School Holidays Scarborough & Whitby

Christmas Fairs, Markets & Light Switch Ons

Saturday 25 November 10am – 4pm
Woodend Gallery and Studios

A chance to buy Christmas gifts and goodies from local makers and crafters, join Santa for storytelling and rummage in the Vintage Clothes Swap and Sale.

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FREE

 

Magical Woodland Crafts
Saturday 25 November 10am – 4pm
Woodend Gallery and Studios

Calling all tree, animal, and star crafters!

Fox is sad. There’s only one tree left in the forest and all his animal friends have left. Come and help make a magical woodland, so all his friends come back home for Christmas.

Suitable for all ages

Free, no need to book just drop in.
Part of Christmas on the Crescent: Find out more HERE


01723 384500
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2nd December from 10am – 3.30pm 2023.

In the Visitor’s Centre

A range of local stallholders and crafters.

Dalby Forest, YO18 7LT


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Scarborough Sparkle and Lantern Parade returns for 2023, a magical and enchanting Christmas wonderland at Scarborough Open Air Theatre between 24 – 26 November.

It’s the perfect event to experience the warm and fuzzy festive feeling, sample great food and drink, and get a head start on Christmas gift shopping.

The theatre will host around 35 themed stalls, including handmade gifts, Christmas cards, luxury chocolates, speciality liqueur, clothing and jewellery.

The Tipi, decked out in magical Christmas lights and complete with log fires, will be the ultimate destination to warm up in with mulled wine, toasted marshmallows and Christmas music.

Foodies will be in for a treat or two from the gourmet food stalls, serving up a wide variety of cuisines from around the world as well sweet treats including donuts, crepes, brownies and waffles.

Entertainment include the Ferris, wheel, teacups, hook a duck, MEGA fun house or take a ride on the illuminated land train!

Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Northstead Manor Gardens, Burniston Road, Scarborough, YO12 6PF


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Opens on Saturday October 7th 2023

The Christmas Barn – ​Brimming over with so many beautiful and carefully selected gifts, decorations, lighting and homeware the Christmas barn at Sledmere is the place to be to find all you need to create that cosy festive feel to your home. There are all sorts of unique items so you can bring that special touch to your Christmas dinner table, with festive crockery, table runners, napkins to match, designer Christmas crackers along with all the accessories you need to give your Christmas tree the wow factor this year. For more gifts, homeware and garden essentials pop into the Woodyard just next door.

Christmas trees – The Woodyard Gift, Home and Garden Shop at Sledmere will be selling Yorkshire-grown, premium, non-drop Nordman Christmas trees – both cut and potted, alongside it’s wonderful Christmas Barn. All trees will be in stock from Friday 24th November 2023!

Opening hours – Tuesday to Sunday – 10.00 am to 5 pm
Sledmere, Driffield. YO25 3XG


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Bempton & Buckton Christmas Fair

Sunday 19th November 10am – 4pm 2023
Christmas Table Top Sale!
Free Entry • Refreshments available!
For enquiries please call 01262 422047 or 07774 232662

Bempton and Buckton Community Village Hall, High Street, Bempton, Bridlington

Bridlington Food Festival including Bridlington Light Switch On

Saturday November 19th, 2023

12:30 – 16:00 & Bridlington Roundtable Santa will be switching on the lights with Peter Levy & the Mayor

Bridlington Roundtable presents Santa’s Grotto in Specsavers (29 King Street, Bridlington, YO15 2DN)!
🎁 Join us for a festive adventure like no other, as we bring the North Pole to Bridlington. Meet Santa Claus himself in his enchanting grotto and share your Christmas wishes with him.
🎉 What to expect:
– Santa’s warm welcome and a special gift for each child for a small donation to the charity.
– Winter magic with twinkling lights, decorations, and holiday cheer.
– Delicious hot cocoa, mince pies, and treats for all at the food festival
– Fun activities for the kids, including festive crafts and games as part of the festival

Bridlington Round Table Santa Sleigh

It’s that time again for Santa and his team of Bridlington Roundtable elves to return to kick off Christmas for the wonderful people of Bridlington, and Santa and his Elf’s will be handing out bags of sweets, and if you’re lucky a quick picture.

