12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
A Dickens of a Christmas at Castle Howard
The great house dressed for Christmas on a different theme each year, with a giant tree in the Great Hall.
28–29 Nov 2026
Photo: Pjmc at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Lantern-making workshops at Ampleforth Abbey
Make a lantern for the abbey's Advent procession
Children and families make lanterns ahead of the lantern procession and carol service on 6 December.
Other events coming up
13–15 Nov 2026
Cropton Beer Festival
A village beer festival with dozens of Yorkshire ales, live music and the brewery on the doorstep.
13–15 Nov 2026
Whitby Christmas Festival
Craft and food stalls, live music and children's entertainment on the Marina Front and around the town centre over a mid-November weekend.