Pontefract Other Christmas Activities 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 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.

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 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 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 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...

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...

Children can take part in party games and win prizes and sweet treats. Music is provided by Mr Dan productions, and dressing up in costume is optional.

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

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

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...

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 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 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 create a natural foliage wreath using mossed bases, seasonal greenery, and decorative elements. Step-by-step guidance is provided throughout the session, making it suitable for beginners as well as experienced crafters. Tea, coffee, and mince pies are served during 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...

Led by local artist Joyce Buzeman, this daytime workshop guides attendees through painting a snowy Christmas cottage inspired by holiday films. The session offers step-by-step guidance designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced painters. Participants complete their...

Participants paint a Christmas decoration or holiday gift featuring a gingerbread house snow globe design. No prior painting experience is required to take part. Attendees may bring their own festive drinks and snacks to enjoy during the session.

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...

Participants craft a handmade Christmas wreath ready to take home and hang for the holiday season. The workshop takes place in the Regency Dining Room inside the hall, with all necessary materials provided. Attendees also enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and...

Experience a Christmas like no other at Cannon Hall Farm with Santa's Magical Elevator! Journey through the clouds to Santa's secret grotto, meet the elves, and choose a special gift from the Toy Factory. Enhance your visit with an optional...

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,...

Experience the magic of Christmas as Santa Claus arrives at Wetherells in Selby. Children can book a special visit to his fabulous winter grotto, located in the newly relocated toy department. Each child receives a hand-picked gift from Santa himself,...

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.

The Baubles & Bubbles Sip & Paint Event involves painting Christmas baubles. Prosecco is served during the activity.