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Grand Opera House
York legend Berwick Kaler will be dusting off his frocks and making his much-anticipated, triumphant return to panto to star in Dick Turpin Rides Again this Christmas!
The star of pantomime in York for 40 years, Berwick’s critically acclaimed performance as dame has solidified his reputation as a true York institution having delighted generations of festive theatregoers every year. Dick Turpin Rides Again reunites Berwick with his band of pantomime favourites, Martin Barrass, Suzy Cooper, AJ Powell and David Leonard in a production packed full of madcap comedy, spectacular song and dance, and a Wagon Wheel or two!
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The Magic Hatter presents The Christmas Express – a brand new digital show, that’s just the ticket for festive family fun at home. Unlimited viewing on all devices, whether you choo-choo-choose to stream, download or watch on DVD.
Watch the trailer here!
The show comes with free printable tickets – ideal for an elf (on the shelf) to bring or in a Christmas Eve box! New DVD Magic Bundle also available, with a great magic trick plus video teaching from the Hatter.
“My kids haven’t stopped watching, and I get a quiet cuppa!” Honest Parent UK
Book at www.magichatterchristmas.co.uk/digitalshows for first-class entertainment!
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Santa & Festive Days Out in York
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York Christmas - 18 November to 23 December 2021
The hugely popular St Nicholas Fair is back! The best way to start Christmas is with a stroll along Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, both hosting wintry alpine chalets. Each chalet is stocked with unique products selling everything from stocking fillers and extra special gifts, to delicious tasty treats. Visitors to the market an enjoy a bite to eat or sip on some warming mulled wine in the cheery, buzzing atmosphere.
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York Castle Museum
A Kirkgate Christmas Tale - Our famous Victorian Street, Kirkgate, will be transformed into a glistening snow-covered ‘stage’ where spectacular large-scale projections present a very special Christmas story full of festive cheer!
Merry music will fill the air and lights will adorn shimmering trees to immerse you in a truly unique experience at this most wonderful time of year.
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Spilmans Christmas Experience
A MAGICAL IMMERSIVE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Come on down to Spilman’s Farm this winter for some magical festive fun… and instead of picking your own fruit and veg….you get to PICK YOUR OWN Christmas!!!
Includes storytelling with Santa, A trip to Mrs Claus’s Gingerbread making & Toy Workshop where you can pick your own present. Includes Free Mulled Wine & Hot Chocolate while kids enjoy the Christmas Disco
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The Web Christmas Festival
A wondrous event including an audience with Father Christmas, meeting his Elves and his reindeers Donner and Blitzen as you wander round the animal park and enter the Winter Wonderland.
Dazzling Darren and Michael Jordan will showcase his Christmas Magic performances, six in total including our Elf on the Shelf show.
Then take a walk into our Christmas Fair for unlimited rides on 11 fab fun rides.
If you need to warm up head to our indoor play with ample to keep the children amused from babies through to bigger children. Parents can relax and enjoy a hot chocolate or glass of wine!
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Santa's Staycation at Murton Park
Step this way for a magical Christmas experience in Santa’s village. Meet the big man himself in his cosy winter cabin where children will receive Santa money to spend in the Magical Toy Shop. Then take a walk through the village and be enchanted by the elves and peek inside their homes and workshops...
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Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland Ice Skating
The Ice Factor – the North of England’s largest outdoor ice rink at 975 sq. m – will once again have a 30ft high sparkling Christmas tree as its centrepiece. Surrounded by illuminated trees, log cabins, the rink side cafe and a viewing platform, this magical setting makes for the perfect festive experience for all ages.
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Jorvik
Forget the 12 days of Christmas, the Vikings would spend 12 days enjoying the mid-winter festival of Yule drinking mead and eating their way through a fantastic feast featuring a wild boar.
So – celebrate Christmas the Norse way and take a trip to Viking-age York.
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Barley Hall
This winter, explore our beautiful Great Hall and rooms decked out and ready for a medieval Christmas, with flickering candles, garlands of ivy and mistletoe and even a dove or two!
