Top 10 Fun Things to Do with Children this Festive Season in East Yorkshire

The festive season brings so much joy and family time, and what better way to add to the magic than by sharing fun experiences with your little ones? In East Yorkshire, there are plenty of exciting events and activities to enjoy, all within a short distance of West Hale Gate Glamping, offering luxury shepherds hut stays for couples.

1. Let Loose with Santa!

Let Loose is taking you on a Christmas adventure this festive season with three very special family events. Meet Santa and his elves at this magical grotto or bring your little ones along for a delicious breakfast with Santa instead. For children aged 7 and over, there is also a themed roller disco. Don’t miss out on some yummy hot chocolate from the onsite café afterwards.

2. Explore William’s Den

With a jam-packed programme of festive fun, William’s Den will keep the children entertained for hours this Christmas. Visit the Christmas cottage and help your little ones choose a gift, decorate gingerbread biscuits with ‘Bauble the Baker’, toast marshmallows over the fire, explore the outdoor adventure park and follow the reindeer trail before warming up with festive favourites at William’s Pizzeria.

3. Wander the Winter Woodland

Head to Sewerby Hall for a spectacular display of lights, sounds and special effects that will bring the grounds to life this festive season. Watch out for the Winter Woodland Elves causing mischief, tinkering with lights and sound to create a stunning party atmosphere in the woods, with the emphasis firmly on fun. The house itself will be populated with Christmas decorations, lights, and trees, and the cheeky elves will be hiding in the rooms.

4. Sledmere’s Santa Experience

Join Sledmere’s Santa Experience for a day of festive cheer with a pinch of magic and sleigh loads of family fun. Explore the Christmas village with animals to meet, games to play and stories from the North Pole to be heard. Then it’s time to meet the big man himself! You’ll spend some time with Santa before heading to the VIP elf store to choose a gift. Don’t forget to take a ride on the festive tractor ride and see Sledmere’s beautiful herd of red deer.

5. Enjoy a Pantomime

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs arrives at Bridlington Spa this December, providing festive fun that the whole family will love. Featuring breathtaking scenery and special effects, sparkling costumes, spectacular song and dance along with plenty of fun, laughter and audience participation, Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs is the pantomime that’s simply wonderful and simply must be seen!

Parkway Beverley in association with TaleGate Theatre Productions invites you to be our guest for Beauty and the Beast, our magical pantomime for 2022. Follow the beautiful Belle as she is trapped in an enchanted castle by a fearsome beast. Pop songs, magic and silliness fill this pantomime full of family fun.

6. Sledging on Beverley Westwood

Looking for a fun and free activity? Head out to Beverley Westwood, perfect for sledding and making snowmen. With 600 acres of gently sloping hills, there’s plenty of space for snowball fights and making snow angels.

7. Christmas Lights and Christmas Markets

Gather as a family, wrapped up in wolly hats and cosy coats, and explore East Yorkshire’s Christmas light switch-on events and Christmas markets. Most include plenty of activities for families, including Santa parades, children’s rides, snow globes and live entertainment.

8. Reindeer Trail in Beverley

From 19th November to 31st December reindeers will be on the loose, hiding in cultural sites, shops, and eateries. Pick up a trail map from Beverley Tourist Information Centre and once you’ve found them all return your completed map to be in with a chance of winning a plush Cairngorm reindeer!

9. Jump Inc, Beverley

Santa will be coming to Jump Inc’s toddler morning to hear what your little ones have on their Christmas list. Enjoy some time on the park to bounce and play before meeting the big man himself in his grotto. You’ll open an early Christmas present and have breakfast with all your new friends. Afterwards, make reindeer food to leave out on Christmas Eve.

In addition, Santa’s elves will be back at the toddler sessions to find out who’s been good this year. There will be plenty of activities to keep your little ones entertained, including making a visit to the wish list station where you can write your Christmas list, decorate it, and give it to the elves to take back to Santa in Lapland.

10. Flamborough Fire Festival

Celebrate the New Year with the Flamborough Fire Festival, an event that is unique to the coastal village of Flamborough. The event includes torch processions, fire-juggling displays, a spectacular firework display, and the burning of a Viking longboat accompanied by traditional music.

Make this festive season extra special by enjoying the best of East Yorkshire with your little ones. And don’t forget, West Hale Gate Glamping is the perfect home base for these and other exciting events in the area.

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