Castleford Other Christmas Activities 2026

Get ready for the Castleford Light Switch-On! Explore a festive market for early Christmas shopping, enjoy delicious street food, and soak up the cheerful community atmosphere. Kids will love the funfair rides and a giant snowglobe. Don't miss the official...

Children under 16 with a guardian can participate in Christmas-themed arts and crafts activities at Santa's Crafty Workshop.

Children up to 6 years old can enjoy outdoor fun at Winter Wonderland Woodland Play. These sessions offer sensory play in a natural woodland setting.

Get into the festive spirit at the Pontefract Light Switch-On! This free, family-friendly event features a bustling market perfect for kicking off Christmas shopping, exciting funfair rides, and captivating performances from local talent. Don't miss the magical moment the town...

Experience the magic of Christmas with Santa's Grotto at various Yorkshire Garden Centres. Choose from immersive adventures like 'The Magical Pocket Watch' at Tong Garden Centre or classic Santa meet-and-greets at Tingley, York, and Pennine. Enjoy festive meals with Santa,...

Step into a magical winter wonderland at Harewood's Elf Village Father Christmas Experience. Families will be welcomed by cheerful elves for festive songs and a sing-along before embarking on a journey through Santa School. Create keepsakes, post wishes to the...

Get ready to kick off the festive season with the 'Light Up Wakefield' events! This series of light switch-on ceremonies, parades, and art installations across Wakefield, Castleford, Ossett, and Pontefract promises a magical start to the holidays. Explore festive markets,...

Discover the magic of Christmas with Santa's Grotto experiences at various Yorkshire Garden Centres. Choose between an immersive adventure at Tong Garden Centre, where you'll help solve the mystery of Santa's missing pocket watch, or a traditional meet-and-greet at Tingley,...

Embark on a magical journey aboard The Santa Express, a real steam train adventure to meet Santa Claus himself. Children will enjoy a festive Christmas Magic Show with Spike the Elf, create reindeer food, and write letters to Santa. An...

Pontefract Castle offers a Christmas wreath workshop using Powertex, fabric, lace, and decorative elements.

A Christmas candle painting workshop at Pontefract Castle allows participants to decorate candles with festive designs.

A 90-minute Christmas boat trip travels along Wakefield's canals and rivers aboard the 1929-built narrow boat Apollo. Santa will be on board for children 12 and under to receive a gift. Visitors may bring their own food and drinks; dogs...

A 2-hour wreath making workshop at Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, guided by Dottie's Florist, includes a hot drink or mulled wine on arrival and a festive buffet. This workshop is for adults aged 18 and over.

Wakefield Museum hosts a no-sew Christmas stocking workshop where participants use burlap stockings and various embellishments to create decorations.

This evening workshop, Christmas Papercut Lantern Workshop, teaches papercutting fundamentals for creating a festive lantern. Attendees learn safe knife techniques and explore paper behaviors, applying skills to templates or personal designs. Vellum and fairy lights are used to finish the...

A papercraft workshop teaches how to fold origami stars for a Christmas garland. Participants use various papers to create five-pointed stars, with all materials, a kit, and a video tutorial provided. The stars can also be used for gifts, cards,...

A beginner-friendly workshop to create watercolour Christmas cards and gift tags featuring snowmen and Christmas puddings. Practice in detailed work and painting curved lines is included. All equipment is provided.

Learn to paint three unique Christmas card designs – baubles, presents, and trees – using watercolors in this in-person workshop. All equipment is provided, and no prior experience is required.

Leeds' festive atmosphere will be captured on a two-hour Fujifilm photo walk on December 4, 2026, with free camera loans and low-light photography instruction.

Artist Hannah of Dear Prudence Macramé leads a workshop for beginners and experienced crafters to create macramé Christmas trees and snowflakes. Participants will leave with at least three handmade decorations.

Artist Hannah Sibai guides participants in a macramé workshop to create at least three festive decorations, including stars and a wreath. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with experience.

Learn to craft a Christmas wreath in a cozy, friendly setting. This workshop guides participants step-by-step through creating a natural foliage wreath with seasonal decorations. Mince pies and tea or coffee are included.

A fused glass Christmas wreath can be created at this workshop guided by Claire Myers from Cherry Tree Glass Studio. Participants will arrange colorful glass pieces, including gingerbread men and Christmas jumpers. No prior experience is needed, and all materials...

A lino printing workshop guides participants in creating handmade holiday cards and wrapping paper. Printmakers will teach attendees to carve designs into linoleum blocks for custom stationery. Matching wrapping paper can be printed for an additional cost. All materials are...

Impact Christmas Camp 2026 provides teenagers with a holiday experience focused on faith, fun, and friendship, aiming to create lasting memories. The camp fee includes a t-shirt, daily lunch, and transportation.

Artist Gemma Barnett leads a tin embossing workshop in 2026. Participants will learn hand embossing techniques to create Christmas-themed decorations like robins, owls, and holly wreaths. All materials are included for beginners, and finished pieces will be strung with ribbon.

Create personalized Christmas decorations at a hands-on workshop using colored clays and letter stamps. Suitable for all skill levels, the finished pieces are professionally fired and glazed.

A morning workshop on hand embroidery to craft a personalized Christmas table runner.

A watercolour workshop invites attendees to paint mini postcards for Christmas. An expert tutor will guide participants in creating seasonal artwork using watercolour techniques. Templates are provided, or guests can draw their own designs.

Create a stained glass hanging angel using the Tiffany copper-foil method. Participants will select colored and textured glasses to design their angel, learning to cut, shape, foil, and solder. All materials are provided.

Attendees can learn wreath making at Bagshaw Museum. This workshop focuses on creating a willow wreath from scratch, utilizing natural materials.

Vintage Rose Florist hosts a wreath-making evening with afternoon tea. The event includes finger sandwiches, savoury and sweet treats, a glass of fizz, and unlimited tea and coffee. All wreath-making materials are provided.

The Baubles & Bubbles Sip & Paint Event involves painting Christmas baubles. Prosecco is served during the activity.

Harewood House presents 'Magic at the Mansion,' transforming the historic house with Studio McGuire installations where furniture talks, presents share secrets, and portraits come alive.

Festive Soap Making Workshops guide participants in crafting eight unique, handcrafted soaps. Ingredients are high-quality and free from SLS and SLES. Designs feature winter scenes, snowflakes, and candy canes with festive scents.

Lino Printing Christmas Cards Workshop teaches participants to carve and print their own holiday cards. Artist Megan Dobbyn leads the session, providing all materials for beginners. Sweet treats and refreshments are offered.

Embark on a enchanting Christmas Wonder Ride aboard the Pugneys Light Railway. This festive event transforms the charming miniature railway within Pugneys Country Park into a magical holiday experience. Enjoy a delightful journey through a winter wonderland, surrounded by festive...

Experience a Christmas like no other at Cannon Hall Farm with Santa's Magical Elevator! Journey through the clouds to Santa's secret grotto, meet the elves, and choose a special gift from the Toy Factory. Enhance your visit with an optional...

Experience the magic of Christmas as Santa Claus arrives at Wetherells in Selby. Children can book a special visit to his fabulous winter grotto, located in the newly relocated toy department. Each child receives a hand-picked gift from Santa himself,...

All aboard for a magical Christmas adventure at the Middleton Railway! Families can embark on a festive train ride, meeting Santa Claus himself. This unique experience offers a charming journey through a decorated heritage railway, creating unforgettable holiday memories for...

Bring the little ones to meet Santa Claus for a magical breakfast experience. This festive event offers a delightful start to the holiday season, filled with cheer and seasonal fun for the whole family.