Other Christmas Activities Near Dewsbury 2026

Families board a steam train for a journey from Clayton West Station to Shelley North Pole to meet Father Christmas one-on-one in his grotto. Every child receives an age-appropriate gift, and guests over twelve months receive an edible festive treat....

Visitors can browse a festive market offering early Christmas shopping, street food, and drinks while enjoying a community atmosphere. The main stage features live entertainment from local performers, leading up to the official town light switch-on. Children and families can...

Families walk through the festive Santa Lodge for a private meeting and photo opportunity with Santa. Children receive a special key unlocking the Toy Factory, where they can choose any gift they want and take photos with the elves. The...

Families explore Father Christmas' Village to discover festive traditions from around the world alongside outdoor bushcraft adventures. Children can take part in fire lighting, storytelling, and crafting, as well as self-led activities like toasting marshmallows and reindeer hoopla. The experience...

Visitors can browse festive markets at Ossett Town Hall to purchase holiday gifts and enjoy delicious street food and drinks. Local musicians and performers take the main stage throughout the afternoon, with funfair rides and a giant snowglobe for children...

Visitors board festive train rides at the historic Middleton Railway to celebrate the holiday season. Children up to ten years old can meet Santa and receive a special present. The experience provides a traditional Yorkshire Christmas outing for the whole...

The festival fills Halifax Minster with over 40 illuminated Christmas trees, many mounted on top of the pews. Visitors can browse the displays, take part in activities, listen to live music, and enjoy refreshments. Following the festival, the trees stay...

Visitors board the Christmas wonder train for a festive journey along the tracks after the sun goes down. The trip travels around the Pugneys Country Park lake, offering an evening outdoor experience for visitors. It is designed as an open-air...

Visitors can meet Santa alongside character appearances from Spidey and singing Princesses. The event includes a Christmas disco for young children as well as an individual meet-and-greet with Santa to receive a gift.

Passengers travel along local canals and rivers aboard Apollo, a historic 1929 working narrowboat, riding in the open hold. Local skippers share navigation details and history, or guests can simply sit back and cruise. Santa joins the trip to hand...

Visitors can celebrate the festive season gently with a SEND Sunday session featuring Victorian Christmas crafts and games. Attendees can wear their favorite festive jumpers or unwind on bean bags with sensory toys if the festivities feel overwhelming.

Teams compete in an annual holiday quiz featuring festive trivia and Christmas questions. Prizes awarded throughout the evening include electrical goodies, vouchers, and cash.

Visitors create their own Christmas wreath to take home for the holidays. The workshop is guided by Hayley from Get Up & Grow, a qualified Horticultural Therapist.

Participants learn how to make a willow wreath from scratch at Bagshaw Museum. The crafting session utilizes natural materials to assemble the festive decoration.

Participants learn how to fold five-pointed stars from plain and patterned paper in various sizes. The finished stars can be assembled into a Christmas garland, used to embellish presents and cards, or displayed as home decorations. All materials and tools...

Participants paint three festive card designs featuring Christmas baubles, presents, and trees using watercolour techniques. All materials and equipment are provided, and no previous painting experience is required.

Participants design their own no-sew Christmas stocking using a burlap stocking as a canvas. Crafters can select from an assortment of festive fabrics, ribbons, lace, buttons, and bells to style their piece with traditional colors, rustic charm, or holiday sparkle....

Participants take part in a guided photo walk through Leeds focused on capturing illuminated shopfronts, seasonal decorations, and candid street scenes. The session begins with a short briefing covering practical techniques for winter and low-light photography. Attendees explore the city...

Participants learn knotting techniques to create at least three different handmade festive Christmas decorations to take home. Led by artist Hannah of Dear Prudence Macramé, the session provides full guidance suitable for absolute beginners as well as people with previous...

Participants craft three fused glass Christmas hanging decorations under guided instruction. Attendees can choose from prepared festive design examples or create their own patterns, with optional upgrades available for items like tea light holders, lanterns, and wreaths. Complimentary prosecco, tea,...

Participants create three fused glass hanging decorations, choosing from dozens of pre-made design examples or creating their own custom patterns. Guided instruction is provided throughout the beginner-friendly session, with options to upgrade to items such as tea light holders, wreaths,...

