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!
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York
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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
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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
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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
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Scarborough
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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
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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
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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.
For more information click here
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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
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Malton
Selby
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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
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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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