December 2023 dates to be confirmed

Donations can be online, by text or in person. Details to follow, follow their Facebook page for more info.

Bridlington Round Table Santa’s Grotto

19th November 2023, 12.30 – 4pm at Specsavers Meet Santa Claus himself in his enchanting grotto and share your Christmas wishes with him. Each child will receive a special gift in exchange for a small donation to charity.

The Roundtable Santa will also be switching on the lights with Peter Levy & the Mayor.

Burniston & Cloughton Village Hall Fair

Sunday 3rd December 2023, 10am – 3pm

Lovely handmade cards & gifts for Christmas, unique craft stalls. Free entry, dog friendly.

Burniston Village Hall, Main Street, Burniston, YO13 0JE

Charity Christmas Rummage Sale

2nd December 2023, 2 – 4pm.  The Christmas Rummage Sale offers a last-minute opportunity to secure unique Christmas gifts and fantastic bargains. The sale will feature a diverse range of items, including clothing, books, bric-a-brac, and household goods. Additionally, attendees can partake in a lively tombola and enjoy refreshments during the event. Donations for the sale are warmly welcomed and can be dropped off at the charity’s shop located at 91 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough. Run by the Animal Hostel Trust.

St James Community Art Centre, 20 Seamer RoadScarborough, YO12 4DT

Danby Lodge Christmas Fair

Saturday 11 November and Sunday 12 November 2023 11am – 3pm

Join us at Danby Lodge and be inspired for Christmas with a range of stalls selling handmade craft and produce. Support independent small businesses whilst buying a unique Christmas gift.

Also on the Saturday is the Winter Social at the Inspired by… gallery. Browse our newest exhibition and collections. Complimentary drinks and nibbles. Drop in any time between 11am – 3pm.

Pease note due to remembrance Sunday the craft fair will not begin until 11.15am on the Sunday.

Drop-in, no booking required
Sorry no dogs, wheelchair accessible.
Free entry.

If you are visiting with family why not help Merry Mouse and her friends get ready for winter with our Merry Mouse and the Bedtime Stories Trail, more information here.

Danby Lodge, Danby, Whitby. YO21 2NB

Danby Lodge Christmas Shopping Weekend

Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 November 2023, 10.30am to 4pm

At Danby Lodge: Enjoy a relaxed Christmas shopping experience at Danby Lodge! 10% off a £30 spend, tastings, music and more. Seasonal treats in the tea room. Free for all the family. Drop-in, no booking required. Sorry no dogs, wheelchair accessible. All children to be accompanied by an adult.

Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO212NB

Driffield Festival and Light Switch On

1st December 2023 – Driffield Christmas Festival and Light Switch On. Lights being switched on at 7pm, as part of the Dickensian Christmas event.

Filey Lifeboat Christmas Fair

Saturday 11th November 2023, 10am-12pm

Entrance £2 including refreshments. Stalls include lifeboat souvenirs, raffle, tombola, cakes, books, jewellery and crafts. All monies raised goes towards Filey Lifeboat Station.

The Concert Hall, Evron Centre, John Street, Filey

Fishtive Tree Switch On – Filey

2nd December 2023 at 5pm to 7pm

We are excited to announce the fishtive tree switch on event, and look forward to welcoming everyone back to see our amazing lobster and crab pot tree being illuminated, join in the music and enjoy several photo opportunities around coble landing, We will also bring the snow.

Lindy’s Storm Event’s will be playing fabulous Christmas songs and party tunes for the community’s annual Festive light switch on. Afterwards she will be at The glasshouse Charlotte’s all welcome, family friendly,dog friendly and il be singing from 9pm until 11pm

Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End

Gallows Close Christmas Toy Sale and Fair

Saturday 15th December 2023 4.30pm – 7.30pm

There will also be a Christmas Raffle.

Santa arrival time 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Free selection box for children from Santa

Gallows Close Centre, Nestled between Northstead, Newby and Barrowcliff off the cinder track.
Phone: 01723 378102

Gristhorpe & Lebberston Village Hall Christmas Fair

Sunday 10th December 2023, 12 – 3pm. 

Fun for all the family, with a visit from Santa, games, crafts, raffle, tombola and refreshments. Admission 50p for adults.

