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Yorkshire Family Events Roundup | December 2026

ByErin at Yorkshiretots Published on Updated on

Looking for some Yorkshire family fun in the month of December? Look no further, you’re spoilt for choice with this event round-up. You can find everything from big festive days out to budget friendly Christmas fun.

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Free & Low Cost Events in December

It’s really easy for the costs to add up in December but there are some great free and low cost days out that won’t break the bank!

Winter Walks in December

Take advantage of the early nights with one of these magical winter walks!

Yorkshire Family Events December 5-6

05/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
9:30 am Christmas at Mother Shipton’s @ Mother Shipton’s - £18.00
9:30 am The Great Yorkshire Christmas @ Monk Park Farm - £10
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am The Santa Express @ Whistlestop Valley - £7.95 – £29.95
10:00 am Santa Express @ North Yorkshire Moors Railway - £29.50 – £39.50
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
10:00 am Knaresborough Christmas Market @ Knaresbough - Free
10:00 am Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch @ Butt Farm - Entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance; pay for your pumpkins
10:30 am York Christmas Market @ York City Centre - Free
11:30 am Christmas at Murton Park @ Murton Park - £12 – £23
1:40 pm SEND Santa @ Whistlestop Valley - £7.95 – £30.95

06/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
9:30 am Christmas at Mother Shipton’s @ Mother Shipton’s - £18.00
9:30 am The Great Yorkshire Christmas @ Monk Park Farm - £10
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am Santa Express @ North Yorkshire Moors Railway - £29.50 – £39.50
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
10:00 am Knaresborough Christmas Market @ Knaresbough - Free
10:00 am Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch @ Butt Farm - Entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance; pay for your pumpkins
10:30 am Art Club at Harewood (Age 5+) @ Harewood House - £7
10:30 am York Christmas Market @ York City Centre - Free
11:30 am Christmas at Murton Park @ Murton Park - £12 – £23

Yorkshire Family Events December 12 – 13

12/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong @ Leeds Grand Theatre - £31
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
9:30 am Christmas at Mother Shipton’s @ Mother Shipton’s - £18.00
9:30 am The Great Yorkshire Christmas @ Monk Park Farm - £10
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am The Santa Express @ Whistlestop Valley - £7.95 – £29.95
10:00 am Santa Express @ North Yorkshire Moors Railway - £29.50 – £39.50
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
10:00 am Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch @ Butt Farm - Entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance; pay for your pumpkins
10:30 am York Christmas Market @ York City Centre - Free
11:30 am Christmas at Murton Park @ Murton Park - £12 – £23
1:40 pm SEND Santa @ Whistlestop Valley - £7.95 – £30.95

13/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong @ Leeds Grand Theatre - £31
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
9:30 am Christmas at Mother Shipton’s @ Mother Shipton’s - £18.00
9:30 am The Great Yorkshire Christmas @ Monk Park Farm - £10
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am Santa Express @ North Yorkshire Moors Railway - £29.50 – £39.50
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
10:00 am Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch @ Butt Farm - Entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance; pay for your pumpkins
10:30 am York Christmas Market @ York City Centre - Free
11:30 am Christmas at Murton Park @ Murton Park - £12 – £23

Yorkshire Family Events December 19 – 20

19/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
Wise Owl Theatre Co: The Worst Elf Ever! @ Skipton High Street - £4 – £65
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
9:30 am Christmas at Mother Shipton’s @ Mother Shipton’s - £18.00
9:30 am The Great Yorkshire Christmas @ Monk Park Farm - £10
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am The Santa Express @ Whistlestop Valley - £7.95 – £29.95
10:00 am Santa Express @ North Yorkshire Moors Railway - £29.50 – £39.50
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
10:00 am Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch @ Butt Farm - Entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance; pay for your pumpkins
10:30 am York Christmas Market @ York City Centre - Free
11:30 am Christmas at Murton Park @ Murton Park - £12 – £23

20/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
Wise Owl Theatre Co: The Worst Elf Ever! @ Skipton High Street - £4 – £65
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
9:30 am Christmas at Mother Shipton’s @ Mother Shipton’s - £18.00
9:30 am The Great Yorkshire Christmas @ Monk Park Farm - £10
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am Santa Express @ North Yorkshire Moors Railway - £29.50 – £39.50
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
10:00 am Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch @ Butt Farm - Entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance; pay for your pumpkins
10:30 am York Christmas Market @ York City Centre - Free
11:30 am Christmas at Murton Park @ Murton Park - £12 – £23

Yorkshire Family Events December 21 -25

21/12/2026

Wise Owl Theatre Co: The Worst Elf Ever! @ Skipton High Street - £4 – £65
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
9:30 am Christmas at Mother Shipton’s @ Mother Shipton’s - £18.00
9:30 am The Great Yorkshire Christmas @ Monk Park Farm - £10
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
10:00 am Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch @ Butt Farm - Entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance; pay for your pumpkins
10:30 am York Christmas Market @ York City Centre - Free
11:00 am Christmas at Murton Park @ Murton Park - £12 – £23

22/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
9:30 am Christmas at Mother Shipton’s @ Mother Shipton’s - £18.00
9:30 am The Great Yorkshire Christmas @ Monk Park Farm - £10
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am The Santa Express @ Whistlestop Valley - £7.95 – £29.95
10:00 am Santa Express @ North Yorkshire Moors Railway - £29.50 – £39.50
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
11:00 am Christmas at Murton Park @ Murton Park - £12 – £23

23/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
Wise Owl Theatre Co: The Worst Elf Ever! @ Skipton High Street - £4 – £65
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
9:30 am Christmas at Mother Shipton’s @ Mother Shipton’s - £18.00
9:30 am The Great Yorkshire Christmas @ Monk Park Farm - £10
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am The Santa Express @ Whistlestop Valley - £7.95 – £29.95
10:00 am Santa Express @ North Yorkshire Moors Railway - £29.50 – £39.50
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10

24/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
Wise Owl Theatre Co: The Worst Elf Ever! @ Skipton High Street - £4 – £65
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
9:30 am Christmas at Mother Shipton’s @ Mother Shipton’s - £18.00
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am The Santa Express @ Whistlestop Valley - £7.95 – £29.95
10:00 am Santa Express @ North Yorkshire Moors Railway - £29.50 – £39.50
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10

25/12/2026

10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch @ Butt Farm - Entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance; pay for your pumpkins

Yorkshire Family Events December 26 – 27

26/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:30 am The Great Yorkshire Christmas @ Monk Park Farm - £10
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch @ Butt Farm - Entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance; pay for your pumpkins

27/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
9:30 am The Great Yorkshire Christmas @ Monk Park Farm - £10
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
10:00 am Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch @ Butt Farm - Entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance; pay for your pumpkins

Yorkshire Family Events December 28 – Jan 1

28/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
10:00 am Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch @ Butt Farm - Entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance; pay for your pumpkins

29/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
2:30 pm Thomas’ Terrace School @ Harewood House - Included in day tickets and membership

30/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
2:30 pm Thomas’ Terrace School @ Harewood House - Included in day tickets and membership

31/12/2026

Jack and the Beanstalk @ Carriageworks Theatre - £13
8:00 am Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Regular admission applies
9:00 am The Christmas Experience at Lotherton @ Lotherton Hall - £7.75
10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10

01/01/2027

10:00 am Spot Simba the Pug Trail @ Harewood House - Included in membership or day tickets
10:00 am Magic at the Mansion @ Harewood House - £10
10:00 am Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch @ Butt Farm - Entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance; pay for your pumpkins

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