What’s coming up this year to do at Christmas for families in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Early news of places to see Santa, panto’s and Christmas events.
Join us for a breakfast with the jolly man himself as he takes time out from his busy schedule to pop by Beverley Hills, for a breakfast with Santa!
22nd, 23rd and 24th December 2024, all at 9am or 10.45am.
£15 per guest attending. Includes a breakfast each (Kids breakfast or waffle, Adults English, American or Vegan breakfast) plus coffee, tea or juice and a present for children. Book here.
Beverley Hills Diner, Flemingate, Beverley, HU17 0PW
Bridlington Spa presents a Paul Holman Associates production: Jack and the Beanstalk. The pantomime adventure that grows and grows! 14th December 2024 to 5th January 2025.
With nothing but a handful of magic beans, Jack must find the courage to slay the evil giant in his quest to win the hand of the Princess and free his village of tyranny forever. With Dame Dolly and Daisy the Cow, Silly Simon and King Crumble adding plenty of comedy chaos and calamities along the way, join our hero on the most magical adventure as he climbs the beanstalk to Cloud Land!
Multi-award-winning actor Bill Ward, probably best known for his work on two of the country’s leading soaps, Coronation Street and Emmerdale, is headlining this year’s panto as the giant’s sidekick, Fleshcreep. Starring alongside Bill are cast favourites Troy Harris as Muddles with Joe Standerline returning as Dame Trott and Brian Blessed as the voice of Giant Blunderbore.
All shows feature Father Christmas on Sunday 24th December
Relaxed Performance Friday 27th December 5pm
BSL Signed Performance Monday 30th December 1pm
Book tickets here, or call the box office on 01262 678258.
Bridlington Spa, South Marine Drive, Bridlington, YO15 3JH.
This year’s pantomime at Hull New Theatre is Goldilocks and the Three Bears. 11th – 31st December 2024. Tickets on sale now.
Enter a world of wonder at the region’s largest pantomime, as the magical Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Hull New Theatre. Starring the Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and Dancing on Ice finalist Brendan Cole as the Evil Ringmaster, Goldilocks and the Three Bears will also see the return of Hull’s favourite comic Neil Hurst, who returns for his fifth season, and the return of Jack Land Noble who last year was one-half of the theatre’s Wicked Stepsister Duo.
For three weeks only the Theatre will be transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen. This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their madcap circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang… Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right.
Book online here, or call the box office on 01482 300 306.
Hull New Theatre, Kingston Square, Hull, HU1 3HF.
29th November 2024 to 4th January 2025
Discover a magical hidden world under the floorboards! Arrietty Clock is an adventurous and spritely “Borrower”, secretly living under the floorboards of a country house in rural East Yorkshire with her family. This small, but perfectly formed family borrow from the humans above – furnishing their home and fuelling their appetites with their finds, but Arrietty longs for freedom and fresh air.
As Arrietty hits her teenage years, she begins to join her father, Pod, on special borrowing quests – much to the dismay of her mother. However, the Borrowers have one simple rule: to remain hidden from the “human-beans”, especially Mrs Driver, a bad-tempered housekeeper and Crampfurl, the rebellious gardener.
When an evacuee, a human boy from neighbouring Hull, arrives in the main house, Arrietty becomes curious… and starts making mistakes. This results in the family undertaking an epic journey into the unknown to find a new home. Arrietty and her family will face many obstacles and dangers as they trek through a land of strange plants and huge creatures. Can they find somewhere they truly belong? What (and who) might they come up against along the way? And will Arrietty finally feel the warm sun on her face?
Set against a backdrop of Christmas in East Yorkshire during the 1940s Blitz, this enchanting family friendly production explores themes of adventure, friendship and the joy of love and togetherness. A perfect alternative to pantomime during the festive season, magically captivating audiences of all ages.
Book online here Or call the box office on 01482 323638
Hull Truck Theatre, 50 Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8LB.
12th to 29th December 2024
Recommended Age: 3+. Fairytales, mysteries, short stories, poems, cookbooks, puzzle books, you name it, and Rapunzel has read it!
A complete book worm and lover of Christmas time, Rapunzel can get lost in a make-believe world for days on end… stopping only for snacks, to decorate her tree and to brush her long unruly hair! But this year, Rapunzel finds herself in a bit of a festive funk. As much as she longs to step outside her front door and find an adventure of her own, there is something holding her back…
After years of keeping herself locked away, a sudden and unexpected opportunity presents itself, and Rapunzel finds that she may have bitten off more than she can chew as she embarks on a new friendship. Can her new friend persuade Rapunzel to face her fears? Or will she be stuck inside to welcome in yet another New Year?
Celebrating and exploring themes of friendship, bravery and adventure, this heartwarming festive production will have young audiences and their families beaming from ear to ear long after the applause.
From the team that brought you Princess and the Frog, Jack, Mum and The Beanstalk and Tortoise & The Hare. For more info and tickets visit their website here, or call the box office for tickets on 01482 323638
Hull Truck Theatre, 50 Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8LB.
BRAND NEW for 2024 – Humble Bee Farm have a Magical Christmas Experience with Emerald the Elf and a special visit from Santa!
