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We appreciate it can be hard to find everything happening in your local area at Christmas time, that's why we did the research so you don't have too! Below we have listed some fabulous local events happening at York, Scarborough, Bridlington, Malton, Selby and Hull. Check out what festive themed events are happening near you! 

Please note Staff Benefits are not involved in the organising of any of the events advertised below.

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York 

Living North Christmas Fair 2024

Thursday 14th -Sunday 17th November

Location: York Racecourse

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York Christmas Market

14th November -22nd December

Location: Parliament Street

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York Nutcracker Trail 

14 November 2024 - 1 January 2025

York BID has partnered with local charities, schools and York artist MarcoLooks to bring you 10 bespoke nutcracker statues, dotted around the city. Pick up your Nutcracker Trail map from the Visit York Information Centre and find all the Nutcrackers! The theme is flags of the world!

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The Yorkshire Yuletide Village

2nd -20th December

Location: The Guildhall York

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Yorkshires Winter Wonderland

15th November 24 -5th January 25

Presented by HARIBO, Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland is York's favourite festive event, offering a magical winter experience for all ages, with its glistening outdoor ice rink, thrilling funfair, magical Santa’s Grotto and cosy alpine café The Chalet.

Location: York Designer Outlet

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Other Christmas Markets 

York Mumbler have a dedicated webpage with details of all big and small Christmas Markets around York, with a handy map of locations. 

Check out the York Mumbler website by clicking here 

Christmas Events

York is full of Christmas events taking place around the festive season including masterclasses in baking and craft making, theatre and shows, ghost walks, carol singing, meeting Santa and more! Visit York have complied all these events in one place so you can find what takes your fancy. 

Click here to visit the Visit York Christmas Events website

Ticketed events in York

From wreath making to festive nights out, check out the See Tickets website for a fabulous selection of ticketed events happening around York.

Click here to visit the See Tickets website

Scarborough 

Scarborough Lights

15 November – 22 December 2024

Enjoy a variety of free and affordable light shows, installations and community activities throughout Scarborough, including both indoor and outdoor works and projections

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Scarborough Sparkle

November 29, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Scarborough Sparkle is a magical and enchanting Christmas wonderland taking place at the Open Air Theatre.

The event is free to attend and is the perfect place to get into the festive spirit this Christmas and get a head start on your shopping.

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Whitby Christmas Market

15th - 17th November 2024

Located: Front Marina Car Park, Whitby

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Other Christmas Markets and Events

Scarborough Mumbler have a dedicated webpage with details of all big and small Christmas Markets around Scarborough and the East Coast.

Click here to visit the Scarborough Mumbler website

Ticketed events in Scarborough

From wreath making to festive nights out, check out the See Tickets website for a fabulous selection of ticketed events happening around Scarborough. 

Click here to visit the See Tickets website

Bridlington

Sewerby Winter Wonderland

Friday 6 to Sunday 22 December 2024

An all-new spectacular display of lights sounds, and special effects will bring the grounds to life for a great evening out this festive season.

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Bridlington Ice Trail

16th November 24

Bridlington is set to sparkle this November, as the town hosts a brand new Christmas event – the Bridlington Ice Trail. Themed 'Christmas on the Coast,' a series of stunning ice sculptures will form a magical trail through the heart of the seaside town.

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Christmas Lights Bridlington

16th November 2024

Located: King Street Market

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Bridlington Christmas Food Festival

November 16, 2024 - November 17, 2024

Located: Kind Street

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Other Christmas Events

Bridlington is full of Christmas events taking place around the festive season including masterclasses in baking and craft making, theatre and shows, carol singing, meeting Santa and more! Visit East Yorkshire have complied all these events in one place so you can find what takes your fancy.

Click here to visit the Visit East Yorkshire Christmas Events website

Malton

Malton Christmas Festival

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December 2024

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Christmas at Castle Howard

Various events throughout the festive season

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Other Christmas events in Malton

Visit Malton have a fabulous list of Christmas events happening in Malton throughout December, including a fantastic list of places to eat! 

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Selby

Selby Abbey Christmas Fair & Selby Christmas lights switch on

30th November

Check out the fabulous stalls available, meet Father Christmas in his Grotto and listen to the sounds of The Sarah-Jade BSL choir before watching the Selby Christmas Lights switch on!

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The Parsonage Hotel Christmas Market

28th November

Located: The Parsonage Hotel, Escrick 

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Carlton Towers at Christmas

Check out their fabulous range of events throughout the festive season

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Hull

Hull Christmas Markets and Events

Hull and East Riding Mumbler have a fabulous list of local festive events in and around Hull through November/ December. 

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If you know of a local event you would like to see advertised above, let us know by emailing yhs-tr.staffbenefits@nhs.net

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