Enjoy a festive family caper like no other as hundreds of mice once again descend on Fairfax House. Don’t miss York’s most charming Christmas..... more >

FairFax House, Castlegate, York YO1 9RN

Today to Sun 5 Jan 2025

Mother Shipton’s Magical Christmas Experience 2024

Step into a world of magic and wonder as you enter Mother Shipton's magical Christmas experience... more >

Mother Shipton’s Cave, Prophecy House, High Bridge, Knaresborough, HG5 9AX, United Kingdom HG5 8DD

Sat 23 Nov, Sun 24 Nov, Sat 30 Nov, Sun 1 Dec, Sat 7 Dec, Sun 8 Dec, Sat 14 Dec to Tue 24 Dec

Santa's Grotto at Dobbies

Dobbies Garden Centres is unveiling a magical line up of festive experiences for all the family to enjoy this Christmas, including the much-loved... more >

Northfield Lane, Upper Poppleton YO26 6QE

Thu 28 Nov to Tue 24 Dec

Discover Clubs and Organisations in North Yorkshire

NYMR Santa Specials

Brand-new Santa Specials at the NYMR All aboard our Santa Specials to meet Santa Claus and have fun with his railway helpers 30 November and 1,... more >

North Yorkshire Moors Railway Park Street, Pickering YO18 7AJ

Sat 30 Nov, Sun 1 Dec, Sat 7 Dec, Sun 8 Dec, Sat 14 Dec, Sun 15 Dec, Fri 20 Dec to Tue 24 Dec

Badapple Theatre Company present Polaris The Snow Bear

A new family Christmas show by Kate Bramley Polaris is a travelling bear and he is on the longest journey of his life, to find the great Mr... more >

The Old Girls’ School, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6BL

Sun 1 Dec

Humble Bee Farm Festive Event

On Sunday 1st December and Sunday 15th December 2024 there are two slots each day for families to enjoy this truly special festive event... more >

Humble Bee Farm Flixton YO11 3UJ

Sun 1 Dec, Sun 15 Dec

Treble Clef in a Christmas Concert at Starbeck Methodist Church

It’s the start of Advent and it will be a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon, listening to the twelve ladies of Treble Clef perform from their... more >

Starbeck Methodist Church Harrogate HG2 7LH

Sun 1 Dec

Join our choir in Selby for a FREE taster session

If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find a happy place with us in the Selby Rock Choir. The Selby Rock Choir is led by vocal coach..... more >

Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall, Leeds Road, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby YO8 9PA

Mon 2 Dec, Mon 20 Jan 2025, Mon 27 Jan 2025

More Rock Choirs

Guided Walk of the Marske Valley

A gentle 8.5Km circular walk of the Marske valley near Richmond, in the lower Swaledale area. Dog friendly!... more >

Marske Valley TS11 7LS

Tue 3 Dec

FREE taster session with the York Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your friendly local York choir is run by singer/pianist Kate..... more >

Yearsley Grove Primary School, Yearsley Grove, Huntington Road, York YO31 9BX

Tue 3 Dec, Tue 28 Jan 2025

More Rock Choirs

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Patrick Monahan & Ant Dewson

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Ripon Arts Hub on December 3rd 2024: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Patrick Monahan, Ant Dewson, and host Lee..... more >

Ripon Arts Hub, 49a Allhallowgate , Ripon HG4 1LQ

Tue 3 Dec

Badapple Theatre Company present Polaris The Snow Bear

A new family Christmas show by Kate Bramley Polaris is a travelling bear and he is on the longest journey of his life, to find the great Mr... more >

Green Hammerton Village Hall, Harrogate Road, Green Hammerton YO26 8AB

Tue 3 Dec

Map Reading for beginners

A one-day introduction to using a map & compass for walks in lowland terrain / countryside areas. Perfect for walkers who want to learn a little..... more >

Keld, Swaledale DL12

Wed 4 Dec

Join our choir in Selby for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your friendly local Selby choir is run by North Yorkshire based..... more >

Selby Portholme Church, Portholme Road, Selby YO8 4QH

Wed 4 Dec, Wed 22 Jan 2025, Wed 29 Jan 2025

More Rock Choirs

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Patrick Monahan & Alistair Barrie

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Impossible in York on December 5th 2024: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat... more >

Impossible, 3 St. Helen’s Square, York YO1 8QN

Thu 5 Dec

Jackie Oates and John Spiers

Multi award-winning contemporary folk artists Jackie Oates and John Spiers meld together their shared love of English traditional folk tunes and... more >

Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT

Fri 6 Dec

Enamel Christmas Decorations Workshop

Early Bird Offer - 20% off - Was £50 Now £40 - Offer valid until 4th June 2024 Enjoy an introduction to the skill of enamelling (glass on metal)... more >

North Yorks Art School, 2-4 South Street, Scarborough YO11 2BP

Sat 7 Dec

Leather Tote Bag / Tool Roll Workshop

This one-day workshop is a great way to introduce yourself to working with leather and will teach you important basic skills... more >

North Yorks Art School, 2-4 South Street, Scarborough YO11 2BP

Sat 7 Dec

Mental Elf Festive Fun Run

Mental Elf is the first Christmas Fun Run that SWR Mind has hosted. We are very excited to bring this fundraiser to life and make it an annual event... more >

North Yorkshire Water Park, Long Causeway Rd, Wykeham YO13 9QU

Sun 8 Dec

Felt & Leather Slippers Workshop

Join Catherine Edwards learning to make a simple but beautiful pair of handsewn slippers. Learn to cut your own patterns to the size you require,..... more >

North Yorks Art School, 2-4 South Street, Scarborough YO11 2BP

Sun 8 Dec

Elf Run at the Designer Outlet

Run for festive fun at the York Designer Outlet! Get ready for a fun-filled morning as we celebrate the festive season with a run around the Outlet,..... more >

