Christmas Lights Switch On Yorkshire 2025

The Winter Trail at Tingley Garden Centre

15th November to 23rd December 2025
Winter Light Trail transforms Mission Out at Tingley Garden Centre into a glowing wonderland of light, colour and festive joy. Created in partnership with Enlightened Moments, this spectacular walk through experience is bursting with dazzling displays.

Shipley Christmas Lights

22nd November 2025
A day of free entertainment and activities for visitors and residents will take place from 12pm, with the town’s festive lights and large Christmas tree being switched on at 4.45pm. The outdoor market will also include a range of additional stalls including crafts, and artisan foods.

Person looking a brightly lit winter trees at Harlow Carr

Glow at RHS Harlow Carr

19th November to 23rd December 2025
Enjoy a magical adventure at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, discovering spectacular light displays along your way. See iconic features such as Streamside, the Queen Mother’s Lake, Winter Walk, Doric Columns and Kitchen Garden glow with dazzling colours.

Light Up Wakefield

21st to 23rd November 2025
Light Up Wakefield is back with more dazzling light art installations than ever before illuminating Wakefield City Centre! Spend time in the Cathedral Precinct enjoing live music and entertainment on the main stage before the Christmas Light Switch-On at 5:30pm – which kickstarts the Wakefield Light Trail!

Skipton Christmas Lights Switch On

30th November 2025
Christmas Lights Switch On with a FREE full day event packed full of festive entertainment for all the family! Starting with the Great Skipton Santa Fun Run, live entertainment and music and market.

Barnsley Bright Lights

21st and 22nd November 2025
Barnsley Bright Nights is South Yorkshire’s biggest free annual light art festival. The two-day festival is now an established highlight of Barnsley’s award-winning town centre cultural events programme, featuring dazzling artworks, installations and performances across the thriving town centre.

Light Up Festival at National Coal Mining Museum

22nd November 2025
Join National Coal Mining Museum for performances, music and a spectacular projection, created by children and young people from across the district. Make your own lantern and join in with the unmissable community lantern parade.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park Winter illuminations

Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Selected Dates from 15th November 2025 to 10th January 2026
Wrap up warm and experience the park after dark as you explore the magic of our illuminated enchanted realms, as we light up the dark nights this festive season!

Sewerby Hall Winter Woodland Christmas event

Winter Woodland at Sewerby Hall

5th to 23rd December 2025
The hugely popular Sewerby Winter Woodland is returning! Come and help us spread the magic this Christmas with a spectacular display of lights and sound!

Otley Chrsitmas Lights Switch On

24th November 2025
The traditional countdown to Christmas will commence with the Christmas Lights switch-on to be held in Otley Market Place. This event will start at 5.45pm with a range of music entertainment and a range of attractions in the square, followed by a firework display.

Selby Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2025
Christmas Market and Light switch on in the Market Place. Expect a wonderful experience filled with fabulous stalls, seasonal treats, and handcrafted gifts—perfect for ticking off your Christmas shopping list early!

Thirsk Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2025
Christmas Fayre, live entertainment and lights switch on in Thirsk. Including YO1 radio, and the Thirsk Royal British Legion Band.

Settle Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2025
A family fun affair with activities, a christmas market and entertainers.

lights across a busy street with people looking at market stalls

Light Up Pontefract

30th November 2025
There’s something for everyone at Light Up Pontefract. Take a walk around the festive market and get into the spirit of the season as you kickstart your Christmas shopping.

Scarborough Lights

14th November to 21st December 2025
Admire the sparkling town centre illuminations including Westborough’s LED light tunnel, the Dino-bouts on Vernon Road and Aquarium Top roundabouts, and take in the shimmering harbour lights with Ships Ahoy!

Light Up Halifax

15th November 2025
Enjoy a full day of festive fun across the town centre – with live entertainment, music, street performers, family activities, and plenty of seasonal sparkle to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Light Up Ossett

29th November 2025
Light Up Ossett where we’ll celebrate the start of the festive season with a host of activities including a Christmas market, street food, funfair rides, a stage with live music and walkabout entertainment.

Christmas in Yorkshire

Christmas in Yorkshire -a wonderful time of year, discover your Christmas Adventure, the best place to see Santa Claus, the best local Christmas markets and where to experience the best christmas Lights.

Hull Christmas Lights Switch On

20th November 2025
Hull’s Christmas lights will be switched on in Queen Victoria Square. As always, the annual Christmas Lights switch-on will include a host of special guests and performers on the balcony of City Hall.

Doncaster Festival of Light

14th to 23rd November 2025
Join Right Up Our Street for their 7th Doncaster Festival of Light, a free cultural event for the community of Doncaster. Held at Minster Church of St George.

Light Up Sheffield

5th to 14th December 2025
For ten magical nights, Light Up Sheffield will see three of Sheffield’s most iconic landmarks - Sheffield Cathedral, Sheffield Central Library and Pounds Park - transformed with breathtaking light projections inspired by the city itself.

Land of Lights at Gullivers Rother Valley

Selected Dates between 8th November 2025 and 31st January 2026
Get ready to step through a glowing portal of light and imagination, as Land of Lights arrives at Gulliver’s Valley Resort in Rotherham. The spectacular outdoor lantern festival is transforming the valley into a world of colour, creativity, and after-dark magic.

Ilkley Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025
Ilkley Christmas Light Switch On to get you in the festive spirit! The festive season is upon us and nothing says Christmas like idyllic Ilkley decked out in lights.

Ripon Christmas Lights Switch On

Date not confirmed likely 15th November 2025
Meet Santa & his reindeer as they make a special visit to Ripon to spread some magic & see our fantastic Christmas lights. With free fairground rides & live entertainment, get into the festive spirit & head on down to the Market Square!

Keighley Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025
Details to be confirmed

Bingley Christmas Fayre and Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025
Details to be confirmed

Baildon Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2025
Events starts at 4pm with live music.

Northern Lights Christmas Lights at Temple Newsam

Northern Lights Leeds at Temple Newsam

21st November to 31st December 2024
Take a stroll through an enchanted world of illumination, uniquely crafted by world leading lighting designers. Enjoy a truly mesmerising journey around the picturesque landscape of Temple Newsam.

Christmas Carol Concerts in Yorkshire

Christmas Carol and musical concerts in Yorkshire, professional, amatuer and junior choirs providing a wonderful mix of carols and Christmas music through the ages.

Stockeld Park Winter Illuminations

22nd November 2025 to 5th January 2026
Immerse yourself in festive magic at the spectacular Christmas light trail. Watch the Enchanted Forest come to life with illuminated installations, projections and sculptures, complete with animations and soundscapes.

Santa Claus with twinkling Christmas lights in the background.

Father Christmas in Yorkshire

A visit to Santa Claus is a Christmas highlight for many children, find out where he is visiting across Yorkshire this year.

Wooden chalet at Sheffield Christmas light

Sheffield Christmas Market

13th November to 24th December 2025
This market has grown from a handful of cabins on the main shopping area of Sheffield to an entire christmas experience of 50 cabins. Santas Grotto is at the heart of the event with the much loved Sleigh Bar and the traditional German Sausage grill.

aerial view of a carousel outside York Castle Museum