Free Christmas Family Days Out in Yorkshire 2025
Saltaire Living Advent Calendar
1st December 2024 to 1st January 2025
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.
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.
Selby Abbey Christmas Tree Festival
28th November 2025 to 5th January 2026
Come and see over 30 Christmas Trees decorated by local schools, charities and organisations in the Selby area and learn about the work they do.
Free Admission
York Nutcracker Trail
14th November 2024 to 6th January 2025
Celebrate the winter season with the memorable York Nutcracker Trail. York BID has partnered with local artist Marc Godfrey-Murphy to bring you 10 bespoke nutcracker statues, dotted around the city.
Otley Snowman Trail
1st to 19th December 2025
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.
Selby Winter Windowland Snowman Hunt
1st to 15th December 2024
Follow the clues and the map to find the snowmen hidden around town for a chance to win some AMAZING prizes!!
Collect your maps from the Town hall from December 1st and submit your answers by Sunday 15th December.
Bridlington Lions Christmas Carol Concert
15th December 2025
This truly uplifting free concert, staged by Bridlington Lions Club to thank the people of Bridlington for supporting them throughout the year, really does herald the start of the Christmas season. Featuring Driffield Silver Band, Coastal Voices, Brid Beat and the choirs of our local schools.
FREE