. Sat & Sun from 25th Nov - 17th Dec.
11 events,
12 events,
Guided walk – One Way Ticket
Guided walk – One Way Ticket
Meet Malcolm Gardner at 11.15am at Burley in Wharfedale rail station for a linear walk from Burley to Guiseley via Menston. Return by train to Burley (pay your own fare). 6 miles. Bring a packed lunch. Free.
11 events,
13 events,
Artisan Market at Holden Clough
Artisan Market at Holden Clough
This Christmas, Holden Clough welcome some of their favourite local craftspeople, designers and food and drink producers to their 'Nutcracker' artisan market. It's a wonderful chance to meet the talented makers and find out what goes into creating their unique products.
CHRISTMAS IN THE CARIBBEAN
CHRISTMAS IN THE CARIBBEAN
Prepare to be whisked away with our exciting new party night theme for 2023! Spectacular Caribbean Christmas Theme, Caribbean Steel Band, Caribbean Dancers & Hula Girls and Festive 3 Course Dinner.
22 events,
The Squirrel, The Cake & The Cabinet
The Squirrel, The Cake & The Cabinet
Join Horse + Bamboo for our signature festive adventure through the woods and into magical lands where strange characters will share their stories. 3 - 7yrs. Craft 10am & 2pm - Show 11am & 3pm. £8/£6 or pwyc. (Pay what you can).
Sail to Santa at WWT Martin Mere
Sail to Santa at WWT Martin Mere
For an extra special experience this Christmas, visit to one of the Sail to Santa days. Sail across to Santa's Island, meet Santa and his elves and get busy in the Elves' workshop making a pine cone reindeer. Sat & Sun.
Santa Special Trains
Santa Special Trains
Snuggle up with your loved ones in your warm, steam-heated carriage. Watch eyes light up as Father Christmas visits you in your seat to hand each child their very own Christmas gift. Light seasonal refreshments on the train are included and Mrs Ribble's Tea Room will be open for extra drinks and goodies. Every Sat from 2nd - 17th Dec.
Light Up Haworth Weekend And Artisan Market
Light Up Haworth Weekend And Artisan Market
The lights across the village will be switched on this weekend, so it’ll be your first chance to see Haworth’s magical lights and shop window displays, plus artisan market in Central Park both days. There is no switch on event, but there will be music along the cobbles across the whole weekend.
Christmas at the Farm
Christmas at the Farm
Christmas at the farm is an immersive adventure based on the original magical Father Christmas. Discover Father Christmas' secret farm Headquarters, hidden from plain sight, filled with activities and experiences, with spectacular sets and theatre performances. Child £22.95, Adults £12.79.
Victorian Christmas at Gawthorpe
Victorian Christmas at Gawthorpe
Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Gawthorpe Hall's Victorian Christmas. See the Hall trimmed and decorated in a traditional style and discover how the Kay-Shuttleworth family feasted at Christmas in the Dining Room. There will be festive music from the Crickmore Crewe, craft activities for children and you can meet Father Christmas (please book in advance).
Victorian Christmas At Judges’ Lodgings Museum
Victorian Christmas At Judges’ Lodgings Museum
Visit to see the house decked in holly and enjoy live music performed in the period rooms. There are craft activities for the kids and a chance to see Santa in his Christmas Grotto. Adults £3, Concessions £2, children free. Craft and a visit to Santa is £2 per child.
WinterFest
WinterFest
Choirs, music, mulled wine, festive food, makers market and more, taking place across the weekend. For the little ones, there might even be a visit from Father Christmas. Sat 12pm - 8pm, Sun 10am - 4pm.
A Reet Yorkshire Brass Do: Fun Family Festive Favourites
A Reet Yorkshire Brass Do: Fun Family Festive Favourites
Join us for a family concert of Christmas classics, carols to sing, and a heart-warming Yorkshire Christmas tale written by Ian McMillan and narrated by actress Claire Marie Seddon, accompanied by the lively Huddersfield University Brass Band.
21 events,
15 events,
Redcurrant Glass Courses
Christmas Grotto Wonderland
THE ELF EXPLORER
Santa Specials
The Adventures of Peppermint: A Father Christmas Experience
Christmas at Mother Shipton’s
Father Christmas At Bolton Abbey
Lancaster On Ice
Santa by the Lake at Brockholes
CHRISTMAS IN THE CARIBBEAN
The Squirrel, The Cake & The Cabinet
Sail to Santa at WWT Martin Mere
Santa Special Trains
Christmas at the Farm
16 events,
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum
Industrial heritage with collections of textile machinery, railway equipment and heavy engineering. Learn about the industrial heritage of Leeds, the city of 1000 trades, in the Grade II* listed Armley Mills. Open Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm. Sat & Sun 12pm - 5pm. Free.
