Festive fun set to return to North Yorkshire’s Stockeld Park this Christmas – and tickets are on sale now

Stockeld Park’s highly anticipated Christmas event has seen crowds as big as 125,000 in years past and doors to their winter wonderland will open daily from November 19 till January 4.

The award-winning Christmas festivities at Stockeld Park started as a local Christmas tree shop in Wetherby and over the years has transformed into a unique celebration that expands across the park, whilst also keeping true to its roots of selling family Christmas trees.

With a Winter Illuminations light display as well as activities such as Nordic skiing, ice skating and plenty of opportunities to interact with Santa Clause himself – there’s festivities for the whole family to enjoy.

Here is what is on offer at Stockeld Park throughout the festive period...

Light up your Christmas with Winter Illuminations

Stockeld Park’s award-winning Enchanted Forest dazzles with the Winter Illumination light show from dusk every evening at the park.

One of the United Kingdom’s largest and most creative light displays – the Winter Illuminations at Stockeld Park transforms the Enchanted Forest into a dazzling winter wonderland.

With state-of-the-art animation installations, incredible light displays and immersive soundscapes, the Winter Illuminations is not an event to be missed.

Spend time with Santa

Santa Claus is coming to town and to celebrate his return to Stockeld Park and to officially kick off the festive season, why not join Santa’s arrival parade, which will take place twice a day during the opening weekend on November 19 and 20.

Once he and his reindeer have arrived back at the park, make sure to visit Santa in his rustic and cosy Grotto.

Keen to spend more time with the jolly man himself? Join Santa for breakfast ahead of the Snow Queen panto show for the opportunity to snuggle up with your loved ones and be transported to a magical world of merriment and yuletide wonder.

Winter sports

Keen to try some winter sports at Stockeld Park? Whiz around the ice-skating rink or try your hand at Nordic skiing.

The 630 square meter ice rink is covered from the elements so allows for festive fun snow or shine.

The ice rink is conveniently located near the café so treat yourself to a warm hot chocolate after skating around.

Enjoy the Enchanted Forest on skis with the cross-country skiing Nordic trail.

The 1.2km ski route weaves through the Enchanted Forest, is suitable for age six and above and is open all day.

Select your Christmas Tree at the farm

Grown on the Stockeld Estate – their Christmas tree shop sells real, non-needle drop Nordmann Fir Christmas trees.

The Christmas Tree shop opens to the public from November 25 and can either be selected in person or online.

Festive weekend tunes

Each weekend in December, excluding Christmas Eve, award-winning Harrogate brass band Tewit Silver band will bring the festive cheer through song to the park.

Additionally, the adventure playgrounds, Playhive and Snowflake themed maze will be open to guests throughout the festive season.

For an unmissable Christmas experience, make sure that you visit Stockeld Park this festive season.

Tickets go on sale from Wednesday, September 21 with prices starting from £15 per person.

For more information and to book your tickets, visit https://stockeldpark.co.uk/events/season/christmas/