CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsCHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsCHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsCHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsCHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsCHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsCHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsWeek of Events
LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
Industrial heritage with collections of textile machinery, railway equipment and heavy engineering. The museum has changing exhibitions which are inspired by a theme from the museum’s collection, along with exciting events running throughout the year. Mon – Fri – 10am – 5pm, Sat & Sun 1pm – 5pm.
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales. Ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart! Admission is by pre-booked tickets only.
PETER RABBIT™ – EXPLORE & PLAY
PETER RABBIT™ – EXPLORE & PLAY
Hop into a rabbit-sized 45-minute adventure at Peter Rabbit™: Explore and Play. The new interactive multi-sensory family attraction based on the beloved award-winning animated TV series. Open daily. 10am – 5pm.
HAPPA
HAPPA
A hidden delight set in acres of green space, overlooking the Thursden Valley in Burnley. Although primarily the home of HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association), the site provides everything that you would expect from a first-class award-winning tourist attraction destination. An onsite café serves delicious homemade food and cakes. Keep your children entertained by playing on the outdoor park or find HAPPA Fergus on the Facts With Fergus Trail. Open daily.
SELMA MAKELA – Future Haunting
SELMA MAKELA – Future Haunting
Exhibition - Selma Makela's Future Haunting at The Whitaker will include paintings developed from a rare collection of 19th-century glass slides of alpine climbers on Glaciers, as well as work derived from meteorological and geological phenomena. Wed - Sun: 10am - 4pm. Late night Thurs until 8pm. Free.
THE LION KING
THE LION KING
The Lion King Musical transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £85.
VAN GOGH ALIVE
VAN GOGH ALIVE
This autumn, Bradford’s Grade II listed heritage events space, Regency Hall, will host the Yorkshire premiere of Van Gogh Alive, ‘the world’s most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience’ that exhibits the life and work of the seminal Dutch artist. Experience over 3,000 images from the artist that are spectacularly presented with stunning detail, including iconic works like Starry Night, Sunflowers and lesser-known paintings that were inspired by his love of Japanese woodprints. Various times and prices.
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
Yorkshire Air Museum has a lot to offer, take a look round and discover the museum and the surrounding areas. From squadrons to sandwiches and everything inbetween. Gift shop and cafe. Open daily except Wednesdays. (Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.) Adult £12, child 4 - 17 yrs £5, family £30. Tickets offer free re-entry for 12 months.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Roald Dahl’s devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and wild confectionary wizard Willy Wonka will take you to a world of pure imagination this festive season. This dazzling reinvention of the successful West End and Broadway musical transports the show to mouth-watering new heights. Various times. £14 - £55.
CREATIVE CATCH-UP
CREATIVE CATCH-UP
A free casual creative session where you can bring along your current art projects to share or get inspired and make marks with materials provided. This is a relaxed opportunity to feel encouraged and get arty for all ages. Monthly sessions. 19th Nov & 17th Dec. Free.
STARGAZING BENEATH INGLEBOROUGH
STARGAZING BENEATH INGLEBOROUGH
Join Pete Collins from Diamond Skies for a guided tour of the Dales night sky, and experience the Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail as never before. The evening will commence in The Old Sawmill Café, at the entrance to the trail, with a talk by Pete. 19th Nov, 14th Jan & 11th Feb. The event is suitable for children.
ALADDIN
ALADDIN
Harrogate – your magical carpet ride awaits! Times are tough for Aladdin and his poor mum Widow Twankey. That is until Aladdin finds an enchanted lamp with magical powers that can make all his wishes come true. Various times & prices.
LE MISERABLES
LE MISERABLES
This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £25 -£79.
ROBIN HOOD
ROBIN HOOD
Robin Hood is hot on the Sheriff’s heels and needs you to join his merry gang and help defeat the evil Sheriff. Are you ready for battle? Then join us for a tale featuring swords, sorcery and song! Romance and robbery! Archery and acrobatics! Derring-do and sheep pooh! Not to mention the infamous sea serpent of Morecambe! Various times & prices.
DICK WHITTINGTON – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
DICK WHITTINGTON – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
Presented by Leeds Heritage Theatres you’ll be wowed by this breath-taking production which mixes traditional elements of audience participation and corny gags with a jukebox full of classic rock anthems and chart-toppers, all performed live on stage by our ultra-talented cast of actor-musicians. Various times. £30 - £14.