17 events,
Eco-friendly Wreath Workshops
Eco-friendly Wreath Workshops
Join us at our festive Christmas village in Strid Wood to enjoy a half-day workshop with Vanessa Wellock (RHS Chelsea silver medallist and florist to The Devonshire Arms Hotel) to create your own Christmas eco-friendly wreath. 9.30am & 1pm.
17 events,
Santa’s Sparkly Surprise
Santa’s Sparkly Surprise
Santa’s Sparkly Surprise is the fifth show in the series written by Iain Lauchlan for the preschool audience. It will offer just as much fun, interaction and great songs to sing as all the others and the show will, of course, have a great storyline that the children can get involved in.Various times.
19 events,
Santa’s Grotto & Family Film ‘Arthur Christmas’
Santa’s Grotto & Family Film ‘Arthur Christmas’
Join us for a fun, festive family night out. Visit Santa in his grotto, where every child will receive a gift. Then settle down for animated Christmas family favourite 'Arthur Christmas'. Grotto 5pm, film 6pm. £6 - £7.50.
Brockholes Winter Fayre
Brockholes Winter Fayre
Step into a winter wonderland filled with Christmas lights, artisan markets, delicious food and drink stalls, and even a chance to meet Santa himself. Get into the festive spirit with live music and traditional fairground games, Brockholes Winter Fayre is the perfect way to kickstart your seasonal celebrations.
18 events,
Craven Museum Make & Take: Christmas Crafts
Craven Museum Make & Take: Christmas Crafts
Join us for a relaxed, Christmas themed family craft session in the Concert Hall, suitable for children of all ages. 10am - 11am & 1pm - 2pm. Free. Just drop in.
17 events,
15 events,
Redcurrant Glass Courses
Christmas Grotto Wonderland
THE ELF EXPLORER
Santa Specials
The Adventures of Peppermint: A Father Christmas Experience
Christmas at Mother Shipton’s
Father Christmas At Bolton Abbey
Lancaster On Ice
Santa by the Lake at Brockholes
CHRISTMAS IN THE CARIBBEAN
Sail to Santa at WWT Martin Mere
Santa Special Trains
Christmas at the Farm
Leeds Industrial Museum
15 events,
15 events,
15 events,
16 events,
Robin Hood Christmas Panto!
Robin Hood Christmas Panto!
This inclusive show promises festive fun for all the Family with silliness, songs and a good old showdown between the goodies and the baddies. 11am & 2pm. Adult £12.50. child £7.50.
18 events,
The Big Christmas Day Out
The Big Christmas Day Out
Williamson Park will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland. The ticket price includes all activities (except the food, drink and meeting Santa) with a huge range of festive activities for all the family from fairground rides to Christmas crafting through to the festive cinema and face painting and lots more. 9am - 1pm & 2.30pm - 6.30pm.
12 Days of Christmas – Festive Trail
12 Days of Christmas – Festive Trail
As you enjoy a walk through Strid Wood, clues connected to the popular ‘12 Days of Christmas’ carol will help you to solve the festive mystery on the trail sheet. This event is included in the car park entry fee.
18 events,
14 events,
Redcurrant Glass Courses
Christmas Grotto Wonderland
THE ELF EXPLORER
Santa Specials
The Adventures of Peppermint: A Father Christmas Experience
Christmas at Mother Shipton’s
Father Christmas At Bolton Abbey
Lancaster On Ice
CHRISTMAS IN THE CARIBBEAN
Sail to Santa at WWT Martin Mere
Christmas at the Farm
Leeds Industrial Museum
12 Days of Christmas – Festive Trail
14 events,
14 events,
14 events,
13 events,
13 events,
Film night at The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
Film night at The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
Christmas Film: The Muppet Christmas Carol - Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and the gang for a tasty hot chocolate and film matinee as the Muppets universe re-tell Charles Dickens’ immortal classic “A Christmas Carol”.
Wonka inspired afternoon tea at The Lawrence
Wonka inspired afternoon tea at The Lawrence
Welcome to the wonderful world of Willy Wonka and this inspired afternoon tea.
4 events,
Redcurrant Glass Courses
Lancaster On Ice
Leeds Industrial Museum
12 Days of Christmas – Festive Trail
5 events,
VIKING YULE
VIKING YULE
The Vikings are returning to spend the Yule festival at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds again this mid-winter. Join us for an action-packed programme of demonstrations, have-a-go activities, battle stories and much more.
6 events,
New Year’s Eve at Park Hill Barn
New Year’s Eve at Park Hill Barn
Experience a magical night with a piper and drummer welcoming you to our sparkling prosecco arrival. Indulge in a gourmet hog roast, festive roast potatoes, salads, and a tasty vegetarian option. Get mesmerized by our incredible live singers: Josh Hindle Singer, Jess McGlinchey - Vocalist, and Jack Clarke Jazzman!