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Home to abbey ruins, houses, gardens and parklands. Stretches of coast and countryside including the Dales and the North York Moors.
Christmas in Yorkshire
From twinkling winter lights and houses dressed for the season, to wreath making, storytelling with Mrs Clause and meeting Father Christmas himself, there's plenty of fun festive things to do across Yorkshire. Plan ahead and find a Christmas event near you this year.
Top Christmas days out
See what's open and dressed to impress, indoors and out, this season.
Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Discover Christmas 2025 at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. Wrap up warm and grab a mulled drink or a festive treat. Immerse yourself in the Christmassy atmosphere and as the afternoon light starts to fade, wander through the glowing abbey ruins.
Christmas at Nostell
Step into the magic of Christmas at Nostell. Father Christmas returns to delight families once again, the perfect finale to your Narnia-inspired adventure through the house. Visit the Christmas craft market for unique gifts, warm up with seasonal refreshments, and take time to enjoy accessible winter walks across the gardens and parkland.
Christmas at Treasurer's House
Discover beautiful and unique decorations, twinkling lights and all the warmth of the festive season at Treasurer’s House in York as we share the stories of the past residents of Treasurer's House, 15 November - 21 December, Saturday - Wednesday. Head downstairs to the café serving seasonal treats and the shop around the corner to complete your visit.
Christmas at East Riddlesden Hall
Find out who will be visiting the Hall this year to spread festive cheer. Plan your winter visit, from visiting the gardens and grounds to refreshments in the tearoom.
Christmas at Beningbrough
Father Christmas is returning to the hall and new for 2025, he's taken up room on the top floor. Book your place for storytime, find out about crafting workshops and what else to expect on a Christmas visit, including places to eat and what's on offer in the shop.
Christmas at Wentworth Castle Gardens
Explore the beauty of winter and enjoy the festive Christmas season at Wentworth Castle Gardens with a range of events to suit everyone.
Seasonal events
Winter events
See what's on from mid-November into the New Year. Plan quality time with your loved ones to make a wreath, see a seasonal show or pick a winter walk to blow away the cobwebs.
Alternative winter days out
If Christmas decorations and lights are not for you, or you just want a break from festivities, here's what else to consider for a day out around Yorkshire.
Art at Beningbrough
Discover more about the Reddihough Galleries on the first floor of Beningbrough Hall and highlights of previous art displays. Currently on show, Whispers of the Wilderness: Exploring Wilderness Gardens is a full sensory exhibition linking history and fashion, with contemporary sculptures and sketching.
Christmas at Wentworth Castle Gardens
Explore the beauty of winter and enjoy the festive Christmas season at Wentworth Castle Gardens with a range of events to suit everyone.
Exploring Brimham Rocks
From rocks to moorland, Brimham offers a whole host of different features for visitors to explore. Here are a few highlights and what not to miss on your first, second or thousandth visit.
Walking on Marsden Moor
Explore the many walking trails on Marsden Moor, try Nordic walking for fitness, or join a guided walk to learn about the landscape with a National Trust volunteer.
Hunt for fossils on the Yorkshire Coast
Find out what the Yorkshire Coast has to offer, from fossil hunting and walking routes, to the villages that reveal the human history of this wild landscape.
Family fun at Hardcastle Crags
With 15 miles of footpaths to explore in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, there's lots to discover on a walk at Hardcastle Crags.
Get outdoors in the Dales
Discover the Yorkshire Dales with their rolling countryside, steep-sided valleys, heather-covered moorland and a patchwork of dry stone walls and barns.
Festive days out further afield
Christmas in the North East
Enjoy magical days out with the kids and events and activities for all the family in the North East this festive season. Discover towering trees, decorations and sparkle indoors and out, woodland fairy trails, twilight lantern walks and so much more.
Christmas around Cheshire and Greater Manchester
From winter illuminations to houses dressed for the season, there's plenty of fun festive things to do across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Plan ahead and find a Christmas event near you this year.
Christmas in the Lake District
Plan your festive day out around places in the Lake District and find lots of things to see and do with all the family.
Christmas days out in Liverpool and Lancashire
From winter illuminations to visiting Father Christmas, there's plenty of fun festive things to do across Liverpool and Lancashire. Plan ahead and find a Christmas event near you this year.
All Christmas days out in Yorkshire