Christmas on the YORKSHIRE COAST &
NORTH YORK MOORS
Christmas on the
YORKSHIRE COAST & NORTH YORK MOORS
As the clocks go back and the darker nights draw in, the Yorkshire Coast and North York Moors begin to turn into a winter wonderland. As frost lines the woodland landscapes and the crisp sea breeze whistles through the streets, there’s no doubt that the festive season is now upon us. What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to embrace the wintery weather and enjoy the holiday celebrations that are being held!
CONTENTS Page Santa Arrives..........................................................................3 Santa Locations.....................................................................3 Countdown to Christmas .................................................. 4 Scarborough Market Hall Events..................................... 4 Scarborough Sparkle........................................................... 5 Whitby Krampus Run.......................................................... 6 Whitby Christmas Festival................................................. 7 Whitby Winterfest................................................................ 7 The Twelve Days of Christmas......................................... 8 A Victorian Christmas......................................................... 9 Festive Filey Events........................................................... 10 Robin Hood’s Bay Victorian Weekend......................... 10 Santa Railway Specials.......................................................11 Christmas Shows & Pantos......................................12 & 13 North York Moors Events.........................................14 & 15 All Events at a Glance........................................................16 Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the information contained within this publication is accurate, Scarborough Borough Council and Welcome to Yorkshire and its partners cannot accept responsibility in respect of any error, misstatement or alteration which may have occurred. No recommendation of any particular event is implied by its inclusion in the guide.
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SANTA ARRIVES
SCARBOROUGH HARBOUR
17 NOVEMBER
Santa will arrive by fishing boat at approximately 10:30am and will make his way from West Pier up through the town centre to take up residence in his grotto at Boyes Department Store. The grotto will open to the public when he arrives, which is expected to be between 12:00pm and 12.30pm.
GROTTO TIMES: 17 November - 24 December Mon-Fri: 09:30am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm Sat: 09:30am – 5pm, Sun: 10:30am – 3:30pm * All times are subject to change
Photo: Dave Barry of Scarborough Review
OTHER SANTA LOCATIONS
DECEMBER
Visit to Father Christmas at Nunnington Hall
Sunday Lunch with Santa at The Grand Hotel
1 - 2, 8 - 9 & 15 - 16 December 11am – 4pm
9 & 16 December 12pm – 2pm
Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary
Father Christmas in his Courtyard Grotto at Burton Agnes Hall
1 – 24 December (see website for details)
Santa’s Magical Grotto & Deer Park at Sledmere House
Weekends in December (except 29 & 30 December) 12pm – 4pm
8 & 9 December, 15 & 16 December 10am – 4pm
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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
SCARBOROUGH SOUTH BAY
18 NOVEMBER
Scarborough’s South Bay hosts ‘Countdown to Christmas’, an event to get everyone in the festive mood for the run up to Christmas!
Event starts: 4pm Fireworks: 5pm
FREE ENTRY
SCARBOROUGH MARKET HALL EVENTS Christmas in the Market
The Christmas Show
Merry Christmas ft. East 17
24 & 25 November 11am – 3pm
1 December Doors open 6:30pm, show starts 7:30pm
Start your Christmas shopping at Scarborough Market & Vaults festival; enjoy handmade crafts, entertainment and festive food and drink.
Enjoy an evening of dancing, music and true entertainment with Twilight Production’s Christmas Show.
23 December Doors open 7pm East 17 performance 8:45pm Meet & Greet at Apollo 10pm
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FREE ENTRY
Scarborough Sparkle
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WHITBY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
MARINA FRONT CAR PARK, WHITBY
16 - 18 NOVEMBER
There will be stalls, attractions and all sorts of festive events for all the whole family to enjoy! At the heart of the festival is the wonderful Christmas Market, with a spectacular range of stalls featuring local artists and artisans as well as many food and drink outlets showcasing their wonderful products. The weekend will kick off on Friday at 5pm with the magnificent Community Lantern Procession! Look forward to music from Yorkshire Coast Radio followed by the Christmas light switch on, Santa’s sleigh, rides, dance and a spectacular fireworks display on Saturday 17th!
WHITBY WINTERFEST
WHITBY PAVILION
1 - 2 DECEMBER
There will be a variety of locally produced food , individually crafted jewellery and gifts, handmade art works and much more. Each day there will be a host of entertainment from local groups and performers on the main stage with a seating area in front for visitors to enjoy the performances. As with all great Christmas events Santa will also be there in his specially created Grotto! Open from: 10am – 6pm
FREE ENTRY
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THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS AT
CASTLE HOWARD 17 NOVEMBER – 31 DECEMBER Inspirational design team Charlotte Lloyd Webber and Bretta Gereke have worked with the theme ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ to produce a stunning array of flamboyant displays. As well as these breath-taking visual displays, Castle Howard will also feature Christmas favourites including; a visit from Father Christmas; the spectacular 25 foot Christmas tree in the Great Hall; festive food choices, live music in the House, and of course a wide range of gift opportunities in Castle Howard’s varied shops.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUMS A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
RYEDALE FOLK MUSEUM
1 – 2 DECEMBER
ROTUNDA MUSEUM
2 – 23 DECEMBER
Discover the splendour of a Victorian Christmas all around the Museum! There’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Get hands-on with some festive crafty fun. Dress-up in the Daylight Photographic Studio and pose for pictures in your favourite Victorian outfits. Try your hand at Victorian fair games or see if it’s your lucky day at the tombola. Enjoy demonstrations of Victorian dancing and festive story telling.
