Christmas on the Yorkshire Coast
Nowhere celebrates Christmas quite like the Yorkshire Coast! From glittering Christmas light displays and parades, to festive shows and cabarets, discover the true meaning of Christmas this year in Scarborough, Whitby, Filey and Bridlington.
With so much to see and do when spending your Christmas on the coast, our team here at DYC thought we would put together another comprehensive and easy-to-digest guide for you all to enjoy and refer to over Christmas.
Discover the perfect destination at Christmas for you and your loved ones right here on the Yorkshire Coast, including ideas on the best places to stay, Christmas events, special offers and suggestions for the best things to do when visiting the coast over the Christmas holidays.
It's Christmas!
Halloween Face Painting
Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Church Lane, Sewerby, BRIDLINGTON, Yorkshire, YO15 1EA
Mon 29 Oct 2018
Celebrate Halloween with face painting at Sewerby Hall and Gardens.
Witch Crafts and Potion Making
Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Church Lane, Sewerby, BRIDLINGTON, Yorkshire, YO15 1EA
Wed 31 Oct 2018
Help make Witches Brew or Witch Puppets amongst other craft activities.
Christmas Shop
Sledmere House, Sledmere House, Sledmere, DRIFFIELD, Yorkshire, YO25 3XG
Thu 1 Nov - Sat 22 Dec 2018
Guinea Bird Gifts will be opening its Christmas doors to a wonderland of all things festive.
Christmas Wildlife Art Exhibition
Robert Fuller Gallery, Fotherdale Farm, Thixendale, Malton, YO17 9LS
Sat 3 - Sun 25 Nov 2018
See paintings, prints, video and photographs at this new art exhibition designed to celebrate the stark beauty of the countryside in winter.
Whitby Christmas Festival
Marina Back Car Park, Langborne Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1YN
Fri 16 - Sun 18 Nov 2018
The Whitby Christmas Festival is back for 2018 and will be held on 16th, 17th and 18th of November this year.
Christmas
Castle Howard, Castle Howard Estate Limited., Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA
Sat 17 Nov - Mon 31 Dec 2018
Each year Castle Howard is transformed when the house is hand decorated for the festive season.
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Castle Howard, Castle Howard Estate Limited., Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA
Sat 17 Nov - Mon 31 Dec 2018
Charlotte Lloyd Webber and Brette Gerecke will apply their theatrical vision and skill to transform Castle Howard's already grand state rooms with festive decorative magnificence, inspired by the theatrical splendour of Castle Howard itself
Christmas Craft Fair
The Moors National Park Centre, Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB
Sat 17 - Sun 18 Nov 2018
Our annual Christmas Fair is the ideal place to browse and buy seasonal gifts and decorations.
Christmas Craft Fair
Ayton Village Hall, Ayton Village Hall, Wilsons Lane, East Ayton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 9HY
Sun 18 Nov 2018
Visit the Ayton Village Hall for their annual Christmas Craft Fair.
Christmas Tea Dance
The Scarborough Fair Collection, Lebberston Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NU
Wed 28 - Fri 30 Nov 2018
Come along for a special Christmas Tea Dance. Get into the spirit of Christmas and dance along to some classic melodies!
Yuletide Museum at Night
Ryedale Folk Museum, Hutton-le-Hole, Nr. Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO62 6UA
Fri 30 Nov 2018
A rare chance to visit a selection of the Museum’s atmospheric buildings at night – all ready for Christmas.
Christmas Tribute Night with Bruno Mars
The Mayfield Seamer, 10-11 Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4RF
Fri 30 Nov 2018
SOLD OUT! Jeff Dingle as 'Bruno Mars', He looks like him and has the moves to match. Join us for this unmissable evening with great music, fun and dancing. Performing all of this global mega-star’s greatest hits his songs.
Santa Special
North Bay Railway & Sky Trail Adventure, Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6PF
Sat 1 - Mon 24 Dec 2018
Come down to the North Bay Railway in Scarborough to join in the festive celebrations, and most importantly meet San
Santa Specials Pickering 2018
North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering Station, Park Street, Pickering, YO18 7AJ
Sat 1 - Sun 2 Dec 2018
Start: 1st December, 2018 at 9:30am
Santa Specials Grosmont 2018
North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering Station, Park Street, Pickering, YO18 7AJ
Sat 1 - Sun 2 Dec 2018
Santa Claus is coming to the… North Yorkshire Moors Railway!
Filey's 'Fishtive' Christmas Tree
Coble Landing, Coble Landing, The Beach, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9LF
Sat 1 Dec 2018
Filey's "Fishtive" Christmas tree will be appearing on Coble Landing for the second year. After the success of last years', which was built of creel (lobster) pots and all things fishy, this year's tree promises to be bigger and brighter.
Christmas Light Switch On
Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8DY
Sat 1 Dec 2018
For a small town, Pickering makes a big deal out of its Christmas Lights switch on, with a special celebratory event held each year, packed with music and family friendly, festive entertainment.
Christmas Franki Valli Tribute Night
The Mayfield Seamer, 10-11 Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4RF
Sat 1 Dec 2018
Owen Vaughn takes you on a journey of the most well-known Franki Valli songs to dance the night away... Big Girls Don't Cry, Sherry & Walk Like A Man.
Santa's Grotto & Deer Park Trips
Sledmere House, Sledmere House, Sledmere, DRIFFIELD, Yorkshire, YO25 3XG
Sun 2 Dec 2018
Children can visit Santa's magical Grotto and tell him all their Christmas wishes. Tractor and Trailer Trips to the Deer Park for the whole family too!
Christmas Tree Exhibition 2018
St Mary's Parish Church, Whitby, Abbey Plain, East Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT
Sun 2 Dec 2018
Preview Afternoon: Sunday 2 December at 3 pm. Preview will start with an Advent Carol Service. Closed after the service on Christmas Day. Please note that the Exhibition may be closed when services are taking place.