Visitors to Barley Hall can make themselves at home, sit on the chairs and experience what it would have been like to live in medieval England.
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City Cruises Christmas Sightseeing & Santa Experience
The Santa Experience really is the most magical event on the River Ouse! Each child will be hand delivered a personalised present from Santa whilst everybody on board will enjoy refreshments, fun and surprises, making this a Christmas treat to remember.
The Festive Sightseeing Cruise is the ideal way to escape the busy shopping streets and step into the Christmas spirit. Each ticket includes a choice of hot drink and a mince/apple pie, and the one-hour relaxing cruise features traditional Christmas songs punctuated with live captain’s commentary.
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York Minster
NEW Christmas Tree Festival until 6th January with over 30 trees decorated by local businesses, schools and charities. .
Experience Christmas Trail; 4 December 2021 – 6 January 2020. TIME: Daily when the building is open for sight-seeing. Discover more about the Christmas story by exploring six activity stops hidden around the Minster.
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York City Centre from York BID
Postbox - This year young people can post their Christmas Wishes and Thank you letters to Santa in a sparkling illuminated Santa’s Postbox in Museum Gardens. (Please note letters will not receive a response).
Santa Search - Bringing festive fun for families is the latest ‘York Quest’ AR mobile phone app trail featuring a festive ‘Santa Search’. Come into the city to find a series of seven Christmas characters who have taken up residence on York’s historic streets. Take a fun photo and share on social media! #yorkquest
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Bar Convent
Take a journey through the Christmas story with our family-friendly exhibition trail. Follow the star to our eighteenth-century chapel, where our sisters have celebrated Christmas for more than 300 years. All are welcome to add a star to our dedication tree, which could represent a prayer, a wish or a thank you to someone who has been a star in your life.
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Askham Bryan Wildlife Park
We’re parading into Christmas with style here at Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park! Join us every weekend in December leading up to Christmas as Santa and his band of merry elves parade through the Wildlife Park!
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A Christmas Day Trip Away
There are some lovely options just a car ride away if you fancy a change of screen. See below a couple of brilliant options for a day trip from York.
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Castle Howard
Step through the wardrobe into an enchanting adventure this festive season. An icy spell has been cast on this mystical land where it is always winter, but will Christmas spirits be restored and will warmth and joy return?
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Northwood Trail
Our St Nicholas mirrors the Father Christmas of the past: a wandering storyteller, miracle-worker and a protector of children, bringing light, generosity, abundance and celebration to the dark months of winter. He is one of the fairy folk: the Holly King, clothed all in green and crowned in evergreens and ivy...
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Sewerby Hall & Gardens
The Sewerby Winter Woodland will take visitors on a magical outdoor journey of spectacular sounds and lights.
Visitors will discover that The Snow Queen has cast a spell on the beautiful woodland, which has come alive with light and sounds. Joining the Sewerby polar explorer on his expedition, visitors will travel through an illuminated tunnel into the winter woods, and embark on their quest into the Snow Queen’s domain....
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Mother Shiptons
See Santa, Winter Woodland Walk, Festive Displays and Scenes, Christmas Post Office, Adventure Playground, Cave where Mother Shipton was Born, Wishing Well, Wishing Logs & more
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School holiday care & clubs
If you need to arrange some childcare over Christmas, there are some options listed on York Mumbler. below are some great active options...
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St Peters & Huntington School
20/12/2021 to 23/12/2021
Holiday Courses will be Fun and ENGAGING for all participants and all ages, we will be running Christmas themed competitions & challenges. These sessions will be a great treat for any young person who attends and allow your young person to burn off some energy and enjoy scoring goals, making friends and back playing football.
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⭐️⭐️Competitions & Discounts ⭐️⭐️
We run competitions really often on York Mumbler and we have 2 fantastic ones at the moment! One that finishes TONIGHT to win a Christmas Tree and one just launched to win Christmas at Spilmans!
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