FESTIVE FUN
2 – 23 December (various dates) Explore and create with us in the run up to Christmas! Join us for a varied programme of festive fun for the whole family and explore our unique collections. Unlock your imagination and create!
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FESTIVE FILEY
1 DECEMBER
Filey’s ‘Fishtive’ Christmas Tree at Coble Landing 1 December 4:30pm – 5:30pm, light switch on at 5pm
Built from creel (lobster) pots and all things fishy, this year’s tree promises to be bigger and brighter than ever before! There will be food and drink, Christmas entertainment , real snow, a fish sleigh and Santa himself will even be there! Special guest Sir Gary Verity from Welcome to Yorkshire will also be there to host the light switch on!
Filey Christmas Shopping Event at Filey Evron Centre 1 December 4:30pm
A fun- filled day and evening with craft and gift stalls, Santa’s grotto, local history walk, face painting, pub entertainment, Kingstown Pipers, carol singers, hunt the dragon competition, Filey Fishermen’s Choir, Birds of Prey and THE SALTS in concert at the Evron Centre.
ROBIN HOOD’S BAY VICTORIAN WEEKEND
7 - 9 DECEMBER
A great opportunity for visitors and residents to embrace traditional Victorian times! Embracing all things old and new - this event is great for the whole family with events including: Victorian costumes, beer festival, traditional & beach games, live music and ghost and smugglers walks. With the streets also lined with lights, Christmas trees and wreaths it’s sure to get you in the festive spirit! Humbug! discoveryorkshirecoast.com
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SANTA SPECIALS NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY
ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
PICKERING & GROSMONT STATIONS
EVERY WEEKEND IN DECEMBER (except 29th & 30th) Departing from Pickering and Grosmont Stations, the Santa Express brings Christmas to life and gives children the chance to meet the legendary man himself on board the train. • Santa will visit you in your seat and see if you’ve been good or bad?
• Meet Santa’s Helpers on-board as they tell Christmas stories along the way! • Mince Pie, Hot Drink & Alcoholic Tipple for each adult. • Juice and a piece of fruit for each child. • Meet baby reindeers! See the website for departure times and ticket prices.
SANTA SPECIALS NORTH BAY RAILWAY & SKY TRAIL ADVENTURE
ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
VARIOUS DATES Come down to the North Bay Railway in Scarborough to join in the festive celebrations, and most importantly meet Santa himself. A special Evening Santa Express will also be running throughout December! Every child will receive a quality gift and there will be a mince pie and festive tipple for the adults. See the website for full details on dates, prices and departure times. yorkshire.com · northyorkmoors.org.uk
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Christmas Shows
SCARBOROUGH SPA
ROBIN HOOD AND THE BABES IN THE WOOD, Scarborough Spa 8 DECEMBER – 1 JANUARY (VARIOUS DATES) THE NUTCRACKER, Scarborough Spa 23 NOVEMBER MAGIC MIKE’S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, Scarborough Spa 4 & 24 DECEMBER THE 21ST FESTIVE SPECTACULAR CHARITY CAROL CONCERT, Scarborough Spa 8 DECEMBER A CHRISTMAS TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC, Scarborough Spa 9 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS TEA DANCE WITH HOWARD BEAUMONT, Scarborough Spa 21 DECEMBER
WHITBY PAVILION LOVE MACHINE CHRISTMAS SHOW, Whitby Pavilion 6 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS TEA DANCE, Whitby Pavilion 11 DECEMBER MAGIC MIKE’S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL at Whitby Pavilion 22 DECEMBER
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& Pantomimes YMCA THEATRE
A CHRISTMAS CAROUSEL at YMCA Theatre 17 – 18 NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS CRACKER YMCA 30 NOVEMBER – 2 DECEMBER ROCKIN CAROLS YMCA 3 – 4 DECEMBER A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVENING WITH GERVASE PHINN, YMCA 5 DECEMBER PETER PAN, YMCA VARIOUS DATES FROM 26 DECEMBER – 5 JANUARY
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 6 DECEMBER – 30 DECEMBER Daft, exciting and filled with brilliant songs, Alice in Wonderland is a delight for all the family. This year, the team that brought you the smash hit Christmas shows ‘ A (Scarborough) Christmas Carol’ and ‘Pinocchio’ invite you to join a grown up Alice in Boyes on a crowded Christmas Eve, as Alice falls down the rabbit hole once again to find she’s still a child in Wonderland… but Wonderland has changed. yorkshire.com · northyorkmoors.org.uk
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NORTH YO
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
THE MOORS NATIONAL PARK CENTRE DANBY
17 - 18 NOVEMBER
Browse and buy seasonal gifts and decorations! A variety of stalls showcasing the very best of local arts, crafts and produce. Other attractions include a visit from Father Christmas, traditional music and children’s crafts.
