Leeds Other Christmas Activities 2026

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...

Join team Tweedle to craft a festive Christmas tablescape centrepiece using cinnamon, orange, and fresh scented evergreens and foliage with foam-free mechanics. Participants will learn hands-on styling techniques and watch demonstrations on how to display their creation at home. Workshop...

Led by Leilah Vyner of Dragon Willow, participants learn the fundamentals of random weave to build a five-foot willow reindeer sculpture from scratch. Guests complete their handcrafted festive creation to take home for indoor or outdoor holiday display. The experience...

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...

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...

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...

Families step into an enchanting village of themed yurts on the North Lawn, starting at the Elf Cocoa Café with songs and an interactive welcome. Visitors attend Santa School for a festive performance with music and storytelling, craft keepsakes in...

Led by artist Megan Dobbyn, this hands-on workshop teaches attendees how to use a lino cutter, carve a design, and pull a clean print. Participants carve an A6 piece of lino to produce their own custom Christmas cards or A5...

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.

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...

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

Visitors can wander through a festive market to kickstart holiday shopping and sample food and drinks from street vendors. The event features funfair rides, a giant snowglobe for children, and live performances by local groups on the main stage. The...

Visitors wander through rooms where ceilings come to life, presents tell stories, and portraits share secrets, concluding with a grand finale in the Servants’ Room. The experience transforms the State Floor with whimsical theatrical displays, talking furniture, and choral surprises....

Guests begin their journey in the Grotto dome, exploring a North Pole village featuring whimsical games, interactive play, and Santa's elves. An enchanted elevator whisks families away to a cosy log cabin, where they are greeted by Mrs Claus. Children...

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 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 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...

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...

Led by Rachael Robson from Wharfedale Soaps, participants use SLS- and SLES-free clear melt and pour soap alongside essential oils and micas to craft eight custom bars. Projects include a winter scene soap scented with peppermint and lemongrass, snowflake soaps...

Transform everyday items into a textured, handcrafted Christmas wreath using Powertex. Participants combine fabric, lace, and a variety of decorative bits and bobs with the water-based textile hardener to create a sustainable seasonal decoration. Everyone finishes with a completed handmade...

Join the Wakefield Museums & Castles team for a hands-on workshop transforming plain candles into seasonal works of art. Participants explore holiday colours, patterns, and Christmas-inspired designs to take home unique decorations or gifts. The session offers a cosy, sociable...

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,...

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 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 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.

Visitors take part in Christmas-themed arts and crafts activities. The workshop is led by the Groundwork Yorkshire Countryside Rangers.

Participants learn how to apply quilting techniques to make a functional holiday decoration led by modern quilter Lucy Norton. The session covers selecting complimentary fabrics and patterns, cutting safely, and piecing quilt tops using sewing machines. Attendees also practice pressing...

This workshop covers the fundamental techniques of decorative paper cutting. Participants learn about the necessary tools, practice cutting skills, and construct a framed light-up papercut wreath from a selection of templates. All required tools, equipment, and materials are provided.

Led by glass fuser Claire Myers, participants create a 12cm fused glass tealight holder designed in the style of a Christmas fireplace. The process involves arranging crushed glass frit, shaped glass pieces, and murrine onto bullseye glass without any cutting...

Participants create a collection of up to five Christmas cards using collage and hand-stitch techniques. Embroidery artist Jessica Grady demonstrates how to layer materials and use simple embroidery and embellishment methods to add detail to designs. Finished pieces can be...

Local florist Julia leads participants through making a custom Christmas wreath with step-by-step guidance. Attendees learn how to assemble and personalize their own display piece using provided supplies and equipment. The session accommodates both complete beginners and those with previous...

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...

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 practice floating meditation cocooned inside an aerial yoga hammock, paired with calming Pranayama breathing exercises. The session includes gentle supported movement, festive oils, and Koshi chimes before transitioning into a guided Winter Wonderland Yoga Nidra meditation. Attendees rest in...

Groundwork Yorkshire Countryside Rangers hosts outdoor sensory play sessions with a festive theme. The woodland activities are suited for children aged up to six years.

Participants design and craft up to four jewellery pieces, choosing from earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or rings led by jeweller Gilly. The workshop covers conditioning, colour-blending, sculpting clay, and techniques like textured rollers, gold leaf sparkle, marbling, silk-screen printing, and acrylic...

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.

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.

Experience the magic of the Saltaire Living Advent Calendar, a beloved village tradition since 2006. Each day in December, a new, secret window design is revealed, creating a festive trail throughout Saltaire. Residents and businesses are invited to participate by...

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.