There are lots of places in Hull and the East Riding to see Santa! Visit a Santa’s Grotto or meet Santa at an event or for breakfast, lunch or tea. Find a handy list on the Hull & East Riding Mumbler here.
Castle Howard is all set to help make magical memories this Christmas. The entire Estate will be transformed into a winter wonderland as Tinkerbell sprinkles fairy dust over the Castle and Grounds, creating a Christmas day out like no other. The main House will be transformed into a Peter Pan-themed odyssey, with beautiful decorations, installations, and projections.
Christmas in Neverland: Take the second star to the right, and straight on to Castle Howard! This Christmas, get lost on a magical adventure in Neverland as we invite you to a Christmas experience like no other.
Father Christmas in the Castle – House Show: Make magical memories, and meet Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and jolly WonderPhil at Castle Howard this Christmas. Watch a joyful performance bursting with jingle bells and Christmas spirit, sing Christmas songs together, and enjoy a special, individual moment with Father Christmas himself.
Santa’s Grotto – in the Courtyard: Share a laugh and photograph with Santa in our Courtyard Grotto this Christmas. Enjoy a short show bursting with puppetry, energy, and Christmas joy, before that all-important meeting with the man himself.
Book in advance online here.
Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA
Come and join us with Mr and Mrs Claus for an evening the full family can enjoy! Tea with Santa runs 18th to 22nd December 2023, 5.30-7pm.
Everyone can choose a tasty meal such as a Festive Burger for adults and a Turkey dinner for kids, there’s plenty of choice! On the evening there will be balloon modelling, face painting and Christmas activities! And of course each child will receive a Christmas present off Santa. There’s even a chance for a photo before you leave!
We can’t wait to see you there and begin the countdown to Christmas.
Adults £12.95, child £19.95. Under 1s free. Tickets go on sales 14th October 2023 (look out for early bird discounts!) Book online here.
Coletta & Tyson, 324 Hull Road, Woodmansey, Beverley, East Yorkshire HU17 0RU.
We’ve put together some ideas to help keep the cost down this Christmas, you find an article with the free activities and events in Hull & East Yorkshire here.
Or read our article Free things to do and places to go in Hull & East Yorkshire here.
Christmas 2023 at Murton Park:
Meet Santa – Santa’s village is the perfect winter wonderland! You’ll meet Santa in the Long House (along with other children) and you’ll get some special money to spend in the toy shop! Plus, you can take a train ride with Mother Christmas and much more!
Dates: Weekends in November and December 2023. Tickets: £10* per adult, £20* per child and £5* for 0–1-year-olds.
Tea with Santa – Introducing Tea with Santa, where you’ll enjoy a one-to-one with Santa and a delicious meal from The Yorkshire Barn Café. The experience will include:
The meal will be taken alongside other ticket holders and during the evening, Santa’s elf will take your family to meet Santa. Dates: Wednesday 13th and Tuesday 19th December 2023 from 5pm-7pm. Tickets: £15 per adult, £20 per child and £5 per 0–1-year-old (if you would like them to have a present).
More info and book now on their website here.
Yorkshire Museum of Farming, Murton, York, YO19 5UF
01904 489966, enquiries@murtonpark.co.uk
Princes Quay shopping centre Hull Santa’s Grotto. Santa officially declares his grotto open on Sunday 19th November and you can now book online to secure your magical trip to see the big man in red.
19th, 24th, 25th, 26th November, then daily 29th November to 24th December 2023.
A booking is required to visit Santa, book online via the Princes Quay website here.
Sledmere’s Magical Santa Experience 2023: The Great Reindeer Mystery. Festive fun for all the family!
Weekend Tickets (pre booked time slots) open from 9.50am to 5.30pm: 25th & 26th November, 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd December 2023.
Weekday Tickets (pre-booked time slots) open from 1.30pm to 8.30pm: 15th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd December 2023.
Relaxed sessions’ on 2nd 9th December at 9.50am.
It’s a busy time of year and all hands are on deck – Santa is programming the Santa Sat Nav whilst putting some last minute touches to the sleigh, Holly Berry is finishing off some present wrapping and the reindeer are getting ready for the biggest night of their life! But all is not as it seems in the reindeer stables…Dancer has lost their sparkle, Blitzen their fire and Comet their speed!
Join lovable Rudolpho, the newest of Santa’s reindeer friends, in an exciting quest to solve the mystery and bring back the magic to Christmas – all in time for Christmas Day! Take part in fun interactive activities with charming Christmas characters and enjoy spotting the clues to solve the mystery before having the chance to meet Santa himself! Don’t forget to visit the toyshop before hopping on a tractor ride to see Sledmere’s herd of red deer in person. With plenty of festive cheer and excitement within the Christmas Village at the Sledmere Barns too – there’s fun for all the family!
Full details and pre-book tickets on their website here.
Sledmere House, Driffield, YO25 3XG. 01377 445187.
18th November 2023 – 8th January 2024
Stockeld Park’s Christmas Adventure is back this Winter, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before! Experience the magic this festive season and see the park transform into a magical Christmas wonderland – the perfect day out for the whole family over the Winter months!
Make magical memories with their incredible festive attractions, including:
Tickets sell fast, book here.
Stockeld Park, off the A661 Wetherby Road, Yorkshire, LS22 4AN
Bring the whole family to the Village Ho-Ho-Hotel this festive season for Christmas with all the trimmings and all the fun! There are two festive family events to choose from:
Includes 2 course festive lunch, festive disco and a visit from Santa or the Village Grinch.
Or why not spend Christmas Day with us! Christmas Day 3 course Christmas Dinner. More info and booking here.
