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.
Sat 5 Dec 2026
Photo: Marathon , CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Thornton-le-Dale Christmas lights switch-on
The picture-postcard village by the beck lights up for Christmas
These dates are based on when this event usually takes place and have not been confirmed by the organiser for this year. Please check before travelling.
Thornton-le-Dale's lights switch-on. The date is still to be confirmed by the organisers.
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.