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What’s the best thing about the Christmas? No, it’s not the presents or the mince pies (although they’re great too)! It’s family time. It’s the magic of the season. It’s little faces lighting up at the sight of Father Christmas and huge hot chocolates! To help you give the little people in your life the best Christmas ever, we’ve rounded up the top 10 fun things to do with children this festive season in East Yorkshire.
Embark on a journey along Bridlington's south promenade on the special Santa Express land train. Its driver, Noel, will make sure you arrive safely at the 'North Pole' where lots of festive fun will follow. And of course, Santa will be there to welcome you!
Various dates and times are available throughout November and December. Choo choo!
With a jam-packed programme of festive fun, William’s Den will keep the children entertained for hours this Christmas.
Curtains up for the William’s Den festive play, meet Father Christmas, step inside their giant snow globe to capture the perfect festive picture, decorate gingerbread biscuits, toast marshmallows over the fire, explore the outdoor adventure park and follow the Christmas trail before warming up with festive favourites at William’s Pizzeria.
A spectacular display of lights, sounds and special effects will bring the grounds at Sewerby Hall to life for a great evening out this festive season. With new light installations for 2024, as well as a new theme, you’ll get the chance to embark on an adventure and meet a host of cheerful festive characters along the way!
Sledmere’s Santa Experience brings you a day of festive cheer with a pinch of magic and sleigh loads of family fun!
Explore the Christmas village with animals to meet, games to play and stories from the North Pole to be heard. Then it’s time to meet the big man himself! You’ll spend some time with Santa before heading to the VIP elf store to choose a gift. Don’t forget to take a ride on the festive tractor too – you’ll see Sledmere’s beautiful herd of red deer (we hear that’s where Rudolph likes to play).
Panto season has finally arrived – oh yes it has!
Jack and the Beanstalk arrives at Bridlington Spa this December, providing festive fun that the whole family will love. Featuring breathtaking scenery and special effects, sparkling costumes, spectacular song and dance along with plenty of fun, laughter and audience participation.
Parkway Beverley in association with TaleGate Theatre Productions are once again delighted to invite you to the coolest panto this Christmas- ‘The Snow Queen’. A fast-paced, highly entertaining frozen feast of family fun featuring pop songs, magic and puppets.
Find out more about Bridlington Spa and Parkway Beverley
We’re dreaming of a white Christmas…so we can go sledging on Beverley Westwood!
Completely free and bucket loads of fun, nothing beats the feeling of whizzing through the air as the Westwood becomes the perfect adventure playground. With 600 acres of gently sloping hill, there’s plenty of space for snowman building, snowball fights and making snow angels too!
Get ready to make magical memories at East Yorkshire’s Christmas markets and festive light switch-ons! There’s nothing quite like the anticipation as the countdown begins and East Yorkshire’s towns and villages are brought to life in a colourful display of twinkling lights. Gather as a family, wrapped up in woolly hats and cosy coats and explore East Yorkshire’s Christmas light switch on events and Christmas markets. Most include plenty of activities for families including Santa parades, children’s rides, snow globes and live entertainment.
Help us round up Santa’s herd!
From 2nd November to 31st December, reindeers will be on the loose in Beverley’s cultural sites, shops and eateries. Can you spot them? Pick up a trail map from Beverley Tourist Information Centre and once you’ve found them all return your completed map to be in with a chance of winning a £30 Entertainer Toyshop voucher!
Father Christmas will be visiting the Yorkshire Wolds Railway again this December so head to platform 1 for a special meet and greet! Families can also enjoy a brake van ride along the railway's quarter mile track and take in the stunning views of the Yorkshire Wolds. Locally grown Nordmann Fir trees are available to purchase too, making for the perfect festive day out for the whole family.
One of Bridlington’s most popular family-friendly attractions is getting dressed up for Christmas! Bondville’s Model Village is being transformed with miniature festive scenes, decorations and twinkling lights.
So if you’ve visited before and think you’ve seen it all, here’s the perfect reason to head back.
Gather the family for a magical Christmas circus experience at Cirquoise! This family circus offers everything from clowns and daring acrobats to incredible jugglers and amazing crossbow skills. The winter wonderland atmosphere, with enchanting lights, music, and costumes, creates a Christmas spectacle for all ages.
Come along and experience the lakes and trees at Burnby Hall Gardens as you’ve never seen them before, beautifully illuminated with winter lighting.
This enchanting event invites families to stroll through gardens which will be lit up with different colours, creating picture-perfect moments for all ages.
