Your Festive December Getaway Guide
Escape to the countryside this December for a truly magical festive experience.
Visit the local Christmas Markets and Santa’s Grottos, explore our stunning local landmarks and enjoy sampling our special festive menus in our on-site restaurants.
After a day of festive fun, snuggle up in your cosy lodge and enjoy a soak in your private bubbling hot tub whilst admiring the starry night sky.
For arrivals from Monday 2nd December until 20th December. Arrive on a Monday for 3 or 4 nights or on a Friday for 3 nights. Use promo code: FESTIVE30 at checkout to add a free £30 restaurant voucher to your booking!
Our stunning Yorkshire holiday parks are Aysgarth Lodges in the Yorkshire Dales and Angrove Country Park in the North York Moors.
These scenic and rural locations are perfect for a wintery escape, with atmospheric cobbled streets, beautiful gift shops and plenty of cafes, you’ll certainly be able to embrace the Christmas sprit surrounded by the beauty of Yorkshire.
1.Grassington Christmas Markets
Saturday 30th November and 7th December 2024
2.York Christmas Market
14th November to 22nd December 2024
3.Malton Christmas Festival
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December 2024
4.Made in Whitby Christmas Festival
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 2024
5.Harrogate Christmas Fayre
Friday 29th November to Sunday 15th December 2024
6.Skipton Christmas Market
Sunday 1st & 8th December 2024
7.Sedbergh Late Night Christmas Shopping
Wednesday 4th December 2024
8.Robin Hoods Bay Victorian Weekend
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December 2024
Ormesby Hall Christmas Events
Christmas lights, decorations, and seasonal treats. The decorated hall is open every Friday – Monday, from 22 November, 10.30am – 3pm until Sunday 22 December.
Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS3 OSR
Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Live music, carols by candlelight, wild deer watching and winter tales.
Fountains Abbey, Ripon, HG4 3DY
Christmas at Stump Cross Caverns
Enjoy interactive cave tours, Santa’s grotto and a classic Christmas film viewing on the 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th December.
Greenhow Hill, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5JL
The Polar Express at Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway
Running throughout December, put on your cosiest pyjamas and climb aboard. On the journey you’ll be astounded as iconic moments from the Polar Express film come to life around you.
Departs from Bolton Abbey Railway: Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AF
Christmas at Stockeld Park
Meet Santa in his cosy grotto, take a spin on the ice rink, play in the playgrounds around the Enchanted Forest and explore the giant Snowflake Maze. If you visit at dusk to see the Enchanted Forest transformed into an illuminated wonderland, full of colours, lights, and magical projections. Festive activities happening from 16 November 2024 to 6 January 2025.
Stockeld Park, Wetherby, North Yorkshire, LS22 4AN
St John’s Christmas Tree Festival, Knaresborough
Seventy Christmas trees decorated by local groups and businesses, are displayed in the beautiful St. Johns Church in the heart of Knaresborough. Refreshments will be served each weekend as well as Mulled wine. From 7th to 22nd December. Church opening times are: Monday – Friday 12-5pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 12 -4pm.
St John’s Parish Church, Vicarage Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AE
Saltburn Ice Trail
A trail of nine pantomime-themed ice sculptures across Saltburn. Visit Santa and his elves in the Grotto in Saltburn’s Cliff Tramway and see Cinderella and Prince Charming. At Saltburn Community Hall there will be a Christmas Market with stalls, crafts and carols. A one-day-only event on the 7th December 2024 from 10am-4pm.
Located around Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1HQ
Christmas at Castle Howard
Visit Alice’s Christmas Wonderland, with the huge grand halls and regal rooms all filled with festive surprises. On from 15th November to 5th January.
Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA
Santa’s Grotto at Ingleborough Cave
Explore magical underground passages with Santa’s Elves, leading to a festive meeting with Santa and a table full of presents! Running on the 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December.
The Old Sawmill, Riverside, Clapham, LA2 8DR
Ullswater Heights, nestled in a picturesque setting overlooking the breathtaking North Lakes, offers a serene escape. The charming town of Pooley Bridge, just a short distance away, is particularly enchanting during the festive season, adorned with twinkling lights and a festive atmosphere.
For a truly rejuvenating experience, embark on a crisp walk around one of the Lake District’s magnificent lakes. As you stroll through the stunning scenery, surrounded by towering mountains and shimmering waters, you’ll find yourself slowing down and reconnecting with nature. It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind and create lasting memories with loved ones.
1.Taste Cumbria Christmas, Cockermouth
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 2024
2.Beetham Nurseries Christmas Market Weekend
Thursday 5th – Sunday 8th December 2024
3.Hawkshead Christmas Fair, Ambleside
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 2024
Sunday 8th December 2024
Sunday 1st December 2024
Festive Welly Walk at Whinlatter
Suitable for all the family (dogs included), the jolly rangers will lead you on a fun filled walk around the forest with festive songs, decorating and an all round great time. Saturday 7th and Sunday 15th December 2024.
Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Keswick, CA12 5TW
Stroll through the wintery gardens and enjoy a fun Christmas Trail. Inside the castle, admire the elegant festive decorations while listening to traditional carols in the grand rooms. On the 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd December.
Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ
Your ticket includes; entry to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, a festive Afternoon Tea, a screening of The Snowman film, a gift for every child and a photo opportunity for every child with Father Christmas. Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December.
Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX
Winter at Sizergh
Make memories with loved ones as you follow immersive light and sound installations, discover a story of Christmas past in the House, and get creative with festive crafts in the Great Barn.
From 22 November – 24 December.
Sizergh, Kendal, LA8 8DZ
Christmas Carols with Grasmere Glee at Allan Bank
Enjoy a traditional afternoon at Allan Bank singing carols around the Christmas tree with local choir Grasmere Glee. Anyone can join in – the more the merrier! Sunday 1st and Sunday 8th December.Allan Bank, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9QB
A Georgian Christmas at Wordsworth Grasmere
Saturday 21st December.
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH
Santa’s Secret Grotto at Honister
Go on an exciting mountain adventure to find Santa’s Secret Grotto! Friday 15th November – Tuesday 24th December.
Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN
Receive a £30 restaurant voucher to enjoy during your stay!
For arrivals from Monday 2nd December until 20th December. Arrive on a Monday for 3 or 4 nights or on a Friday for 3 nights.
Use promo code: FESTIVE30 at checkout to add your restaurant voucher to your booking.
Please see links below for more information about our brilliant on-site restaurants.
Festive Escape Promotion Terms & Conditions
Festive Escape Promotion Terms & Conditions
1. Promotion Details
This promotion, “Festive Escape,” offers a £30 restaurant voucher included in your welcome pack upon check-in at Leisure Resorts.
2. Eligibility
- This offer is valid for new bookings only, made after Monday, October 21st, 2024.
- The offer cannot be applied to existing bookings.
- Bookings must be made directly through Leisure Resorts, using the promo code FESTIVE30 via:
- Website: https://booking.leisureresorts.co.uk/
- Telephone (by calling the park of choice directly)
3. Voucher Details
- One voucher will be included per booking, regardless of booking size.
- Photocopies or photographs of the voucher will not be accepted.
- Voucher is valid for the duration of the stay only.
- Vouchers are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
4. General Information
- Leisure Resorts reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any point without prior notice.
- This offer excludes bookings made through third-party websites such as Hoseasons, Airbnb, or Booking.com.
5. Additional Information
For any further information or clarification regarding the promotion or voucher usage, please contact Leisure Resorts directly.