Twixmas Family Days Out in Yorkshire 2026
The presents are unwrapped, the big day is over…and there are still plenty of days of the school holidays to fill! If you’re looking for something to do after Christmas, there’s still plenty happening around Yorkshire.
From festive walks and illuminated trails to ice skating and pantomime, here are 12 ideas for family days out during the Twixmas break. Some events are ticketed, and opening dates and times vary, so check the booking information before you travel.
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12 Twixmas days out to try
1. Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland | York
Make a day of it at York Designer Outlet, where you’ll find an outdoor ice rink, funfair and festive attractions. Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland runs until 3 January 2027. Ice skating, Santa visits and rides are ticketed separately, and parking at the Designer Outlet is free.
Check dates, opening times and tickets.
2. Magic at the Mansion | Harewood House
Explore Harewood House dressed for Christmas, with a festive experience inspired by the history of the house. Magic at the Mansion runs until 3 January 2027, but the house is closed on 25 and 26 December, so plan your visit from 27 December onwards. Tickets are required; prices vary, and Harewood members visit free.
3. Enchanted Illuminations | Stockeld Park
Wrap up warm for an illuminated woodland trail with light installations, projections and sculptures, plus the Snowflake Maze and outdoor play areas. The Enchanted Illuminations run until 3 January 2027, with opening days and times varying.
Check the schedule and tickets.
4. The Christmas Experience | Lotherton
Wander through Lotherton’s decorated Edwardian Hall, illuminated gardens and Twelve Days of Christmas woodland walk. The experience runs until 3 January 2027, but Lotherton is closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. After Christmas, Santa, elf crafts, marshmallow activities and magic shows are no longer running, but the festive walk, house and grounds remain open on event days.
Check opening dates and book tickets.
5. Ice Cube at Christmas | Leeds
Fancy a skate in the city centre? Ice Cube brings its outdoor rink, festive food and family attractions to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street. The site is free to enter, with skating and some attractions charged separately. A reduced selection is scheduled to run from 27–31 December.
See what’s open and book skating.
6. Jack and the Beanstalk | Leeds
Head to Carriageworks Theatre for its traditional family pantomime, packed with music, comedy and audience participation. Jack and the Beanstalk runs until 3 January 2027, with performances on selected dates.
7. Aladdin | Huddersfield
Make your wishes come true with the Lawrence Batley Theatre’s pantomime, full of music, mischief and family fun. Aladdin runs until 3 January 2027, with performances on selected dates.
8. A Very Pom-Pom Christmas | Leeds
Discover festive characters and displays made from pom-poms, bobbles and twinkles at Leeds Industrial Museum. The exhibition runs until 3 January 2027 and is included with general museum admission. Check the museum’s opening days before you visit.
9. Percy Penguin Christmas Trail | Skipton
See if you can find Percy the Penguin among the clues at Craven Museum and the Exhibition Gallery in Skipton Town Hall. The free trail runs until 31 December. It’s listed as open 9.30am–4.30pm, except Tuesdays; check for any holiday opening changes before setting off.
10. Saltaire Living Advent Calendar | Saltaire
Take a gentle winter walk through Saltaire and see the village’s illuminated advent windows. The Living Advent Calendar runs until 1 January, with new designs revealed each evening up to Christmas Eve.
11. A Treemendous Christmas | Nostell
Discover Nostell dressed for the festive season, with themed Christmas trees throughout the house and a magnificent illuminated tree outside. The event runs from 1 December to 3 January. The house is closed from 24–26 December, but is open during the Twixmas period.
12. Alice in Wentworth Wonderland | Wentworth Woodhouse
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and explore a festive Wonderland filled with decorations, curious characters, games and photo opportunities. The experience runs until 3 January 2027 and is closed on 25 and 26 December. Child tickets start at £17.50, with prices varying by age and date.
What’s on each day?
Want to see what’s happening on a particular day? Browse the daily calendar below for family events taking place from 26 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Listings include the event date, venue, time and cost.
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We’ll keep adding events as more details are confirmed, so check back before your visit. If you’re organising a family event in Yorkshire, add it to our free events calendar.
Festive Walks
Boxing Day isn’t the only time for a walk! There’s nothing like fresh air to calm down a case of Christmas pudding/sugar overload. There are loads of family friendly walks around Yorkshire, here are some of our favourites for the festive season.
The Skipton Castle Woods walks followed by a walk through Skipton is a lovely day out in the holidays.
Haworth is beautifully decorated for Christmas and families can make their way through the village to the Bronte Waterfall Walk which is just under 3 miles long on footpaths.
Discover advent scenes in the Saltaire Living Advent at Saltaire Village until January 1!
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