🎄What’s On This Christmas in South & West Yorkshire 🎄
As the nights draw in and the festive lights start to sparkle, South and West Yorkshire are gearing up for another magical Christmas season. From markets and light trails to Santa visits and family shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy across our towns and villages this winter.
Here are some of the best events and experiences to look forward to this year 👇
✨ South Yorkshire Highlights✨
🌟 Yorkshire Wildlife Park Winter Illuminations – Doncaster
From mid-November through January, the park transforms into a glowing wonderland. Expect over 2,400 lanterns, themed light trails, music, and festive treats around every corner. Perfect for families or an evening stroll with a hot chocolate in hand.
📅 Various dates | 📍 Branton, Doncaster
🎅 Christmas at Gulliver’s Valley – Rother Valley
A festive day out for the little ones! Meet Santa, visit the elves in their workshop, hop on the rides, and enjoy the Christmas pantomime. You can even stay over in their themed lodges for a full festive weekend.
📅 From late November | 📍Rother Valley, South Yorkks
🎄 Wortley Hall Christmas Market – Sheffield
This classic festive market brings together local crafts, gift stalls, food, drink and live entertainment — all set within the beautiful historic grounds of Wortley Hall.
📅 Sunday 30 November | 📍 Wortley, Sheffield
🎁 West Yorkshire Highlights 🎁
🎄 Leeds Christmas Market (Millennium Square & Victoria Gardens)
Back with a bang for 2025! The city centre transforms into a traditional German-style market with wooden chalets, bratwurst, mulled wine, and handmade gifts. There’s also an ice rink and fairground rides for families.
📅 From mid-November | 📍 Leeds city centre
✨ Northern Lights at Roundhay Park – Leeds
A stunning after-dark light trail through the park’s beautiful grounds, with food stalls and festive music adding to the atmosphere.
📅 Until early January | 📍 Roundhay Park, Leeds
🎶 Halifax Christmas Festival & Market
Halifax lights up this season with a bustling market in The Piece Hall, featuring artisan stalls, live brass bands, and the stunning backdrop of one of Yorkshire’s most iconic venues.
📅 Late November – December | 📍 The Piece Hall, Halifax
⭐ Huddersfield Highlights ⭐
🎇 Merry & Bright Winter Celebration – Huddersfield Town Centre
A day packed with festive fun! Enjoy live music, craft stalls, family activities, a mini steam train, and the “Chain of Lights” procession leading to a Fire Garden finale at St Peter’s Church.
📅 Saturday 29 November | 📍 Huddersfield town centre
🔗 huddersfieldhub.co.uk
🎭 Pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk – Lawrence Batley Theatre
No Christmas is complete without a panto! Expect laughter, songs and family fun at Huddersfield’s much-loved theatre.
📅 Throughout December | 📍 Lawrence Batley Theatre
🔗 thelbt.org
🎅 Huddersfield Christmas Market & Lights Switch-On
Huddersfield’s market hall comes alive with stalls selling festive food, gifts and decorations, alongside the annual lights switch-on event with live music and entertainment.
📅 Late November | 📍 Huddersfield Market Hall
🧣 A Festive Season to Explore
From light trails to local craft markets, South and West Yorkshire have something for every age and interest this Christmas. Whether you’re meeting Santa, sipping mulled wine, or just soaking up the atmosphere, there’s no better time to get out, support local events, and celebrate everything that makes our region so special.
Wishing you a joyful festive season from everyone at RedRoots Property 🎅❤️
