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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 luxury decorations to twinkling lights, festive shows and where to meet the man in red, we've got you covered this festive season. These are examples from the 2024 festive season, please check back for Christmas 2025.
Top Christmas days out
See what's open and dressed to impress, indoors and out, this season.
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Christmas at Nostell
For Christmas 2024 at Nostell we invited you to step into a world of timeless traditions, soaking up the magic and sparkle in the house, visiting the charming gingerbread village, getting creative with Christmas crafts and taking a peek inside the exquisite 18c Dolls' House, decorated in miniature. The Christmas offer has now finished, please check back here nearer the time to see what's in store for Christmas 2025.
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.
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Art at Beningbrough
Discover more about the Reddihough Galleries on the first floor of Beningbrough Hall. We are currently between exhibitions, see what's coming next and highlights of previous art that has been displayed.
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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: from winter walks and craft workshops, to 'Meet the Deer' and the community toy swap.
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Exploring Brimham Rocks
From rocks to moorland, Brimham Rocks offers a host of different of features for visitors. Take a look at the highlights of what you might see on your next visit.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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
Celebrate Christmas in Cheshire and Greater Manchester and find lots of things to see and do with family and friends at Dunham Massey, Quarry Bank, Lyme, Tatton Park and more.
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
Plan Christmas days out in Liverpool and Lancashire with lots of festive events and things to do. See a Tudor house adorned with festive decorations, have breakfast with Father Christmas, or enjoy a winter walk with friends and family.
All Christmas days out in Yorkshire