Christmas Family Trails in Yorkshire 2024
Otley Snowman Trail
1st to 17th December 2023
An annual Christmas event in Otley’s calendar. Pick up a free booklet and have fun searching for the many snow people appearing in shops around Otley.
Brearley Bear Christmas Collectibles
25th November 2023 to 7th Janury 2024
This year young fans of Brearley Bear can find a series of collectable trading cards at participating venues. In total there are 30 cards to collect featuring Brearley and his friends, including Penistone Pony, Greno Goat, Fulwood Frog, Loxley Fox and many more!
Gourmet Christmas Food Hunt in York
Get a flavour for festive York by indulging in a seasonal treasure hunt! Answer riddles and clues for a whirlwind tour of York's top eateries, where you'll gather ingredients from the city's merriest makers. Expect Yuletide pastries, mince pies, festive spiced drinks and speciality meats and cheeses - all from independent, local businesses!
Winter Woodland at Sewerby Hall
8th to 22nd December 2023
The hugely popular Sewerby Winter Woodland is returning! An all-new spectacular display of lights, sounds and special effects will bring the grounds to life for a great evening out this festive season.
Elf and Grinch Trail in Holmfirth
20th November to 31st December 2023
Merrily wander around our local shops and businesses in Holmfirth and Honley and spot the mischievous elves and Grinches in the shop windows. When you have spotted one, fill in your sheet with the elf’s number and the shop name. £2 per sheet,
12 days of Christmas Trail at Bolton Abbey
16th December to 7th January
‘12 Days of Christmas’ was always a favourite Christmas trail at Bolton Abbey and this year it is returning with a festive bang!
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.
Glow at RHS Harlow Carr
22nd November to 30th December 2023
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.
Saltaire Living Advent Calendar
1st December 2023 to 11st January 2024
56 windows will open in the run up to Christmas, with businesses and community buildings illuminated from 1st December, then at least one new window being ‘opened’ each evening until 24th December. Windows are illuminated from 4pm – 10.30pm each evening, and all remain lit until the 1st of January.
Hull Museums Christmas Anmal and Toy Trail
4th to 31st December 2023
Find all the Christmas themed toys and stickers, hidden around the Streetlife Museum, Hull & East Riding Museum and Ferens Art Gallery
Pick up your FREE Hull Museums Christmas Animals & Toy Trail at one of the three sites.
Merry Mouse Trail at North York Moors Visitor Centres
11th November 2023 to 5th January 2024
The creatures of the wood are feeling sleepy as it is time for them to hibernate through the winter. Help Merry Mouse discover the story that will put the woodland to sleep.
York Nutcracker Trail
16th November 2023 to 6th January 2024
celebrate the winter season with the memorable York Nutcracker Trail. York BID has partnered with local charities, schools and artist Sian Ellis to bring you 10 bespoke nutcracker statues, dotted around the city.
Gingerbread Christmas Trail in Skipton
24th November 2023 to 3rd January 2024
Find the 10 gingerbread characters and the selfie zone marked on the map, the location is marked with a gingerbread character symbol.
Penguin Parade Doncaster
23rd November 2023 to 29th January 2024
Twelve stunning penguin sculptures featuring the work of talented artists can be found at locations across the city centre and form part of a new and enchanting family-friendly walkable trail.