For all Christmas family events visit the website here. Or for more info email hullhub@village-hotels.com.
The Village Hull, Henry Boot Way, Priory Way, Hull, HU4 7DY.
Includes 40 minute Grotto Experience, Train Ride and a Special gift. Also available – Baby & Toddler Grotto sessions.
Bigby High Road, Brigg, DN20 9HE. Hornsea Road, Sigglesthorne, HU11 5QL.
Breakfast with Santa is available on a the 3rd, 10th & 21st December 2023, and must be booked online. Tea with Santa is available on 20th December. Prices start at £13.99
Hull Bridge Road, Tickton, Beverley, HU17 9RS
Meet Santa and receive a gift, then party time with Kids Party Bingo! Fun and games for all the family. 17th December 2023
Tickets are Children £15, Adults £5. Tickets must be booked in advance.
112-116 George St, Hull, HU1 3AA
Visit the Christmas Kingdom for beautiful decorations and gifts. Santa will also be in his grotto throughout December 2023, please ring to make a booking on 01430 422256.
Ellerker Lodge Garden Centre, Ring Beck, Ellerker (just off the A63 South Cave junction), HU15 2QQ.
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th December 2023.
Meet Father Christmas and his cheeky elf in his grotto and receive a present. Also decorate gingerbread biscuits and decorate a tree decoration. Please book all activities on arrival at the par.
Caistor Road, South Kelsey, Lincolnshire, LN7 6PR. 01652 678822.
Christmas 2023 – SOLD OUT
Meet Santa Claus this Christmas at Highfield House. For more info call 01377 256231 or email enquiries@thehighfieldhouse.com
Highfield, Windmill Hill, Driffield, YO25 5YP
The Hull Wyke Round Table Santa’s Sleigh tours streets locally every year in the lead up to Christmas. Their facebook page events section has details of route maps and timings (under the event discussion tab). Tracker to follow Santa goes live on the facebook event when he sets off. For 2023 see him at:
10th December 4.30pm – North Ferriby
11th December 6pm – Willerby
12th December 6pm – Wold Road
13th December 6pm – Hessle
14th December 6pm – Brough
17th December 4.30pm – Swanland
Every penny raised is given to charities and good causes, usually for children but always in our local area.
December 2023: Grotto with Mr and Mrs Claus at Langlands Garden Centre. Pre-book in advance on their website, there are also separate walk-in dates that don’t need booking.
Langlands Garden Centre, on the A1079 at Shiptonthorpe.
Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB. 0113 2959 2019
Join us for a delicious brunch with Santa where he will read a magical story in a festive setting and each child will receive a gift. Choose from 10th or 17th December 2023. 10.30-11.30am.
£20 per adult, £12 per child aged 3 – 12 (2 & under go free). Please book in advance. For more info please contact 01482 272763, info@mercurehull.co.uk.
Mercure Grange Park Hotel, Grange Park Lane, Willerby, HU10 6EA
Please book online in advance. Normanby Road, DN15 9HU
Santa Specials are going ahead on the 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd & 24th December 2023. Fun for all the family, immerse yourself in festive wonder as this very special train takes you on a journey to Lapland Central. Adult £14.95, Child £16.95, Infant (under 1) £9.95. Book tickets online in advance to avoid missing out. Call 01723 368791 or email info@nbr.org.uk for more info.
North Bay Railway, Burniston Rd, Scarborough, YO12 6PF
Santa is back! He and his helpful elves will be joining us right up until Christmas Eve. The grotto is FREE and every child will receive a gift from Santa. Opens 24th November 2023. No booking needed.
Also – free festive face painting on 25th November, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December 2023.
North Point Shopping Centre, 5 Goodhart Rd, HU7 4EE
Magical Sleigh Rides run from 18th November to 24th December 2023 journey to the woodland village and meet Santa. Book online in advance.
Towthorpe Grange, York. YO32 9ST. 01904 499700. info@pigletsadventurefarm.com.
Every weekend in December 2023. Head to the sparkly forest to meet Santa on his sleigh, then choose a present from the elves, then head to the gingerbread kitchen to meet Mrs Claus to decorate a biscuit. Plus unlimited play in the indoor and outdoor play areas. All tickets must be pre-booked online.
Pink Pig Farm, Holme Lane, Scunthorpe, DN16 3RE
Daily from 25th November to 24th December 2023
The Real Christmas Experience at Rand Farm Park is a magical, immersive experience for everyone in the family to enjoy. Book in advance online.
For more information call 01673 858904 or email office@randfarmpark.com
Rand Farm Park, Lincoln, LN8 5NJ
18th November to 24th December 2023. As Christmas draws near, the park is converted into a Winter Wonderland with Christmas theming throughout and the annual opening of the wonderful ‘Night before Christmas’ ride. Climb aboard one of Santa’s sleighs and take a magical journey through the enchanted forest to arrive in style at Santa’s Magical Grotto. The whole park will be decorated with festive lights and decorations. Tickets must be booked online.
Treswell Rd, Rampton, Retford, Notts, DN22 0HX. 01777 248274
Father Christmas will be visiting Fimber Halt on the 2nd and 9th December 2023, 10am – 3pm, and you can also buy a Christmas tree. Prices vary depending on the package you want, you can pay £40 for a family ride on the train, refreshments and a Christmas tree. Or you can just buy a tree for £30. Visits to Santa’s Grotto cost £5. For more information call 01377 338053 or email info@yorkshirewoldsrailway.org.uk
Fimber Halt, Beverley Road, Fimber, YO25 3HG.
