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Christmas in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire always offers a warm welcome to visitors and never more so than in the run up to Christmas.
The many market towns and villages are decorated and illuminated for the season and there are a wide range of attractions, events and activities to enjoy. There are family friendly events, chances to meet the big man himself or something that is just delightfully that little bit different.
Explore Harrogate’s warm and welcoming Christmas market, take a spin on the ice rink, enjoy some street entertainment or take in the spectacular illuminations from Glow at RHS Harlow Carr, to Music and Lights at Fountains Abbey as well as the twinkling Christmas displays in towns and villages creating a magical, festive atmosphere.
There’s plenty of festive cheer on offer in Selby and Tadcaster as villages and towns switch on their Christmas lights and festive décor adorns shops, tea rooms and attractions. You can enjoy a festive day out, a visit to see Santa or enjoy a horse drawn ride through a forest. Perfect with a little mulled wine!
The Yorkshire coast is bursting with Christmas activities whatever you have planned. There’s the new festive event, Scarborough Lights, which will see the whole town sparkle and shine until December 23, with many free light displays to enjoy. There are Christmas markets where you can find a unique gift for someone special, Victorian weekends and even an old traditional Krampus run!
For a really magical experience you can board the Wensleydale Railway’s Polar Express over in Hambleton. And who doesn’t love a Christmas market? The pretty market towns welcome visitors from far and wide to enjoy a range of local produce, artisan food and drink and unique Christmas gifts. There’s even a fab elf trail to follow around the historic streets of Northallerton!
And if you’re looking for ideas to fill those strange days between Christmas and New Year, there are plenty of Twixtmas activities to consider whether you fancy a refreshing outdoor swim, a brisk walk in one of our lovely green spaces or relaxing in a cosy café or welcoming pub…North Yorkshire has you covered.
Winter Walks in North Yorkshire
Looking for a gentle stroll to stretch your legs? Or are you after a harder hike with challenging terrain? Maybe you want to explore a little off the beaten track?
Whatever kind of walk you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered. Now is the perfect time to grab your big coat, wrap up warm and pull on your walking boots to enjoy the last of the sunshine before winter really kicks in.
Across Hambleton there are rural, town and village trails, family walks, national trails and accessible walks for all. You can explore the North York Moors National Park, amble through the Howardian Hills and visit Bedale as the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. You’ll be spoilt for choice whichever direction you go in.
On a slightly more ambitious level or if you’re looking for a challenge, Coast to Coast footpath cuts through the area as does the Cleveland Way National Trail. Perfect for a longer stretch. And if you want an Instagram worth view, take a hike to the iconic landmark of Roseberry Topping.
The predominantly flat and low-lying area around the Selby district is appealing to walkers, particularly families who have little legs to consider. You can happily explore the tracks, loops and longer walks on offer, many with history and heritage to learn about while you’re walking. There’s the Drax Millennium Walk, Selby Horseshoe, Cawood’s Wolsey Walk and the historic Towton Battlefield Trail. There are town trails and waymarked walks at Skipwith Common and walks along the canals that snake their way around this district.
Or you can explore the Yorkshire coast’s dramatic coastline, packed with beaches, cosy cafes and bustling seaside towns and villages. There are hikes and trails a plenty to take in the beautiful views of the Yorkshire coast at a pace and distance to suit you. Head inland a little to explore the beautiful vast and varied landscapes just a few miles in. There’s a rugged beauty to this area that just begs to be explored on two feet.
Offering both town and country walks, the Harrogate area has an enduring popularity among walks which is well deserved. There are the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales to conquer, treks across Nidderdale, historic locations such as Fountains Abbey near Ripon or Hackfall Woods at Masham and gentler strolls across the plains of the Vale of York. Whichever type you choose there really is a terrain and walk for everyone here.
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