From town centre light switch-ons and Christmas markets to family events and festive activities, North Yorkshire comes alive in the run-up to Christmas. This page brings together what’s on across the county for Christmas 2025, helping locals keep track of seasonal events, markets, and community celebrations happening in York, Harrogate, Scarborough, Whitby, and surrounding areas. Updated regularly throughout the festive season.
What’s On in North Yorkshire This Christmas 2025
Unmissable Yorkshire Dales and Rural North Yorkshire Christmas Events 2025
Christmas in the Yorkshire Dales and rural North Yorkshire brings storybook charm to every valley—lantern-lit trails, cobbled-street markets, woodland Father Christmas visits, and fireside festivities in grand country hotels. In 2025, Bolton Abbey, Grassington, Skipton, Grantley Hall, and more offer a magical blend of family fun, artisan shopping, and wintry countryside beauty.
Major Confirmed Christmas Events in North Yorkshire 2025 / Family Fun & Artisan Shopping
Christmas in the Yorkshire Dales and rural North Yorkshire brings storybook charm to every valley—lantern-lit trails, cobbled-street markets, woodland Father Christmas visits, and fireside festivities in grand country hotels. In 2025, Bolton Abbey, Grassington, Skipton, Grantley Hall, and more offer a magical blend of family fun, artisan shopping, and wintry countryside beauty.