Castle Howard Christmas 2023 is Christmas in Neverland – Review

Christmas at Castle Howard

Christmas at Castle Howard 2023 – The theme for this year at Castle Howard is Christmas in Neverland and runs from the 11th of November – 2nd January. Join the Darling children as they meet Peter Pan then fly to Neverland to meet the Lost Boys, the Pirates and Mermaids.  Each room is beautifully decorated … Read more

50+ Christmas Events and Attractions in the UK 2023

Christmas Events and Attractions in the UK 2023 –  There are so many fabulous Christmas events and attractions in the UK.   Here is a list of the best of the Christmas attractions, Santa’s Grottos, Illuminated Trails, Christmas Fayres and Festive Events!   Also see my Christmas Events in Yorkshire post for more Yorkshire based festivities! … Read more

13 Festive Christmas Markets in Yorkshire 2023 – Dates and Locations

Christmas Markets Yorkshire – Christmas in Yorkshire means lots of fantastic festive Christmas Markets.  So if you are looking for gifts and decorations or just an atmospheric Christmassy day out, the Christmas Markets in Yorkshire have plenty to offer!   As well as Christmas Markets, there are lots of fab Christmas events in Yorkshire, or have … Read more

What’s On at Stockeld Park Christmas Adventure 2023

Yorkshire’s ultimate Christmas adventure and award-winning winter light display returns to Stockeld Park in Wetherby for 2023.  Stockeld Park’s highly anticipated Christmas event has seen crowds as big as 125,000 in years past. Doors to the winter wonderland open daily from the 18th November until the 8th of January 2024 The award-winning Christmas festivities at … Read more

Festive Christmas in the Lake District 2023 – What’s On?

Christmas in the Lake District 2023 – 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

6 Places for Festive Christmas Ice Skating in Yorkshire

Ice skating rink at Lotherton

Festive Christmas ice-skating in Yorkshire – there are few things more Christmassy that ice skating round a beautifully lit Christmas tree with Christmas tunes playing in the background and a promise of hot chocolate to come! Here is my list of ice skating venues in Yorkshire at Christmas.  I shall update the list as venues … Read more

Harewood House – A Victorian Christmas – What’s on?

‘A Victorian Christmas’ at Harewood House Friday 24 November – Sunday 31 December 2017 (excluding 24, 25, 26 Dec) 10am – 6pm This winter, visit Harewood House for a truly spectacular Victorian Christmas. For the first time in 5 years, Harewood House and grounds will open for a special Christmas season. You will be able … Read more

Magic Lantern Festival Leeds at Roundhay Park – Review

This review was kindly written by Teresa Buckle for Yorkshire Wonders.  We were very excited to be heading to the Roundhay Park Lantern Festival Leeds.   It is the first time the Magical Lantern Festival has been held in Yorkshire so we wrapped up warm with hats and gloves and headed to Leeds.   The park is … Read more

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) – Riding the Hogwarts Express

North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) – So September has blown in and the leaves are beginning to take on their Autumnal hue. What better way to welcome the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness than taking the Hogwarts Express to Hogsmeade Station? (Otherwise known as taking a trip on the heritage steam engine on the … Read more