Father Christmas in Yorkshire A Family Experience
Santa Specials with NYMR
30 November and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 23 & 24 December 2024
Our delightful brand-new Santa Specials experience offers a unique blend of nostalgia, tradition and festive fun for the whole family, ensuring that you'll leave with memories to treasure for ever.
Christmas at Thackray Museum
30th November 2024 to 5th January 2025
Cosy up in your dressing gown and slippers, grab a fresh cup of cocoa and prepare to be immersed in a unique and heartwarming take on a festive classic, The Night Before Christmas.
Santa Underground at NCMME
23rd November to 22nd December 2024
This Christmas, before Santa goes down your chimney he is going down the mine! Travel 140m underground to join Santa in his unique and atmospheric underground grotto where he will be waiting to meet a few select children.
Ingleborough Cave Santa's Grotto
7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December 2024
Join Santa's Elves as they lead you through magical underground passages, all the way to Santa and his table of presents!
The Elf Explorer on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
23rd, 24th and 30th November, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 21st to 24th December 2024
A magical Christmas experience that is guaranteed to light up your children’s faces and get the whole family in the mood for the Festive Season. This theatrical journey on board a beautiful steam train is the perfect way to travel.
The Christmas Experience at Lotherton Hall
25th November 2023 to 7th January 2024
A magical journey through the enchanting world of Christmas. From visiting Santa in the North Pole to crafting in the Elf Village, there’s something for all the family. Explore the Christmas Traditions Woodland Walk, and Fairy Dell. Marvel at Lotherton’s splendour in the Hall and lit gardens.
North Bay Railway Santa Specials
7th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd and 24th December 2024
Fun for all the family – all aboard the magical Jingle Belle or Flying Snowman! Immerse yourself in festive wonder as this very special train takes you on a journey to the North Yorkshire Pole.
Santa's Magical Elevator at Cannon Hall Farm
30th November to 24th December 2024
A santa’s grotto experience with a difference – visit Cannon Hall Farm this Christmas and hop on board Santa’s Magical Elevator for a trip you’ll never forget.
Santa's Christmas Tour at York Chocolate Story
30th November to 23rd December 2024
Get ready for a festive adventure on Santa’s Christmas Chocolate Tour! This guided journey takes you through the ages of chocolate, revealing York’s rich heritage with each stop. Along the way, enjoy delicious chocolate samples, and meet Santa in his workshop, where you’ll create your own Christmas-themed chocolate treats.
Santa Express Land Train in Bridlington
7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st to 24th December 2024
Climb onboard our Santa Express landtrain and meet our festive driver “Noel” who will check you are on “Nice List” and get you ready for your magical journey to the North Pole.
The Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park
From 16th November 2024
Join Stockeld Park for Christmas fun, get active and discover large themed outdoor playgrounds within the beautiful woodland of Stockeld Park. Watch the Enchanted Forest come alive after dusk with our famous winter illuminations!
Sledmere Magical Santa Experience
26th to 8th, 13th to 15th, 19th to 23rd December 2024
In a magical far-off land of silver bells and icy mists this Christmas on a journey through frozen landscapes and deep forests to find Santa’s hidden kingdom!! Help wake the First Snowflake from her winter slumber to head north on frosty skies and meet a series of magical characters all ready to help you on your way!
Father Christmas at Bolton Abbey
November 23, 24, 30 November,
1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23 December 2024
This year will see Strid Wood reimagined and we’ll welcome children to a wild, wintry wonderland where they will take part in some amazing bush craft activities.
Polar Express on Wensleydale Railway
9th November to 23rd December 2024
The Polar Express is steaming back to the Yorkshire Dales ready to amaze, delight and create memories you’ll cherish in years to come. Get your pajamas and dressing gowns on and your Polar Express tickets in hand and get ready to take part in the train ride of your life!
Magical Santa Narrow Boat Adventure
Weekends from 30th November to 22nd December 2024
Take a magical trip along the Leeds Liverpool Canal and meet Santa. Each trip is 75-minute and includes a meeting with Santa, a hot drink and tasty mince pie.
