15 Nov – 23 Dec
Green Father Christmas
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- York Castle Museum, York
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
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23 Christmas events in York
23 family Christmas events across 18 venues in York & North Yorkshire Coast, 1 of them free. The first is on Sunday 15 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 6 of them on Christmas Eve.
20 Nov – 24 Dec
Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
21 Nov – 19 Dec
Meet Father Christmas at Nunnington Hall
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- National Trust - Nunnington Hall, York
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
21–22 Nov
York's Santa Experience
Santa's grotto
- City Cruises - Boat Tours (Lendal Bridge), York
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
22 Nov – 24 Dec
Father Christmas in the Castle
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Castle Howard, York
- Ages 4+
- Indoor
28 Nov – 22 Dec
Christmas at Murton Park
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Murton Park, York
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 12 Dec
Father Christmas at Yorkshire Wolds Railway
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides · Days out & festivals
- Yorkshire Wolds Railway, Fimber
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa Express
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Pickering, Pickering
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
28–29 Nov
Scampston’s Annual Charity Christmas Fair
Santa's grotto · Markets & fairs
- Scampston Hall & Walled Garden, Scampston
- Age not given
- Indoor
- Free
28 Nov – 24 Dec
The Father Christmas Experience
Santa's grotto
- The Web Adventure Park, York
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 23 Dec
The Great Yorkshire Christmas 2026
Santa's grotto
- Monk Park Farm Visitor Attraction, Thirsk
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 23 Dec
Tour & Christmas Truffle Rolling
Days out & festivals
- York's Chocolate Story, York
- Ages 4+
- Indoor
5–23 Dec
Christmas at the Dreamery: Father Christmas and Lady Winter
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Dreamery Gardens and Museum, Stamford Bridge
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–6 Dec
Esmeralda the Elf and Father Christmas 2026
Santa's grotto
- The Milton Rooms, Malton
- Age not given
- Indoor
5–20 Dec
Storytime with Father Christmas
Santa's grotto · Shows & storytelling
- National Trust - Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, York
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
10 Dec
Breakfast with Santa
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- The Web Adventure Park, York
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
11–17 Dec
Santa at Sledmere Pre-school Sessions
Santa's grotto
- Sledmere House & Gardens, Sledmere
- Ages 0–4
- Indoor & outdoor
12–24 Dec
Santa Specials
Santa's grotto
- Scarborough North Bay Railway, Scarborough
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
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Where can we meet Santa in York?
22 Santa's grottos are listed in York.
- Green Father ChristmasYork Castle Museum, York · 15 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Father Christmas at Nunnington HallNational Trust - Nunnington Hall, York · 21 Nov – 19 Dec · Ages 0–10
- York's Santa ExperienceCity Cruises - Boat Tours (Lendal Bridge), York · 21–22 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas in the CastleCastle Howard, York · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 4+
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in York?
21 events in York suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Green Father ChristmasYork Castle Museum, York · 15 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Father Christmas at Nunnington HallNational Trust - Nunnington Hall, York · 21 Nov – 19 Dec · Ages 0–10
- York's Santa ExperienceCity Cruises - Boat Tours (Lendal Bridge), York · 21–22 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas in the CastleCastle Howard, York · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 4+
Are there free Christmas events for kids in York?
Yes — 1 event in York is free to go to.
- Scampston’s Annual Charity Christmas FairScampston Hall & Walled Garden, Scampston · 28–29 Nov
What pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in York?
One panto or Christmas show is on for kids in York.
- Storytime with Father ChristmasNational Trust - Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, York · 5–20 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there Christmas markets for families in York?
One Christmas market or fair is listed in York.
- Scampston’s Annual Charity Christmas FairScampston Hall & Walled Garden, Scampston · 28–29 Nov
What Christmas events are there for babies in York?
18 events in York welcome babies under one.
- Green Father ChristmasYork Castle Museum, York · 15 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Father Christmas at Nunnington HallNational Trust - Nunnington Hall, York · 21 Nov – 19 Dec · Ages 0–10
- York's Santa ExperienceCity Cruises - Boat Tours (Lendal Bridge), York · 21–22 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Murton ParkMurton Park, York · 28 Nov – 22 Dec · Ages 0–10
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Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in York?
4 Santa trains and Christmas rides are on in York.
- Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at Yorkshire Wolds RailwayYorkshire Wolds Railway, Fimber · 28 Nov – 12 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa ExpressBridlington Spa, Bridlington · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 2–12
- Santa ExpressPickering, Pickering · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in York?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 6 events in York are on that day.
- Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe · Thu 24 Dec · 9am
- Father Christmas in the CastleCastle Howard, York · Thu 24 Dec · 9:45am
- Santa ExpressPickering, Pickering · Thu 24 Dec · 10:30am
- The Father Christmas ExperienceThe Web Adventure Park, York · Thu 24 Dec · 9:30am
- Santa SpecialsScarborough North Bay Railway, Scarborough · Thu 24 Dec
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in York?
22 events in York are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Green Father ChristmasYork Castle Museum, York · 15 Nov – 23 Dec
- Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe · 20 Nov – 24 Dec
- Meet Father Christmas at Nunnington HallNational Trust - Nunnington Hall, York · 21 Nov – 19 Dec
- York's Santa ExperienceCity Cruises - Boat Tours (Lendal Bridge), York · 21–22 Nov
- Father Christmas in the CastleCastle Howard, York · 22 Nov – 24 Dec
