Your perfect guide to the holidays in Huddersfield is here! Explore all the best festive events and activities. Whether you're rediscovering your city or visiting for the first time, our guide highlights the best of Huddersfield's holidays.
Popular events abound this season, including Alice’s Christmas Wonderland, where enchanting decorations and delightful experiences await visitors of all ages. Families can also enjoy the interactive storytelling and festive fun featured in Mr Snow, designed to create memorable moments. And the Christmas Experience is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a festive journey filled with captivating sights and sounds. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Huddersfield
- The Christmas Experience (Lotherton)
- Alice’s Christmas Wonderland (Castle Howard)
- Mischief at the Mansion (Tong Garden Centre)
- Mr Snow (Tong Garden Centre)
- The Santa Express (Park Mill Way, Clayton West)
- White Rose Express Grotto (White Rose Shopping Centre)
- Magical Sleigh Ride (Piglets Adventure Farm)
- St Nicholas Fair (York)
- Scarborough Lights (Scarborough)
- Sheffield Christmas Market (Sheffield)
See these and even more events listed below!
Huddersfield Holiday Light Displays
Scarborough Lights
What to Expect:
Diverse light installations and interactive performances.
Description:
Scarborough Lights is a vibrant festival featuring a variety of free and affordable light shows, installations, and community activities throughout Scarborough, including both indoor and outdoor works and projections.
Where: Scarborough | More Info: Scarborough Lights
Huddersfield Holiday Markets and Shopping
St Nicholas Fair
What to Expect:
Sustainable and accessible holiday market with local traders.
Description:
St Nicholas Fair is a vibrant holiday market featuring 75 alpine chalets with local traders and artisan products, including street food and traditional mulled wine. The event prioritizes environmental sustainability and accessibility, offering a quieter period from 10am to 12pm daily and the Take A Seat Initiative for those with reduced mobility.
Where: York | More Info: St Nicholas Fair
Sheffield Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Celebrating local traders with a variety of seasonal food and unique gifts.
Description:
Sheffield Christmas Market offers an array of seasonal food and drink, unique gift ideas, and Alpine-themed bars, celebrating Sheffield's great independent traders with many local vendors.
Where: Sheffield | More Info: Sheffield Christmas Market
Huddersfield Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Alice’s Christmas Wonderland
What to Expect:
Immersive Alice-themed installations and themed dining experiences.
Description:
Explore Alice's Christmas party at Castle Howard, where you'll follow the White Rabbit through grand halls and regal rooms, encountering whimsical surprises and delightful decorations. Enjoy Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea, visit the Bauble Emporium, and toast marshmallows by the Christmas tree.
Where: Castle Howard | More Info: Alice’s Christmas Wonderland
Mr Snow
What to Expect:
Interactive Santa's Grotto with festive activities.
Description:
At Tong Garden Centre, families can celebrate Christmas with Santa's Grotto, where children can meet Father Christmas and choose a toy from his toyshop. The event also includes a festive breakfast experience in the Mezzanine, offering a delicious meal and an early Christmas gift from Santa.
Where: Tong Garden Centre | More Info: Mr Snow
New Year’s Eve Dining Experience
What to Expect:
Dazzling dining experience with wine pairing.
Description:
Savor a spectacular tasting menu accompanied by wine pairing in the elegant Lantern Room on New Year's Eve.
Where: Huddersfield | More Info: New Year’s Eve Dining Experience
New Year’s Party
What to Expect:
Exclusive black-tie New Year's Eve event with a four-course meal and live music.
Description:
Join us for a dazzling black-tie New Year's Eve celebration featuring welcome drinks, a four-course meal, festive novelties, and live music by a resident DJ and band.
Where: Huddersfield | More Info: New Year’s Party
TOP ABBA tribute
What to Expect:
ABBA-themed evening with live music and a delicious meal.
Description:
Join us for an unforgettable evening of ABBA music and tribute, featuring a fabulous 3-course meal and a top ABBA tribute performance.
Where: Huddersfield | More Info: TOP ABBA tribute
TOP ELVIS tribute
What to Expect:
Elvis tribute concert with a 3-course meal.
Description:
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and tribute as we celebrate the legendary Elvis Presley with a top-notch performance.
Where: Huddersfield | More Info: TOP ELVIS tribute
Huddersfield Other Holiday Activities
The Christmas Experience
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Description:
At The Christmas Experience at Lotherton, explore beautifully decorated halls, enchanting grounds, and gardens. Wander through twinkling light displays and discover interactive installations. Enhance your visit with crafts in the Elf Village, Mrs. Claus' tales, and weekend magic shows. Meet Santa for a special gift, creating lasting memories for all ages.
Where: Lotherton | More Info: The Christmas Experience
Mischief at the Mansion
What to Expect:
Interactive Santa experiences with diverse settings.
Description:
Explore various Santa experiences around Leeds, including visits to Bolton Abbey, Castle Howard, Harewood House, Lotherton's Christmas Experience, Mother Shipton's Magical Christmas Experience, and more. Each location offers unique interactions with Father Christmas and festive activities.
Where: Tong Garden Centre | More Info: Mischief at the Mansion
Magical Sleigh Ride
What to Expect:
Interactive sleigh ride with family-friendly activities.
Description:
Embark on a festive adventure with Piglets Adventure Farm's Magical Sleigh Rides, featuring a fun and interactive experience for the whole family.
Where: Piglets Adventure Farm | More Info: Magical Sleigh Ride
White Rose Express Grotto
What to Expect:
Santa meet-and-greet in a vintage train carriage
Description:
Meet Santa in a vintage train carriage at White Rose Shopping Centre. The White Rose Express Grotto offers a unique setting where children can share their Christmas wishes and receive a specially chosen gift. The event is designed to immerse children in the Christmas spirit, with sensory-friendly sessions available every Tuesday morning.
Where: White Rose Shopping Centre | More Info: White Rose Express Grotto
The Santa Express
What to Expect:
Return steam train ride to meet Santa.
Description:
Embark on a festive journey with The Santa Express, a return steam train ride from Clayton West Station to Shelley North Pole, featuring a delightful experience designed for children and young people.
Where: Park Mill Way, Clayton West | More Info: The Santa Express
Christmas Day Lunch
What to Expect:
Elegant family dining with a jolly team.
Description:
Gather your family for a delicious 5-course menu on Christmas Day, accompanied by the jolly team at Manor House Lindley.
Where: Huddersfield | More Info: Christmas Day Lunch
Boxing Day Lunch
What to Expect:
Hearty seasonal dishes in a cozy pub setting.
Description:
Savor hearty, seasonal dishes like Minted Lamb Shank and King Prawn Cocktail at Yorkshire Rose in Huddersfield, perfect for a cozy winter gathering with friends and family.
Where: Huddersfield | More Info: Boxing Day Lunch
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- Hyde (18 miles)
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- Northwich (41 miles)
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