Christmas at East Riddlesden Hall
Find out who will be visiting the Hall this year to spread festive cheer, see the Hall decorated for the season or warm up in the tearoom with a tasty festive treat. Plan your winter visit.
Inside the hall
Step inside the 17th century manor house, fully dressed for the festive season. As you wander through the beautifully decorated rooms, enjoy scenes of seasonal feasts, elegant garlands and whimsical ornaments, many of the decorations lovingly made by our local community to celebrate our 90th year at the estate.
The hall, tearoom, and shop are open Saturday to Wednesday each week until 23 December, 10am–3pm.
Seasonal food and drink
Warm yourself up in the tearoom this winter. With homemade onepots and soups on the menu, alongside delicious bakes and festive treats. Make the most of your day out with a cosy lunch together.
Don't forget to bring your own reusable cup to take advantage of the discounted price on hot drinks. There's no charge to visit the tearoom and with free parking on site it makes for the perfect festive meet up point.
Shopping in the Bothy
Find a little festive joy in the shop, with beautiful gifts inspired by the places we care for. With decorations, cards, stocking fillers and thoughtful gifts, the shop has everything you need for the festive season.
Why not buy a whole year of adventures? Speak to our Welcome Team in the shop and find out more about gifting a National Trust membership this Christmas.
Festive Storytelling with Mrs Claus
Weekends from 23 November plus 23 December
Mrs Claus will be visiting the Hall this Christmas to tell a festive tale, families can take a seat in the Great Hall and enjoy a Christmas story. Visit our letter to Santa station in the Maids Chamber and write down all of your Christmas wishes for Mrs Claus to take home to the North Pole.
Make your own Christmas wreath from tissue papaer to take home in the Discovery Room, or colour in a Christmas picture. Don't forget to wrap up warm and hunt for hidden reindeer in the gardens.
Under fives can join Mrs Claus on Mondays for drop in sessions of festive storytelling, running between 10am-11am every Monday from 25 November.
Christmas Wreath Workshops
23, 24 November and 7 December
Join expert florists, Rock & Wreath and Walter & Blossom for a festive wreath making work shop. All wreath making materials will be included with complimentary bottomless tea or coffee and a wide selection of boozy or alcohol free options available to purchase from the bar.
Christmas Market
30 November and 1 December
Join us in the Airedale Barn for a festive market, including Christmas gifts, homeware and much more.
Find inspiration for the perfect Christmas gifts, filled with local handmade treasures and treats. With Christmas music playing and a wall of glittering fairy lights it's sure to give you that festive feel.
Voices of Yorkshire
30 November
Listen to the Voices of Yorkshire choir as they sing (mostly) classic festive songs, all with their signature twist and blend of beautiful harmonies.
Traditional Christmas Carols
22 December
Join Same Difference as they perform traditional Christmas carols, dressed in Victorian style costume and singing classics like 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' and 'Hark the Herald'.
Christmas party hire
With its intimate gardens, historic Hall and atmospheric barn , East Riddlesden Hall has all the ingredients for an elegant and stylish event.