Christmas and New Year on The Yorkshire Coast

Discover the place for Festive Fun this year with us. With family-friendly experiences you’d expect at Christmas including Christmas markets packed with the perfect gifts from independent traders and Ice Rinks in both Scarborough and Whitby that will have you and your friends and loved ones whizzing around in no time.

You will have the chance to explore events and festivals that could only take place on the Yorkshire coast. Where else but Filey could you marvel at the famous Fishtive Tree? Or take in the gothic splendour of Whitby’s Krampus Run – something that has to be seen to be truly believed!

Alongside the superb selection of independent and national retailers located across the Yorkshire coast you can also indulge in the finest food and drink, it is Christmas, after all.

Plus, don’t miss the regular weekend entertainment that will bring the streets of Scarborough to life in the run up to the big day.

We’ve pulled together the very best Christmas experiences from across the Yorkshire coast to help you plan the perfect visit. Don’t forget to check out the great accommodation options on offer to make your trip really special.

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Boxing Day Football Match & Raft Race

Address

South Bay Beach, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1PD

Telephone
07711 252060

Scarborough

Join us for these traditional annual sporting events all in aid of the Fisherman and Firemen Charity fund.

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From:
26 Dec 2022

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Santa Specials at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Address

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering Station, Pickering, YO18 7AJ

info@nymr.co.uk

Pickering

Santa Claus is coming to … the North Yorkshire Moors Railway!
3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 December
Join Santa and his special team of elves at either Pickering or Grosmont Station before a magical adventure aboard the Santa…

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3 Dec 2022to24 Dec 2022

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Scarborough Christmas Activities - 10th December

Address

Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1UE

tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

From 10.15am until 4pm visit Scarborough Town Centre for a host of festive activities for all the family to enjoy!

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10 Dec 2022Open 10:45 - 16:00

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Scarborough Christmas Activities - 11th December

Address

Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1UE

tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

From 10.15am until 4pm visit Scarborough Town Centre for a host of festive activities for all the family to enjoy!

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11 Dec 2022Open 10:30 - 16:00

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Scarborough Christmas Activities - 17th December

Address

Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1UE

tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

From 10.15am until 4pm visit Scarborough Town Centre for a host of festive activities for all the family to enjoy!

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17 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Scarborough Christmas Activities - 18th December

Address

Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1UE

tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

From 10.15am until 4pm visit Scarborough Town Centre for a host of festive activities for all the family to enjoy!

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From:
18 Dec 2022Open 10:45 - 15:30

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Scarborough Ice Rink

Address

North Street Car Park, North Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1DE

Telephone
01723 818111

Scarborough

Scarborough's very own real ice rink is back! Opening 9th December, come down and enjoy this perfect festive activity. As well as the rink, there will be a bar and roaring fire inside our adjacent large tipi and various stalls outside will sell…

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9 Dec 2022to3 Jan 2023Open 11:00 - 20:00

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Whitby Ice Rink

Address

Endeavour Wharf, Langborne Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1YW

Telephone
01723 383636

andy@nanotime.co.uk

Whitby

Lets go Ice Skating! A wonderful winter event in the heart of Whitby, back again in 2022 – bigger and better.

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2 Dec 2022to2 Jan 2023Open 11:00 - 20:00

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A Christmas Carol

Address

Kemps General Store Ltd, Malton, Malton, YO17 7LP

Malton

An immersive theatre and dining experience in the streets and buildings of Malton.
Follow Dickens around Malton’s beautiful marketplace, as he tells the story and brings to life, before your eyes, the classic and loved characters of A Christmas…

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A Christmas Carol

Address

Scarborough Market Hall, St Helen's Square, Scarborough, YO11 1EU

Telephone
01723 373579

scarboroughmarkethall@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

PQA Scarborough Main Academy presents 'A Christmas Carol'.

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11 Dec 2022Open 14:30 -

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A Very Merry Whitby Christmas

Address

Hetty And Betty, 7 Baxtergate, Whitby, YO21 1BW

Telephone
07398 175309

bookings@hettyandbetty.co.uk

Whitby

Join us for one of our spectacular Christmas parties! Whether it’s the Vintage Afternoon Tea party with friends; the glitz and glamour of our Black Tie Turkey, Tinsel and Twinkle Toes show with work colleagues; or our BIG Family Christmas Party with…

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16 Dec 2022Open 14:00 -
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Art for Christmas

Address

National Trust: Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, York, YO62 5UY

Telephone
01439 748283

nunningtonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

York

The much-loved community art exhibition is back! Submit your artwork for a chance to exhibit at Nunnington Hall over the winter period. It doesn't have to be Christmas themed and we accept artwork submissions from anybody. Art to go on display will…

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Beauty and the Beast

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Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

Join us for a beast of a tale that’s as old as time as Tom Rolfe Productions present a real beauty of a pantomime with stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and hilarious comedy!
After the success of last years Christmas pantomime ‘Aladdin’ Tom…

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9 Dec 2022Open 19:00 -
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Brass at Christmas - Malton White Star Band

Address

The Milton Rooms, Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LX

Telephone
01653 696240

info@themiltonrooms.com

Malton

The concert will be full of Christmas cheer. There is the contrast of the much loved sound of the Brass Band at Christmas, with the wonderful sound of children's voices and the popular ukuleles. Lots to listen to, join in with, and simply…

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From:
8 Dec 2022Open 19:00 -

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Buddy Holly and the Cricketers -- Holly at Christmas

Address

Stephen Joseph Theatre, Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW

Telephone
01723 370541

enquiries@sjt.uk.com

Scarborough

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies!
Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all…

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From:
8 Dec 2022Open 19:30 - 21:50

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