Christmas Events in York and Yorkshire.
Chester Christmas Market – Chester is a beautiful walled city in the North of England, and has similarities to York. It’s a beautifully festive place to visit at Christmas and runs a marvellous Christmas market. Also, don’t miss our post on Festive Christmas Events in Cheshire and Manchester. Who can resist shopping for festive gifts … Read more
Christmas events in Cheshire – well, 2021 has been a funny old year so far, hasn’t it? It’s a bit too early to outline the Christmas events coming up in Cheshire yet, but here is a look back on the last couple of years for ideas of what will likely be happening in 2021. I … Read more
8 Magical Christmas Events in Manchester – Here at Yorkshire Wonders we are massive Christmas fans. We are often in Manchester over Christmas, so I thought I would put a list together of some of the fabulous Christmas events going on this year! There are Santa’s Grottos, Ice Skating, Magical Lanterns and Illuminated Christmas Trails. … Read more
Magical Illuminated Trail at Dunham Massey – Christmas 2021 – Christmas at Dunham Massey returns to the historic National Trust property in Cheshire on various dates from 19th November 2021 – 2nd January 2022. We love these illuminated trails. As well as the illuminations there will be a Victorian carousel, helter-skelter and other family rides … Read more
Christmas in the Lake District 2021 – Looking for Christmas events in the Lake District/Cumbria? Looking to visit Santa, or a Christmas market in the Lake District? See our list of fantastic Christmas events in the Lake District with kids. Also have a look at our list of suggestions for great family hotels in the … Read more
Christmas at Temple Newsam sees a new light trail for 2021! A magical trail, featuring spectacular light installations with classical Christmas tunes will transform the Leeds estate’s ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds and gardens from 26 November 2021 – 2 January 2022. Wrap up warm and be transported into a winter wonderland at Temple Newsam, where … Read more
The Snowman at York Minster. This year sees the return of The Snowman Tour to York Minster. It was last in York in 2017 and the tickets sold out by September, so do plan to get your tickets early for this unique event! We were lucky enough to see it the last time (and you … Read more
Christmas Around the World – Festivals and Markets – I think Christmas is a wonderful time of the year to travel and visit Festive Christmas Markets and events! I have gathered suggestions of some of the most magical festivals of Christmas around the world, written by other travel bloggers. Bolzano Christmas Market, Italy The … Read more
The story of The Nutcracker re-imagined for Blenheim Palace at Christmas – 19 November to 2 January 2022 Explore the Palace’s state rooms, each one exquisitely transformed and filled with hidden surprises – from the toymaker’s workshop on a frosty Christmas Eve; through the glistening Land of Snow and onto the candy-cane Kingdom of Sweets adorned … Read more
The Polar Express Train Ride in Wensleydale Review – The Polar Express is back in Yorkshire in 2021 and tickets are on sale now! Have a read of our review from a previous year. This weekend we went along to the brand new Polar Express Train Ride in Yorkshire. It was new to us … Read more