STORY TIME WITH SANTA STARRING PETER RABBIT
FLAMINGO LAND
24 NOVEMBER – 24 DECEMBER
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NORTON SANTA FUN RUN & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
COMMERCIAL STREET, NORTON
SUN 2 DECEMBER
FROM 2PM Hosted by Minster F.M, Special Guest Ryan Swain, Fairground Stalls, Entertainment, Hot Food & Drinks, Wind Up Horses, Santa’s Grotto, Santa’s Sleigh RACES AT 3PM, 3.3OPM, 3.45PM & 4PM Santa Fun Run ( adults I 5 +) 3pm, Santa’s Sidekicks (II -14yrs) 3 :30pm, Santa’s Little Helpers (8-1Oyrs) 3:45pm, Santa’s Elves (4-7yrs) 4pm FREE SANTA SUIT. MEDAL & CERTIFICATE Entry Fee £5 Children, £10 Adult CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON AT 4.3OPM with Santa, Ryan and the Race Winners
CHRISTMAS MARKET
MALTON
9am – 3pm The Christmas market will be awash with festive foodie goodies and unique gifts! Expect figgy puddings, perfectly prepared turkey and goose, award-winning macarons, mulled wine, chestnuts, gin and much more!
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8 – 9 DECEMBER
At a glance 14 Nov – 23 Dec 16 – 18 Nov 17 Nov – 31 Dec 17 – 18 Nov 17 Nov – 16 Dec (various dates) 17 Nov 17 Nov – 24 Dec 17 – 18 Nov 18 Nov 23 Nov 24 – 25 Nov 24 Nov – 24 Dec (various dates) 24 Nov 24 & 25 Nov 29 Nov 30 Nov - 02 Dec 30 Nov - 02 Dec 30 Nov 01 – 16 Dec 01 – 16 Dec (various dates) 01 – 24 Dec (various dates) 01 - 24 Dec (various dates) 01 – 23 Dec (various dates) 01 – 02 Dec 01 Dec 01 Dec 01 – 02 Dec 01 – 16 Dec (various dates) 01 Dec 01 Dec 02, 09, 16 & 23 Dec 03 – 04 Dec 05 – 07 Dec 05 Dec 05 Dec 06 – 30 Dec (various dates) 07 – 09 Dec 07 – 09 Dec 08, 09, 15, 16 Dec 08 – 09 Dec 08 Dec – 01 Jan 08 Dec 09 & 16 Dec 09 Dec 09 & 16 Dec 11 Dec 21 Dec
Christmas Opening Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens Christmas Festival Whitby The Twelve Days of Christmas Castle Howard Christmas Craft Fair The Moors National Park Centre Christmas at Nunnington Hall Nunnington Hall Santa Arrives Scarborough Harbour Santa’s Grotto Boyes A Christmas Carousel YMCA Theatre Countdown to Christmas Scarborough South Bay The Nutcracker Scarborough Spa Sutton Bank’s Annual Christmas Shopping Weekend Sutton Bank Story Time with Santa starring Peter Rabbit Flamingo Land Music in the Market Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults Christmas in the Market Scarborough Market Hall Willow Wreaths The Yorkshire Arboretum Scarborough Sparkle Scarborough Open Air Theatre Christmas Cracker YMCA Theatre Yuletide Museum Night Ryedale Folk Museum Best of Helmsley themed Christmas Tree Helmsley Mrs Claus Kidmas Hangout Brunswick Shopping Centre Visit Santa Scarborough Sea Life Sanctuary Santa Specials North Bay Railway Santa Specials North Yorkshire Moors Railway A Victorian Christmas Ryedale Folk Museum Filey Christmas Shopping Event Filey Evron Centre Filey’s ‘Fishtive’ Christmas Tree Coble Landing Whitby Winterfest Whitby Pavilion Visit to Father Christmas Nunnington Hall Krampus Run Whitby The Christmas Show Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults Festive Fun Rotunda Museum Rockin Carols YMCA Theatre Christmas Wreath & Garland Making Scampston Hall Paul Wheater Christmas Special Filey Evron Centre A Special Christmas Evening with Gervase Phinn YMCA Theatre Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Stephen Joseph Theatre Christmas Craft & Food Fair Sledmere House Victorian Weekend Robin Hood’s Bay Santa’s Grotto & Deer Park Trips Sledmere House Malton Christmas Market Malton Market Place Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood Scarborough Spa The 21st Festive Spectacular Charity Carol Concert Scarborough Spa Sunday Lunch with Santa The Grand Hotel A Christmas Teddy Bears’ Picnic Scarborough Spa Festive Carol Singing Nunnington Hall Christmas Tea Dance Whitby Pavilion Christmas Tea Dance with Howard Beaumont Scarborough Spa
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