SANTA’S SPECIALS 2022
SANTA’S SPECIALS 2022
Kick start your Christmas on one of our famous Santa Specials and treat the family to an enchanting voyage through the magical Irwell Valley! There’s more family fun, colourful characters and seasonal surprises than you can fit under a Christmas tree. Every weekend from 26th Nov to 18th Dec then 20th - 24th Dec. Various times and prices.
ELF EXPLORER
ELF EXPLORER
Join us on the Elf Explorer for a magical experience this Christmas. Your experience begins when you arrive at Oxenhope station and are taken exploring through a winter wonderland by an Elf from the North Pole. You’ll then be able to write a list for Santa before boarding a steam train named The Elf Explorer for a fun-filled adventure with Father Christmas and his helpers. Every weekend from 26th Nov - 18th Dec and 22nd - 24th Dec. Various times.
FIRST CLASS SANTA SPECIALS
FIRST CLASS SANTA SPECIALS
Celebrate Christmas in style this year, with our amazing First Class Santa Specials. This experience includes a full hour of Christmas entertainment on board a steam train!Whilst enjoying your ride on board our Steam Train, you can enjoy a complimentary Hot Chocolate and a gingerbread reindeer for each child. You also receive a boxed festive mug and a 2-4-1 ticket to return to our railway in 2022! Every weekend from 26th Nov - 11th Dec, then 17th - 24th Dec.
THORNTON HALL CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE
THORNTON HALL CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE
Our Thornton Hall Christmas Adventure for 2022 sees the return of tradition, pure magic and mystery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the true wonders of Christmas and all the magic it brings. Wrap up warm and prepare to be amazed on a magical journey as you join your very own Elf for 2022 ‘A Thornton Hall Christmas Adventure’. Various times throughout the day.
THE MOUSETRAP – 70th Anniversary Tour
THE MOUSETRAP – 70th Anniversary Tour
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is the world's longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time... case closed! 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £13 - £50.50.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
Celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Seafarer) boldly reimagines the legendary songs of Bob Dylan, like you’ve never heard them before, in Girl From The North Country. A heart-breaking and universal story about family and love, hailed by the Observer as the 'No. 1 theatre show of the year'. 7.30pm. Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £23 - £44.50.
JACK & THE BEANSTALK
JACK & THE BEANSTALK
Polka Dot Pantomimes in association with the Albert Halls present Jack and the Beanstalk - the hilarious Pantomime adventure. With a fabulous cast and the biggest Giant in pantoland it won’t cost you a bag of magic beans to see the best traditional family pantomime that is guaranteed to be FE-FI-FO-FUN for everyone! Various times. £18 - £22.
ALL NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN
ALL NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN
All New Adventures of Peter Pan, co-produced with Evolution Productions and starring CBeebies’ Maddie Moate as Tinkerbell. Join us for a fun-packed swashbuckling family adventure with an extra sprinkling of fairy dust magic. Expect laughter, music and family fun galore. Various times £13 - £34.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
With spectacular effects, a side-splitting script and musical numbers to get you mooo-ving, come join Jack as he climbs up the beanstalk in this enchanting Christmas adventure of epic proportions! Various times & prices.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Indulge in an enchanting evening meal complete with all the trimmings and festive foodie favourites. Dinner on our Christmas steam trains are the best way to celebrate the season in style. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd Dec.
FAMILY THEATRE : Christmas in the Valley
FAMILY THEATRE : Christmas in the Valley
Horse + Bamboo's retelling of a Christmas story, in a very familiar setting, will take you on a whirlwind adventure that will keep Christmas in your heart all the year. An immersive adventure through Rossendale Valley at Christmas, brought to life with animation, puppetry & live music. Ages 3yrs - 7yrs. 11am - 3pm. £8/£6.
SANTA’S GROTTO AT INGLEBOROUGH CAVE
SANTA’S GROTTO AT INGLEBOROUGH CAVE
For our 2022 Santa’s Grotto, the time you book is the time that you should arrive at our new ticket foyer at The Old Sawmill Café at the start of Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail, a short 5 minute walk from the Yorkshire Dales National Park car park. You then have 75 minutes before your Santa Experience gathers at Ingleborough Cave, which is a 1.23 mile walk away. The Old Sawmill Cafe will be open all day for our Big Christmas BBQ! If you have visited our Santa’s Grotto before, you will know we don’t do Christmas by halves, so take it from us when we say this place is worth factoring in for lunch and/or a drink and something sweet! Adult £13, child £15.50. Booking essential for grotto.
Santa Train at Windmill Animal Farm
Santa Train at Windmill Animal Farm
Visit Father Christmas on their railway! The Santa train ticket includes full access to all their fantastic farm attractions, were all the animals will definitely be in the festive spirit. On the return journey adults can look forward to complimentary hot drinks and home cakes from the coffee shop. 10am-5pm. Each compartment includes admission for a maximum of 4 people, including infants, for a total cost of £85. Booking is essential.
