Tis the Season...
Feeling Festive? Unwrap the magic of Christmas in North Yorkshire, where you can make magical memories and enjoy Christmas adventures.
Christmas in North Yorkshire
This Christmas, step into a festive wonderland in North Yorkshire, where twinkling lights, charming market towns, and heartwarming traditions come together to create unforgettable memories. Whether you're planning a winter escape, a family adventure, or a festive shopping spree, North Yorkshire is the perfect place to celebrate the season.
Festive events to spark your spirit
Across North Yorkshire, towns and villages come alive with festive cheer. Enjoy enchanting light trails and illuminations, festive concerts, and stunning Christmas decorations in grand stately homes. From carol services to magical events on the coast, there’s something to delight every visitor and bring the spirit of the season to life.
A feast for the senses
Indulge in the flavours of Christmas with seasonal menus, festive afternoon teas, and hearty winter fare. From cafés serving spiced drinks and sweet treats to pubs and restaurants offering comforting roasts and local delicacies, North Yorkshire’s food scene is a celebration in itself. Whether you're dining out or picking goodies for your own festive table, you’ll find plenty to savour.
Make a weekend of it...
Why not turn your festive day out into a relaxing winter break? North Yorkshire offers a wide range of accommodation, from luxury hotels and boutique B&Bs to cosy cottages and countryside retreats. Many places offer seasonal packages, making it easy to extend your stay and enjoy even more of what the region has to offer.
What's on this Christmas
Christmas is the busiest time of year at the North Pole, when Father… Christmas is the busiest time of year at the North Pole, when Father Christmas makes presents to deliver across the whole world… and when everyone…
Bongo’s Bingo is the definitive bingo experience.No more boring beige… Bongo’s Bingo is the definitive bingo experience.No more boring beige Christmas...Be transported back to the time where coloured tree lights and…
Ripon's Magical Artisan Christmas Markets - Ripon…
Closing Date
24 Nov 25
This November, Ripon will burst into festive life as a brand new 3-day… This November, Ripon will burst into festive life as a brand new 3-day Magical Artisan Christmas Market transforms the city’s historic Market Square…
Enjoy the smooth sounds of The Joseph Carville Trio. Enjoy the smooth sounds of The Joseph Carville Trio.
Christmas Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose…
Closing Date
14 Nov 25
Join Mellor & Rose this festive season at Hutton Wandesley Stables, York… Join Mellor & Rose this festive season at Hutton Wandesley Stables, York on our Christmas Calligraphy Workshop & Lunch on November 13th from 10am -…
Sunday Lunch with Santa - The Grand Hotel…
Closing Date
22 Dec 25
Make you’re Sunday sparkle with a traditional festive carvery lunch in our… Make you’re Sunday sparkle with a traditional festive carvery lunch in our Premier Dining Room! Tuck into a delicious spread with all the trimmings,…
Get ready to jingle all the way through Dalby Forest with Scarborough,… Get ready to jingle all the way through Dalby Forest with Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind's festive fun run! Whether you’re an eager elf dashing…
Jack and the Beanstalk - Magical Family Pantomime…
Closing Date
19 Jan 26
Times are hard for Dame Trott. She has no money, and her only child Jack… Times are hard for Dame Trott. She has no money, and her only child Jack isn’t much help either. When Dame Trott decides to sell their precious cow…
The Richmond Christmas Fair & Market returns for 2025 with so much… The Richmond Christmas Fair & Market returns for 2025 with so much happening! Stalls, Santa, Live Music, Fun Run, Fairground Rides, Chiildren's…
Malton Christmas Festival - Malton Market Place
Closing Date
8 Dec 25
Malton Christmas Festival 2025 | Our Christmas Foodie Special!The… Malton Christmas Festival 2025 | Our Christmas Foodie Special!The Christmas version of our popular monthly food market but with non-food gifts as…
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most… Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories,…
Christmas By Candlelight!The ultimate Christmas concert is here! Join a… Christmas By Candlelight!The ultimate Christmas concert is here! Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and incredible live band, as they…
