What's On In The Yorkshire Dales


Please note that these events may be subject to change or cancellation, please check all the details with the event organiser before attending.


Hebden Bridge Christmas Market

Hebden Brige

Set in beautiful Calderdale’s Hebden Bridge with over 60 stalls offering local produce, artisan food, drink and unique crafts

Meet Mother Christmas

Dales Countryside Museum Burtersett Road Station Yard, Hawes

Come along to meet Mother Christmas, write and post your letter to Santa, have fun doing some Christmas crafting and enjoy a luxury hot chocolate at the Firebox café.

Malham Cove Magical Full Moon Walk

Malham National Park Centre Chapel Gate, Malham

Come for a Dark Skies walk! This evening, we will walk to Janet's Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar and the legendary Malham Cove.

Santa’s Grotto at Ingleborough Cave

Ingleborough Caves

Join Santa’s Elves on a magical journey into an underground winter wonderland this December, with Christmassy decorations and coloured lighting bringing the cave to life, where a special visitor is waiting along with his HUGE table of presents!

Yore Mill Craft Shop and Gallery Christmas Weekend.

Yore Mill Craft Shop and Gallery Leyburn

Come and join us at Yore Mill Craft Shop and Gallery at Aysgarth Falls for a cup of mulled wine and a mince pie and look around our range of seasonal items as well as our extensive range of works by over 50 local and regional artists and makers. You’ll hopefully find that little something …

Festive Afternoon Teas

The Green Howards Museum Richmond

Enjoy a festive afternoon tea in the stunning surroundings of our Normanby Room, all set for the season.

Father Christmas at Bolton Abbey

Bolton Castle Nr Leyburn, North Yorkshire

Father Christmas returns to Bolton Abbey this winter. Step into his twinkling Christmas Village, tucked away in the heart of Strid Wood and see what enchanting experience awaits.

Santa’s Grotto at Ingleborough Cave

Ingleborough Caves

Join Santa’s Elves on a magical journey into an underground winter wonderland this December, with Christmassy decorations and coloured lighting bringing the cave to life, where a special visitor is waiting along with his HUGE table of presents!

Jack and The Beanstalk Panto

Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, Settle

Prepare for a spellbinding adventure at Settle Victoria Hall- The World’s Oldest Music Hall with the Jack and The Beanstalk Pantomime, in collaboration with The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.

Christmas Fun & Games Afternoon [Wynbury Stables]

Wynbury Stables West Witton, Leyburn

From traditional gymkhana games (Bending/egg & Spoon/grandmothers footsteps/blindfolded guiding and more!) , to accumulator jumping/Chase me charlie/Narrowest jumping and more..) , there will be something for everyone, even lead rein riders!


Please note that these events may be subject to change or cancellation, please check all the details with the event organiser before attending.