Free Christmas Family Days Out in Yorkshire 2024
Santa Claus Showtime at Trinity Market Hull
Saturdays from 25th November to 23rd December 2023
At the Santa Claus Showtime, children will meet Mrs Claus, the Elves and Santa himself, during a magical half-hour packed with songs and festive fun. Post-show, families will be invited to venture on a delightful hunt around Trinity Market, seeking festive clues to unravel a puzzle and earn some sweet rewards!
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Viking Yule at Royal Armouries
30th and 31st December 2023
The Vikings are returning to spend the Yule festival at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds again this mid-winter.
Brearley Bear Reindeer Round Up
26th November to 24th December 2022
Christmas Day is coming. Santa’s big day is almost here. But what’s this? Oh no! All eight of Santa’s reindeers have broken free. Santa calls on his best friend Brearley Bear to help round them up and get them back to Santa so that he can deliver the presents on time.
Otley Snowman Trail
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.
Twelve Days of Christmas Trail at Cannon Hall
Christmas is coming and to get you in the festive mood why not try our fun family trail? Can you find all of the 12 Days of Christmas objects hidden around the Hall?
York Nutcracker Trail
17th November 2022 to 6th January 2023
Follow the brand-new spectacular Nutcracker Trail and see the city in all its festive glory.
There are 10 life-size Nutcrackers dotted around York, and each one is named. Find all 10 and make a note of their names for a chance to win a £500 York Gift Card or 1 of 5 weekly Visit York hampers! Pick up a map and competition entry form from the Visitor Information Centre.
Quizmas Lyric Trail in Skipton
Get ready to test your Christmas music knowledge, a festive trail is coming to Skipton and there are prizes up for grabs. This free interactive activity invites participants to jingle all the way along the trail, stopping at locations where they will be met with lyrics to famous festive songs, but some of the words are missing!
Elf and Grinch Trail in Holmfirth
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,
Reindeer Trail at Kirkstall Abbey
Come along to Kirkstall Abbey this December to see if you can spot all of the reindeer dotted around the ruins in our festive reindeer trail. They are dressed up and decorated in different costumes and patterns, take a photo of each one and let us know what your favourite is!
Reindeer Trail at Kirkstall Abbey
Come along to Kirkstall Abbey this December to see if you can spot all of the reindeer dotted around the ruins in our festive reindeer trail. They are dressed up and decorated in different costumes and patterns, take a photo of each one and let us know what your favourite is!
Robin Robin Christmas Adventure Trail Fairburn Ings and Old Moor
Trail includes an exclusive Robin Robin and RSPB activity pack, with a trail booklet, robin-related activities, a bird food recipe card, and much more. These fun-filled trails will allow your whole family to experience the festive joy of Robin Robin, all while spending time in the great outdoors together.
Saltaire Living Advent Calendar
December 2022
The Saltaire Living Advent Calendar has been a feature of our village since 2006. This year, 56 windows will open in the run up to Christmas, with 15 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
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.
12 days of Christmas Trail at Bolton Abbey
‘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.
Worsborough Mill Christmas Trail
Created by the Barnsley Shedders and Worsbrough Young Volunteers, follow the story of Ben the Worsbrough wren on a Christmas trail. Spot all 10 trail items on your journey.
Merry Mouse Trail and the Bedtime Stories Trail at North York Moors Visitor Centres
12th November 2022 to 3rd January 2023
Join the annual Merry Mouse Children’s Christmas Trail. 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.