Join us at Humble Bee farm for a truly magical start to your family’s Christmas! Follow the lights to our Christmas barn and meet one of Santa’s very own elves: Emerald the Elf will entertain the children and lead them on an adventure to bring Santa to the farm. The big man himself will b in our Christmas grotto and will create magic with each family, before dancing the night away with Emerald and all the children!
Children can feed our special farm animals and will all receive a take-home craft as well as a gift from Santa. This beautiful family setting is the perfect place to relax and have some festive fun. Food and drink will be available to purchase from the Hive Café Bar.
Open to the public on Sundays 1st and 15th December 2024, 2.30pm to 3.30pm OR 4pm to 5pm. £15 per child (adults £5 – 2 adults max per booking). Book here.
Fancy making it a staycation? Book a luxury cottage or cosy glamping accommodation on site and stay as a guest. There is a special event for families staying on site on Saturday 14th December 2024 at 6pm. Find out more here.
01723 890437. [email protected]. Visit the website here.
Flixton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3UJ
The rock’n’roll Hull panto returns with another anarchic take on a classic story. 20th to 29th December 2024.
Wannabe pirate Jim Hawkins-Breadcake is out for adventure, be it sailing the seven seas or hammering it along the Humber. Problem is, he doesn’t have a ship, a map, or a crew of properly gnarly pirates. But all that is about to change, when veteran sailor Bill Bones stumbles into the The Sunken Poopdeck Inn to kickstart the voyage of a lifetime.
Can Jim find Captain Flint’s long-lost treasure and finally graduate to fully-fledged, ferocious pirate? Or will he be forced to walk the plank by Long John Silver and his gang of rambunctious rogues and rapscallions? Find out in Hull’s favourite Christmas family night out, featuring live music and slapstick comedy from the award-winning Middle Child.
First performed in 2011, Middle Child’s alternative panto is a homegrown hit, with a different story chosen every year by our audience. Catch us at Social on Humber Street, Hull, this Christmas to jump aboard and kickstart a swashbuckling new tradition, including the final mischief performance, when the cast and crew prank each other throughout the show.
Book on their website here.
From 22nd November to 24th December 2024, join us at Piglets Adventure Farm as you embark on an enchanted journey on Santa’s magical sleigh through snowy trees and twinkling lights to arrive at Santa’s Woodland Village where a magical world awaits! 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲! There’s so much enchantment included in your ticket this festive season…Towthorpe Grange, York. YO32 9ST. 01904 499700. [email protected].
Santa Experience at Rise Hall
30th November and 1st December 2024. Sittings at 11am, 1.00pm, 3pm, 5pm
Father Christmas will be visiting Rise Hall this year for a very special series of events! Santa will be bringing his elves and a host of Christmas décor for some festive fun for all the family!
Enjoy a short show of songs, jokes and stories from Santa Claus and his elf, a delicious festive party tea, followed by an audience with the big man himself where children will receive a gift.
Rise Hall, Withernwick Lane, Rise HU11 5BL
6th November 2024 – 6th January 2025
Come and experience our magical Christmas Adventure where there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Step into a magical wonderland when you meet Santa in his cosy grotto, take a spin on our ice rink, play in the playgrounds around our Enchanted Forest and explore our giant Snowflake Maze. The Toys will be visiting the Stockeld Theatre too, for our exclusive Christmas Show A Toy’s Story, where young and old can join our elf Tinsel, and become honorary Christmas Elves.
The magic really comes to life at dusk when our Enchanted Forest is transformed into an illuminated wonderland, full of colours, lights, and magical projections. With so much happening throughout the park there really is something for everyone to enjoy this Christmas at Stockeld Park.
Stockeld Park, off the A661 Wetherby Road, LS22 4AN. 01937 586333. [email protected]
The William’s Christmas Experience is back for 2024!
Meet Father and Mrs Christmas, pick a gift, watch our new brand-new Christmas play! Decorate an edible bauble, have fun in the William’s Den Snow Globe* and play the day away!
30th Nov-1st Dec, 7-8th, 14-15th and 21st-24th December 2024.
Tickets on sale now, book online here.
William’s Den, Castle Farm,, Wold Hill, North Cave, HU15 2LS
Join us this Christmas for a magical farm experience.
We have our Christmas at the Farm days on 14th, 15th & 21st December 2024 where you can take a trailer ride to see Santa and play at the farm all day, plus add a trip to the Elves workshop to your visit too.
From 16th -19th December we have special Toddler Santa visits. Enjoy a magical trailer ride to see Santa in his Grotto, have an individual chat with him and receive a special gift. One adult is free with each ticket. There is no age limit so older children can attend if they are not at school.
On Sunday 22nd December it is our “Eat with Santa” experience. Where you will enjoy a set meal in the tearoom with sandwiches, mince pies/cakes and hot or cold drink, plus a special visit from Santa at your table. Then visit the elves workshop before taking a trailer ride to Santa’s grotto where each child will receive a special gift from the big man himself.
SEN Christmas session: 21st December 3.30-5.30. You can enjoy a magical trailer ride to see Santa in his Grotto, have an individual chat with him and receive a special gift. To make your visit even more magical you even visit our elves workshop.
For more information and to book tickets visit the website here.
Boston Park Farm, Bawtry Road, Hatfield Woodhouse, DN7 6DS