CINDERELLA – Christmas Panto
CINDERELLA – Christmas Panto
Presented by Lancaster Footlights - Cinderella is a traditional family pantomime enhanced by lots of fantastic musical numbers, dancing, dazzling costumes and audience participation. Expect mayhem and magic. A Christmas treat not to be missed! Various times. £9.50/£10.50.
BETTY! A SORT OF MUSICAL
BETTY! A SORT OF MUSICAL
As the first female speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd is a Dewsbury girl to celebrate, and the six ladies (plus Calvin) of The Dewsbury Players are going to do just that... through the medium of musical theatre! 'Here's to a woman who conquered the murky world of Westminster with nothing but wit and gumption.. and enough hairspray to turn a tsunami into a kiss curl.' 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. Various prices.
DICK WHITTINGHAM – Adult Panto
DICK WHITTINGHAM – Adult Panto
The Adult Panto team are flinging themselves into the festive spirit again as they bring more crazy Christmas chaos to the Lancaster Grand Theatre with their own special seasonal take on the tale of Dick Whittington.
A FATHER CHRISTMAS CRUISE
A FATHER CHRISTMAS CRUISE
Join us aboard The Graceful Swan for a special Christmas cruise with Santa! 1.5 hour cruise along the Leeds Liverpool Canal. £20 per child - festive activities & Santa’s Grotto (includes a gift for each paying child). Hot chocolate and sweet treat included. Adult £10 includes tea, coffee and mulled wine. Under 2yrs go free. Every Sun in Dec plus Christmas Eve. 10am & 2pm.
DISCO INCLUSIVE BOOGIE NIGHT
IT’S WORTH TALKING ABOUT
IT’S WORTH TALKING ABOUT
ItsWorthTalkingAbout is a non-for-profit volunteer led peer support service aimed at anyone that feels like they might need to talk about their life struggles to increase wellbeing.
FESTIVE CRAFT FAIR
FESTIVE CRAFT FAIR
Local crafts and creators. Refreshments and mulled wine available. Raffle with prizes.
WARM ROOM
Christmas Tree Festival
Christmas Tree Festival
Halifax Minster will be filled with the wonderful scent and magical sight of over 30 Christmas trees for this annual event. The trees have been sponsored and decorated by different families and organisations from across the town for everyone’s enjoyment. 2nd Dec - 5th Dec 10am - 4pm, & 11th Dec 12pm - 4pm. Adult £2, children free.
BRONTE TREASURES BY CANDLELIGHT
BRONTE TREASURES BY CANDLELIGHT
An exclusive after-hours event to celebrate Christmas at the Parsonage. Join us for a glass of sherry, some Christmas cheer and the chance to see the Parsonage dressed for the Christmas season.
DUSTY, CILLA, LULU, AND PET
DUSTY, CILLA, LULU, AND PET
Four voices that defined a decade: Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Lulu and Petula Clark. Between them they had many of the very greatest songs of the 60s, all brilliantly performed by Samantha and her band.
Wargaming Day
Wargaming Day
Get your game on! Have an army you want to try out? Have a game you want to play? Well book a table and get gaming! Entry £5 per person for a big gaming table.
CHRISTMAS CAVALCADE
CHRISTMAS CAVALCADE
Christmas Cavalcade - An Evening Of Festive Music. Playhouse Promotions presents another Great Evening of Entertainment for the Christmas Season raising funds for The Playhouse and featuring our friends The Freckleton Band and Singers from Preston Musical Comedy Society
CHRISTMAS MAKERS FAIR 2022
CHRISTMAS MAKERS FAIR 2022
The market will take place in our beautifully restored Concert Hall and will coincide with the annual Christmas Market taking place on the High Street and Artisan Market at the Canal Basin. Be entertained by local musicians whilst you browse the stalls and relax with a mulled wine, bailey’s hot chocolate or mince pie in The Hub bar. Free entry.
FATHER CHRISTMAS NEEDS A WEE
FATHER CHRISTMAS NEEDS A WEE
TaleGate Theatre Productions hit the perfect combination of witty humour, fantastic music and the extra sparkle for which they have become known in this fabulously funny and brilliantly bouncy musical adaptation of Nicholas Allan’s much loved book ‘Father Christmas Needs a Wee!’ There will be a meet and greet with Santa & Elfie and a free gift for every child. Adult £14.00, child £12, family £45.