If the festive decorations out in shops and the start of Christmas music permeating the airwaves hasn’t indicated enough, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
Yorkshire is set for a bounty of festive activities in the run up to this year’s big day, from the traditional Christmas Markets in Leeds through to Father Christmas making an appearance at Malton Castle before his yearly courier rounds.
Many of the events we’ve picked are free to attend, but in the event that tickets need to be purchased, many are on sale either right now or shortly. We’ve been sure to add to the events though if you do require a ticket to avoid any nasty surprises.
So here’s our picks of some of the festive events taking place around Yorkshire before Christmas Day 2024.
13. Brighouse Christmas Market
With stalls featuring gift ideas and inspiration, lots of food and drink to enjoy, plus all the shops and businesses will be decorated and ready to welcome Christmas shoppers across the weekend of November 30 to December 1 2024. Santa Blake will also be visiting and setting his grotto up in Overgate so he can make some wishes come true. | Provided
14. Saltaire Farmers Market Christmas Special
Saltaire Farmers Market returns for its final monthly market of 2024 on December 8. Local and speciality traders will run the length of The Promenade of Roberts Park whilst festive music plays on the Bandstand. There will be hot food and drink as well as a wonderful array of producers and makers offering quality food, gifts and artisan products. The atmosphere in Roberts Park on market day is always special, add in some Christmas spirit for the Saltaire Farmers Market Christmas Special | Getty Images
15. Festive Storytelling With Mrs Claus (Keighley)
Mrs Claus will be visiting East Riddlesden Hall from November 23 to December 23 2024 to tell a festive tale; families can take a seat in the Great Hall and enjoy a Christmas story. Visit our letter to Santa station in the Maids Chamber and write down all of your Christmas wishes for Mrs Claus to take home to the North Pole (venue admission - event free.) | Joanne Crawford
16. Shipley Christmas Lights Switch On
A day of free entertainment and activities for visitors and residents of Shipley will take place on November 23 2024 with the town’s festive lights and large Christmas tree being switched on at 4.45pm. | Shipley Town Council