Magical Christmas Experience at Birchfield Ice Cream Parlour
23, 24, 30 November, 1,6, 7, 8,12th to 15th, 19th to 23rd December 2024
Meet Mother Christmas in her sitting room to check in and collect your sleigh ride tickets.
Meet at the sleigh pick up point for your chosen time to be greeted by Buddy the elf who will help you board Santa’s sleigh for your magical sleigh ride to see Father Christmas.
Santa Experience with York City Cruises
25th November to 23rd December 2023
Join Santa for a marvellously magical festive cruise on the River Ouse at Christmas! You'll be welcomed into Santa’s Grotto at our Boatyard, hidden underneath the beautiful Lendal Bridge in the centre of York.
Christmas at Murton Patk
Dates between 30th November to 23rd December 2024
Two experiences to choose from; have tea with Santa or visit Santa's village and enjoy a train ride with Mother Christmas.
William's Den Christmas Experience
2nd to 24th December 2023
Experience the magic of Christmas at William’s Den this year. Get our full Christmas experience every weekend from December 2 right up until Christmas Eve. A whole host of festive surprises lined up so you can cross magical Christmas memories for the whole family off your list!
Father Christmas at Nostell Priory
7th, 8th, 14th, 15, 21st and 22nd December 2024
Hand-deliver your letter, share all the good things you've been doing, and listen as he tells stories of his reindeer, life in Lapland, and how he prepares for the big day. He loves telling a story, and little ones will leave with a bit of magic in their hearts.
Santa Express at Whistlestop Valley
Weekends from 23rd November plus 20th to 24th December 2024
Ride the Santa Express to meet Santa and to see his elves creatin mischief. Enjoy the Christmas Elf Show and make some magical reindeer food.
A Christmas Adventure at Thornton Hall Country Park
26th November to 24th December 2023
Father Christmas has enlisted a select few Human Folk to journey deep into the Yuletide Village, in order to help their residents return the magic to the land before the 25th December.
Ginger Cow's Santa Grotto
Weekends in December 2023
Elves will be here to guide you through your visit to Santa, making sure it’s extra special. Tickets to see Father Christmas include a private 1-2-1 meeting with Santa, where each paying child will receive a small Christmas gift.
Santa's Singalong
13th to 23rd December 2023
A show filled the the magic of Christmas, as you join Mr and Mrs Claus in their busy home as they prepare for the big day. Expect Christmas stories, interactive wonderment and of course many a Christmas song to join in with!
Magical Christmas Experience at Birchfield Farm
25th November to 23rd December 2023
Meet Mother Christmas in her sitting room to check in and collect your sleigh ride tickets. Take a sleigh ride to Sants's grotto in the woods.
A Very Victorian Christmas
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th December 2023
join our Victorian nursery maid to hear Christmas story and play with traditional Victorian toys before sitting down with Santa to share your wish list for Christmas Day and recieve special gifts.
Christmas Wetland Wonder
16th December 2023
Come and meet Santa, who has taken up residence in the Lookout Hide as his grotto at the Enchanted Wetland Wonderland. Enjoy the reserve for an enchanted evening, follow the Christmas tree trail, unscrambling the hidden word, to find the password to access Santa's Grotto to meet him and claim your tweet.
Enchantica's Christmas Adventure
2nd to 24th December 2023
Enjoy a magical interactive theatrical Christmas show and meet Father Christmas! Elf-training for all ages.
Father Christmas at Bordsworth Hall
Weekends from 2nd December 2023
Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree, in our group storytelling sessions. Then, you and your children will get the chance to meet the man himself, take photographs and make memories to treasure. Father Christmas will also give every child a traditional present to unwrap.
Christmas Family Fun in Yorkshire
Christmas Family fun in Yorkshire, days out and events to keep the family entertained in December and throughout the Christmas school holidays.