York Designer Outlet, A19 Fulford Interchange, York YO19 4TA

Sun 8 Dec

Badapple Theatre Company present Polaris The Snow Bear

Polaris is a travelling bear and he is on the longest journey of his life, to find the great Mr. Hat-in-Burrow, a renowned human naturalist who -..... more >

Bishop Monkton Village Hall, Bishop Monkton HG3 3QG

Wed 11 Dec

Snow White Pantomime

Our Panto runs from 12 December to 24 December 2024 Take advantage of our early bird offer tickets which are only £12.50... more >

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm School, The Friarage, Yarm TS15 9EJ

Thu 12 Dec to Tue 24 Dec

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

Ring in the Christmas season with this exquisite performance of the Dickens’ festive classic, brought to life in vivid detail by Mat Jones... more >

Friargate Theatre Lower Friargate York YO1 9SL

Fri 13 Dec

Family Christmas Concert: DING DONG! Celebrate Christmas in Song

Join us at our Christmas Family Concert for an enchanting afternoon filled with festive cheer. DING DONG!... more >

United Reformed Church, West Park, Harrogate HG1 1BL

Sat 14 Dec

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

Ring in the Christmas season with this exquisite performance of the Dickens’ festive classic, brought to life in vivid detail by Mat Jones... more >

Friargate Theatre Lower Friargate York YO1 9SL

Sat 14 Dec

Christmas Celebration: Voices & Brass

Selby Abbey Saturday 14th December Tickets selling fast so don't delay! York Railway Institute Band and Skipton Choral Society join..... more >

Selby Abbey The Crescent Selby YO8 4PU

Sat 14 Dec

Premium

Coffee & Carols

Drop in for hot drinks, mince pies and carols. more >

Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church, The Green, Reeth DL11 6TE

Sat 14 Dec

Christmas Table Centrepiece Workshop

Early Bird Offer - 20% off - Was £55 Now £44 - Offer valid until 4th June 2024 Join Karen Woodhams from Cream and Browns Florist - a busy,... more >

North Yorks Art School, 2-4 South Street, Scarborough YO11 2BP

Sat 14 Dec

York's Annual Community Carol Concert

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without York’s Annual Community Carol Concert which returns to York Barbican with yet another festive feast of... more >

York Barbican, Paragon Street, York YO10 4NT

Sun 15 Dec

Badapple Theatre Company present Polaris The Snow Bear

Polaris is a travelling bear and he is on the longest journey of his life, to find the great Mr. Hat-in-Burrow, a renowned human naturalist who -..... more >

The Cholmeley Hall, Brandsby YO61 4RF

Tue 17 Dec

Reeth Brass Band

Reeth Brass Band present their annual Christmas Concert with raffle and refreshments. more >

Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT

Tue 17 Dec

Carols by Candlelight

Join us for a service of readings and carols by candlelight, followed by hot drinks and mince pies. more >

Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church, The Green, Reeth DL11 6TE

Wed 18 Dec

A Baroque Christmas with York Gin

Eboracum Baroque are delighted to return to York for their annual festive performance with good friends, York Gin... more >

The Hall, Fossgate, York YO1 9XD

Fri 20 Dec

A Reet Yorkshire Brass Do: Fun Family Festive Favourites

Join us for a family concert of Christmas classics, carols to sing accompanied by the lively Huddersfield University Brass Band... more >

Skipton Town Hall High Street Skipton BD23 1AH

Sat 21 Dec

Christmas Eve Carols

Join us for an informal Carol Service in the schoolroom at the back of the church. more >

Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church, The Green, Reeth DL11 6TE

Tue 24 Dec

Badapple Theatre Company present Polaris The Snow Bear

A new family Christmas show by Kate Bramley Polaris is a travelling bear and he is on the longest journey of his life, to find the great Mr... more >

Ampleforth Village Hall, Ampleforth YO62 4DU

Sat 28 Dec

Christmas Family Concert by Candlelight

Enjoy an outstanding family concert in the days after Christmas with the exceptional musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and guests... more >

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon HG4 1QS

Sat 28 Dec

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional musical evening in the days after Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons along with... more >

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon HG4 1QS

Sat 28 Dec

Things to do around North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire offers a plethora of delightful activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're a local or a visitor, here are some fantastic options to explore:

1. Climb Brimham Rocks:
- Located just outside the small city of Ripon in the Yorkshire Dales, Brimham Rocks is a geological wonder. These massive rock formations were shaped by a river long before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Today, you can climb, hike, do yoga, and even take photography classes amidst these unique formations. Don't miss the locally loved Yorkshire Dales ice cream from the kiosk.

2. Flamingo Land:
- Not far from beautiful York, Flamingo Land combines the best of both worlds: a theme park and a zoo. Spend half your day on thrilling rollercoasters, ghost trains, and teacups. Then transition to the animal exhibits, including lion enclosures, giraffe parks, and reptile centers. There are also cable cars, sea lion shows, and opportunities to meet meerkats or feed giraffes. Arrive early to make the most of this exciting attraction.

3. National Railway Museum:
- Located in York, this museum houses iconic locomotives and an unrivaled collection of railway history. Admission is free, making it a great educational and family-friendly outing.

4. York Minster:
- Dating back to medieval times, York Minster is a splendid Church of England cathedral. Explore its stunning architecture and learn about its rich history.

5. Stockeld Park:
- Enjoy outdoor adventures at Stockeld Park, which offers activities like solving detective mysteries, pumpkin picking, and exploring beautiful gardens.

Remember to plan ahead and check opening hours for these attractions. Whether you're fascinated by geology, wildlife, or history, North Yorkshire has something special for everyone!