All Day Excursions

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Stockeld Park, when their Christmas Adventure begins, join us to fill your hearts with festive magic and sparkle!

Come and experience a magical Christmas Adventure where there is something for everyone to enjoy....more info

Looking to do a festive lunch in style? Then this is the perfect day out for you.

Steam into the season with our festive dining experience through Lancashire's very own winter wonderland. Wind past Christmas card villages and fairy lit stations whilst tucking into a traditional Yuletide menu with all the trimmings!
Free time in Bury 

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The Polar Express is steaming into the Yorkshire Dales this Christmas! Our day trip begins at Leeming Bar where the Wensleydale Railway will get take us on a magical journey to the North Pole recreating magical scenes from the beloved film....more info

Join us as we enjoy the Christmas Market and the Christmas Lights at night on Saturday 20th December 2025.

The Manchester Christmas lights trail will be back - illuminating the city centre throughout the festive season with giant walk-through baubles, a Manchester bee, and of course Santa Claus himself. The iconic Big Santa will be keeping a watchful eye on everyone for his naughty or nice lists, from his perch on high in front of Central Library on St Peter's Square.
Skate Manchester's covered rink takes up position in Cathedral Gardens where skaters can spin and twirl around a beautiful Christmas tree amid twinkling lights, Christmas songs, and the smell of gingerbread.

Leaving Manchester at approximately 9:30pm giving you the chance to experience the magic of Christmas!

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A Magical Experience
Take a stroll through an enchanted world of illumination, uniquely crafted by world leading lighting designers. Enjoy a truly mesmerising journey around the picturesque landscape of Temple Newsam.

Celebrate the Season 
Northern Lights is also a place to celebrate! The Christmas Village is the perfect spot to kick back and celebrate, enjoying top quality food, drinks and festive music. 

Multi-Sensory and Inclusive
They design Thier trails with all ages, backgrounds and abilities in mind, to ensure our trail can be enjoyed by all. Our illuminations are the perfect, inclusive way to enjoy the festive season with the whole family.

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A fun filled day for all the family
We know how it is, Boxing Day rolls around and you finally feel like walking off some of that Christmas fodder and getting some fresh air, and the Scarborough Boxing Day Raft Race is the perfect way to keep the festive fun going. In fact, we can’t think of a better way to keep the family entertained on Boxing Day.
This is an annual event that takes place at Scarborough harbour, and it sees volunteers get into teams to take part in the raft race – and it’s all in aid of charity. Each team wears fancy dress, and as all the rafts are homemade the sight of them frantically trying to speed their way to victory is as funny as it is unusual!...more info