From pantomimes and concerts to boxing day dips and New Year parties, a number of exciting events are set to take place on the Yorkshire coast.
Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington all have a fantastic range of things to do from Christmas and into the New Year.
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13. Yorkshire coast Christmas and New Year events
Santa Specials at Scarborough North Bay Railway will be running on selected dates until December 24.Fun for all the family – all aboard the magical Christmas Express, immerse yourself in festive wonder as this very special train takes you on a journey to Lapland Central. Whilst waiting to see Santa, adults can enjoy complimentary seasonal refreshments including mince pies, hot chocolate and mulled wine, with juice and biscuits for the children. There will be the chance to have a ride on Santa’s sleigh, write your letter to Santa, make your own Reindeer food and much more to keep all entertained! Photo: Discover Yorkshire Coast
14. Yorkshire coast Christmas and New Year events
Robin Hood will be performed at the YMCA theatre on St Thomas Street, Scarborough. It will run from December 26 until January 6. Specially written and directed by Claire Rebekah Jones. Photo: Discover Yorkshire Coast
15. Yorkshire coast Christmas and New Year events
Whitby Lions Boxing Day Dip will take place in Whitby on December 26. This fun and frantic event has now been running over the last 45 years, seeing numbers soar from a handful of local citizens to over 150 eager individuals travelling from far and wide, desperate to run into the wintery ice cold waves of the North Sea. Photo: Discover Yorkshire Coast
16. Yorkshire coast Christmas and New Year events
Boxing Day Football Match and Raft Race will take place at South Bay Beach, Scarborough on December 26. Each year crowds gather on Scarborough’s South Bay beach to witness the Fishermen versus the Firemen football match followed by the hilarious fancy dress ‘crazy’ raft race from the harbour quayside. All played in good humour and at full time the opposing team are dragged down to the sea and dunked! So come along brave the fresh sea air to support this worthwhile cause dating back to 1800s whilst being thoroughly entertained! Photo: Discover Yorkshire Coast