From the iconic Krampus Run in Whitby, to the stunning Sewerby Winter Woodland and glowing Scarborough Lights, there are a number of magical and exciting events across the coast this holiday season.
Here are 29 fun-filled festivities to enjoy this December!
5. What's on in December
Castle Howard has opened their 2025 Christmas event, Christmas at Castle Howard with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The 300-year-old House has become an immersive Christmas experience, dressed in set pieces, decorations, floristry, projections, lighting and sounds, to delight tens of thousands of visitors over a 7-week period from 13 November to 4 January. Photo: James Hardisty
6. What's on in December
Christmas at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is full of festive events. Enjoy cosy short breaks in the camping coaches or station house, and take in the beauty of the North Yorkshire countryside. Delight in festive experiences like the Santa Express Services, Christmas Pullman dining, Whitby Winter Excursions, or afternoon tea aboard the Great Western Saloon. Host a unique Christmas party by chartering the beautifully decorated carriage or treat yourself to a winter journey with festive treats from Betty's Bar. Photo: Visit North Yorkshire
7. What's on in December
North Yorkshire Water Park have a number of Christmassy events this December. There will be Santa’s Grotto, Breakfast with Santa and a free elf walk. There is also 'a slice of Christmas' - choose one festive activity, Archery, Axe Throwing, Puzzle Rooms, or Escape Room, then enjoy a Christmas-themed pizza topped with turkey, pigs in blankets, cranberry sauce, and red onion. All events take place on various dates throughout all of December. Photo: NYWP
8. What's on in December
Christmas opening at Burton Agnes Hall will run from Saturday 15 November to Tuesday 23 December, from 11am until 5pm daily. The house will be decorated with original, handmade decorations, with many crafted from flowers and foliage cropped and dried from the walled garden. There will be a trail of giant, hand-carved and painted candy canes in the woodland behind the house. A special late opening with carols and mulled wine until 9pm is on Thursday 11 December. Please note that there are specific tickets for the late night opening available online now. Photo: Visit North Yorkshire