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Hello ....... and a warm welcome to our festive Christmas edition. Christmas is a magical time of year there are so many exciting things to see and do. There are lots of Panto's taking place throughout our region, look at our competitions on page 14 to win some fabulous family tickets to see your favourite pantomimes. Our What's On pages feature lots of festive events and activities to keep you busy on the build up to the big day. Hope you have a magical Christmas and New Year, look forward to seeing you soon Bye for now....
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Christmas at YSP
-30th December 2025
Venue: Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Address: Wakefield
22nd Nov – 21st Dec Christmas at YSP Yorkshire Sculpture Park www.ysp.org.uk Join us this festive season to celebrate creativity, art, delicious food and the great outdoors....
Christmas events at National Coal Mining Museum
-30th December 2025
Venue: National Coal Mining Museum
Address: Wakefield
Christmas events at National Coal Mining Museum www.ncm.org.uk Light Up Festival - Saturday 22 November: 10am-6.30pm, Free, just turn up Join us for performances, music, and a spectacular projection...
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Lotherton!
-4th January 2026
Venue: Lotherton Hall
Address: Leeds
22 November to 4 January Experience the Magic of Christmas at Lotherton! Lotherton Hall www.thechristmasexperience.co.uk Explore Lotherton’s festive Hall and enchanting grounds,...
Father Christmas Experience
-30th December 2025
Venue: Harewood House
Address: Leeds
29 Nov – 24 Dec 2025 Father Christmas Experience Harewood House www.harewoodhouse.org.uk Step into a world of wonder as your family joins Father Christmas and his merry band...
Our free Christmas grotto is back – sleighhhhh!
-21st December 2025
Venue: Trinity Walk
Address: Wakefield
14th Nov – 21st Dec Our free Christmas grotto is back – sleighhhhh! Trinity Walk www.trinitywalk.com Meet Santa and our mischievous...
Upcycle your glass jars this winter
Try creating your own Mini Snow Globe Ornaments – a fun, imaginative craft that kids will love.
Your family guide to festive fun
Primary Times shares 12 ideas for happy holiday moments with the whole family.
Upcycle your glass jars this winter
Try creating your own Mini Snow Globe Ornaments – a fun, imaginative craft that kids will love.
Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!
From classic tales to comedy dames, make this year’s panto a family tradition to remember.