Christmas At Beamish
November 19–January 2
Discover the traditions of Christmas through the ages at the interactive Beamish Museum in County Durham where you can experience all the trimmings of a Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Christmas. Festive families can stroll around the village taking in cooking traditions, vintage-style shopping and meet an old-fashioned Father Christmas in his magical grotto.
Christmas Festival
December 2–4
Get your Christmas shopping off to a flying start in the historic city of Durham which for one weekend will be taken over by a giant craft and gift marquee and local food producers market. Entertainment throughout the weekend will include reindeer, sleigh rides and a children’s lantern procession
The Gruffalo
December 3
Head to Selfridges in Manchester for an afternoon of magical fun with a very special visitor, The Gruffalo. Young fans of the classic children’s story will have opportunity to meet the gentle giant himself, listen to special readings, have their face painted and enter a competition to see The Gruffalo Live on tour.
12 Days Of Christmas
December 3-4, 10-11, 17-24
For a very merry festive day out this Christmas, Nickelodeon Land in Blackpool is a veritable feast of seasonal activity. Children receive a special gift from Father Christmas in Santa’s Magical Grotto, browse the yuletide gifts and eats in the traditional chalets of the Festive Walk and whirl around the glacial ground at the ice rink.
Christmas Tree Decorations Workshop
December 3, 4, 11, 18
The Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool will be assisting children who wish to trim their tree with fabulous festive decorations at these crafty family workshops.
Journey To The North Pole
December 3–4, 10–11, 17–23
Eureka! Children’s Museum in Halifax have discovered a magical shortcut to the North Pole – and are inviting you to come along with them! Children can help the elves to get ready for the journey then head off with their families through a winter wonderland to meet Santa and receive a special gift.
Darkest Muncaster
December 4, 11, 18, 21–23, 27–29
For an illuminating evening, head to Muncaster Castle to see the façade of the famous fortress transformed by lights, music and special effects. Wrap up warmly and keep your eyes peeled for a familiar character being pulled across the night sky by his trusty reindeer then take a wintry stroll through the majestic, wonderland inspired gardens.
Festival Of Angels
December 10–11
The medieval city of York will be transformed into a winter wonderland during the two day Festival Of Angels which is set to include ice sculptures, outdoor food and drink, street entertainers, a parade of angels and a guaranteed sprinkling
Victorian Christmas With The Butler
December 10, 11
Meet, Meakins, the Victorian butler of Mount Grace Priory,Yorkshire, and hear his tales of the Christmas traditions from year’s gone by. Watch demonstrations of historic festivities and food and pick up seasonal treats and liqueurs from the gift shop.
