Peppermint the elf needs your help! A dropped bottle of fairy dust has sent him tumbling through time and space. Now, it’s up to you and your family to bring him home, joined by some extraordinary magical friends, including a beloved bearded character! This Christmas at Lotherton Hall, “Santa’s North Pole” is a 30-35 minute Santa experience that includes meeting the Lotherton Hall elves in the snow filled winter wonderland before visiting Santa in his cosy, twinkling cabin to share your Christmas wishes and receive a special gift. As well as your chance to tell Santa if you have been good you can write him a list and pop it in the post box! The Victorian streets will be seasonally decorated. There will be trails to try, sprouts to spot, silly hats to selfie and cosy corners to curl up for a story all included with your entry. There is also a craft bag for each child to take home.

The information below relates to last year’s Father Christmas event and will be updated as soon as possible Eureka! in Halifax is probably pushing the bar a bit for being called “Leeds” but I thought it was worth a mention anyway.

Please note that if an item is to be delivered by a pallet (the majority of heavier or larger items such as giant sleighs or commercial items) the pallet company will call you to book a delivery date. Pallet deliveries are to the kerbside only and estimated delivery is 3-5 business days.

For many of us, Christmas is the most enjoyable time of year. However, no matter how much one loves the festive season, Christmas as an adult is incomparable to Christmas as a child. Innocent minds and young imaginations revel in the magic of this time of year and despite how commercialised we may think Christmas has become, it is children who make this time of year more special than any other. Even if we cannot regain those feelings and emotions we experienced during our own childhoods, witnessing the wonder and excitement on our children’s and grandchildren’s faces at Christmas is a true blessing. Carlton Towers is a historic stately home near Goole boasting grand architecture, breathtaking interiors and beautiful grounds; the perfect setting for a memorable festive day out. This year, there are two fabulous experiences on offer – Brunch with Santa and Sunday Lunch with Santa. Totally Magical is a 1km woodland walk with over 100 Christmassy models along the way, perfect for selfies. Complete the quiz as you walk around to be entered into a competition to win a sweetie hamper.

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Journey though thepolar picnic party,festive forest feastandreindeer barn danceas Santa’s elves share stories about how all the animal helpers celebrate Christmas. Then it’s on toSanta’s grottoto meet Father Christmas and choose a toy from his toyshop. The information below relates to last year’s event but will be updated asap. Abbey House Museum are typically quite late in announcing the Father Christmas details. Santa’s Express, Middleton Railway – Selected dates from Saturday 2nd December to Sunday 24th December 2023 Lotherton Hall – The Christmas Experience– Yorkshire Wonders Santa’s Cabin at Lotherton Hall– Monday 27th November to Friday 22nd December 2023 You can, sit in Santa’s sleigh, create reindeer dust, get a souvenir photo to take away (included in the price), and meet Santa himself. (Obviously there will be no meet and greet with Santa from 27th December onwards as he will be resting!)

The price for this event is per table of four – so even if there’s less of you, you must pay the full table price. The Adventures of Peppermint: A Father Christmas Experience at Harewood House – Saturday 25th November to Sunday 24th December 2023 If you do miss your delivery, the courier will normally attempt delivery the next day or leave a card through your door so you can rearrange delivery on a day that is convenient for you.Join the elves atSanta schoolas they play and learn how to be abrilliant elf.Journey through thepolar playground,Christmas classroomandgraduation forestbefore making your way toSanta’s grottoto meet Father Christmas and choose a toy from his toyshop. Meet and greet Santa to tell him what you would like for Christmas, pose for pictures and receive a gift. Don’t forget to take your camera! This is our personal favourite and, whilst it’s not strictly in Leeds but it’s definitely one of the best places to visit Father Christmas in Yorkshire!

You can visit Father Christmas at Eureka! throughout December for a chat about how naughty or nice you’ve been this year and to let him know what you might like for Christmas! (Eureka! have previously offered an “accessible grotto” experience but I can’t find any details about it this year.) This Christmas, visit why not enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa in Blooms Kitchen at Tong Garden Centre. As well as your tasty set breakfast, there will be the chance to meet Santa individually and received a gift – don’t forget your camera to make the most of this festive photo opp! The whole experience should take around 45 minutes and each slot has capacity for up to 21 people including both adults and children.

The Leeds Christmas Markets will finally return for Christmas 2023 but there are no details available yet. The information below relates to a previous event. This Christmas, visit why not enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa in Blooms Kitchen at Tingley Garden Centre. As well as your tasty set breakfast, there will be the chance to meet Santa individually and received a gift – don’t forget your camera to make the most of this festive photo opp! New for 2023, the team behind the incredibly popular Tong Garden Centre Christmas experience are introducing a new “Letters to Santa” experience where you are invited to journey through thefestive forestas the Christmas elvessharehowSanta’s magical robinsmake sure all the letters are sorted in time to makewishescome true! Then it’s on toSanta’s grottoto meet Father Christmas and choose atoyfrom histoyshop.