Gristhorpe & Lebberston Village Hall, Main St, Gristhorpe, YO14 9PL

Hunmanby Table Top Christmas Fair

Saturday 25th 26th November 2023, 10am – 3pm.

Get in the festive spirit and join us at this years Christmas Fayre. Come and say Hi and have a look at our handmade jewellery, we’ll also have some festive pieces too.

Hunmanby Community Centre, 35 Stonegate, Hunmanby YO14 0NS

North Yorkshire Water Park Christmas Events

Santa’s Grotto & Workshop on the weekends of 2nd, 3rd, 9th or 10th of December 2023, visit Santa & Mrs Claus along with their Elves to have festive fun and create lasting memories. Grotto is £12.50 per child, Grotto and Workshop is £22.50 per child.

Breakfast with Santa only on 17th December 2023, 10am. £10 per person – must be booked in advance.

Festive Afternoon Tea is available from 7th November 2023, with festive treats starting at just £14.95

Long Causeway Rd, Wykeham, Lakes YO13 9QU

Raincliffe Woods

Sunday 10th December, 2023. 11am

Festive Fun Day

Come along to this free festive event and have a go at a range of Christmas Crafts, kids activities and story telling with Santa. Refreshments available. Cash only for purchases.

Raincliffe Woods, YO11 2PW

Robin Hoods Bay Victorian Weekend

2nd & 3rd December 2023. Typically held the first weekend in December, the event gives all visitors and residents the opportunity to dress up in traditional Victorian costume. The village also benefits from a flurry of Christmas decorations from lights to window dressings, Christmas trees and festive wreaths.

Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby. YO22 4ST

Saint Catherine’s Christmas Extravaganza

2nd December 2023, 10am – 3pm.  There will be a huge variety of Christmas gift stalls, entertainment and things to do on the day, with everything from Santa’s grotto and live animals to food and drink, choir performances and even appearances from some of Christmas’ most-loved characters. Free admission.

Parking on the day is available free of charge at the grounds of the old Scarborough TEC site on Lady Edith’s Drive, where there will be a regular bus service to transport supporters to Saint Catherine’s.

Saint Catherine’s Hospice, Throxenby LaneScarborough, North Yorkshire YO12 5RE

Scarborough Market Hall Christmas Fair

Saturday 2nd December 2023, 10am-3pm.

The Market Vaults which will be filled with homemade gifts, cakes and refreshments, children’s crafts, hair braiding and facepainting on Saturday 2nd December. For a unique shopping experience in the amazing Vaults underneath Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults call in between 10 am and 3pm

Scarborough Market Hall, St Helens Square, YO11 1EU

Whitby Abbey Late Night Christmas Shopping

25th November 2023, 6.00 – 9.00pm.

Join us in the Whitby Abbey shop to find the perfect gift for Christmas.

Perfect for unique, local and even vampiric gifts! We’ll also be serving up hot mead tastings and a large amount of Christmas cheer on the side!

Abbey Ln, Whitby YO22 4JT

Whitby Artisan Christmas Market

9th December 2023, 10.30am – 4pm. Shop Small & Local at the Whitby Artisan Christmas Market at Whitby Coliseum. Free Entry and Mulled Wine available.

The Coliseum Centre, 1B Victoria PlWhitby, North Yorkshire YO21 1EZ

Whitby Christmas Festival

17th – 19th November 2023, 5.00-10.00pm

Whitby Town Council have organised an incredible weekend of events and activities for locals and visitors to enjoy. You will find unusual and unique gifts as well as a wide range of tasty foods for sale in the fabulous Christmas market. In addition to this distinctive and exceptional festive shopping experience there is a magnificent array of activities to amaze and impress audiences – all completely free. The Christmas Light Switch on will be on 17th November 2023, 5pm.

Front Marina Car Park, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1YN

Wydale Hall Christmas Crafts and Santa

Saturday, 16th December 2023, 10am – 4pm.

Family Fun day at Wydale with refreshments, Christmas Crafts and a possible visit to Santa.  There is no charge for this event and no need to book.

Wydale Hall, Wydale Lane, Scarborough, YO13 9DF

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