This Christmas camp brings teenagers together for faith, activities, and friendship. Registration includes a camp t-shirt, daily lunch, and transportation back home.

Multidisciplinary artist Gemma Barnett guides participants through hand embossing techniques to produce a series of tree decorations. Stencils and design examples are provided for figures including robins, owls, stars, bows, and holly wreaths. Finished ornaments are strung with a choice...

Participants craft custom holiday decorations by creating relief patterns and images using coloured clays on white clay slabs. Letter stamps are available to personalise each piece, with attendees able to follow provided sample designs or develop their own concepts. Finished...

Participants learn foundational hand embroidery techniques to design and stitch a personalized Christmas table runner, such as adding winter botanicals, seasonal phrases, or subtle sparkle. All materials are supplied for beginners, and attendees take home a complete embroidery kit that...

Participants paint bespoke mini postcards using wet-on-wet watercolour methods, soft colour washes, and fine brushwork. An instructor guides attendees step-by-step to paint designs like winter stags, holly berries, and rustic foliage, using provided templates or freehand drawing. All art materials...

Participants design and craft a hanging angel using the traditional Tiffany copper-foil technique. Working with a selection of coloured and textured glass, attendees learn how to cut, shape, foil, and solder individual pieces under guidance from tutor Kerry Burgoyne. The...

Led by Claire Myers of Cherry Tree Glass Studio, participants create a fused glass wreath by arranging pre-cut decorative pieces like gingerbread men, holly, ivy, and Christmas jumpers. The process requires no glass cutting or grinding, and all tools are...

Participants take part in a two-hour guided wreath crafting session led by Dottie’s Florist to make their own holiday wreath. The event includes a hot drink or mulled wine upon arrival and a hot Christmas buffet.

Guests enjoy a festive sip-and-paint evening led by Les Cadeaux. Attendees paint their own Christmas baubles to use as holiday tree decorations or handmade gifts, accompanied by a glass of prosecco.

Participants create their own beautiful Christmas wreath to take home during a workshop hosted by Vintage Rose Florist, with all crafting materials provided. The experience features a glass of fizz and a full festive afternoon tea spread featuring savoury bites,...

Participants learn papercutting fundamentals, including knife safety and paper handling techniques. Attendees practice on Christmas- or nature-themed templates, or create their own custom designs. Each finished lantern is assembled with plain or coloured vellum and fitted with fairy lights to...

Participants in this hands-on workshop learn how to paint snowmen and Christmas puddings on festive greeting cards and gift tags. The session covers techniques such as detailed brushwork and painting curved lines. All necessary equipment is supplied, and attendees take...

Participants learn to craft at least three different festive Christmas macramé decorations to take home under the guidance of artist Hannah Sibai. Full instruction is provided, making the session suitable for absolute beginners as well as people with previous macramé...

Participants create three fused glass hanging decorations using studio tools and materials. Attendees can select from dozens of design examples or develop their own patterns, with guidance provided for beginners. Complimentary prosecco, tea, coffee, and soft drinks are served during...

Led by Emma and Lynn from North Print Collective, this workshop teaches participants how to safely carve a custom holiday design into a linoleum block. Attendees produce a collection of bespoke printed Christmas cards and have the option to print...

Visitors attend an atmospheric candlelit service of music, readings, and prayers marking the start of Advent and anticipating the birth of Jesus Christ. The service begins in total darkness until a single flame is used to spread light across the...

Experience the magic of Christmas with Santa's Grotto at various Yorkshire Garden Centres. Choose from immersive adventures like 'The Magical Pocket Watch' at Tong Garden Centre or classic Santa meet-and-greets at Tingley, York, and Pennine. Enjoy festive meals with Santa,...

Discover the magic of Christmas with Santa's Grotto experiences at various Yorkshire Garden Centres. Choose between an immersive adventure at Tong Garden Centre, where you'll help solve the mystery of Santa's missing pocket watch, or a traditional meet-and-greet at Tingley,...

Bring the little ones to meet Santa Claus for a magical breakfast experience. This festive event offers a delightful start to the holiday season, filled with cheer and seasonal fun for the whole family.