Humble Bee Farm has Christmas all wrapped up with this guide to festive events in the area!
From festive food to visits by Santa Claus, stay with us and make the most of the seasonal fun.
November 2025
Christmas at Castle Howard
13th November 2025 to 4th January 2026
This stately home is transformed into the magical world of Oz.
Always popular and a treat for the whole family.
Scarborough Lights
14th November to 21st December
Free and low price light displays throughout Scarborough
Illuminations in the town centre, the Dino-bout in Vernon Road, harbour lights and much more.
Highlights include the Drone Display at Scarborough Castle 19th to 23rd November and Scarborough Histories and Mysteries on selected dates.
Whitby Christmas Market & Festival
14th, 15th and 15th November 2025
This annual event takes place on the Front Marina Car Park with views of Whitby Abbey.
Crafts, food, children’s entertainment and more.
Visit Whitby’s fabulous independent retailers along its historic cobbled streets.
Crown Spa Hotel Christmas Fair
Crown Spa, Esplanade, Scarborough
16th November 11am to 3pm
Local business, crafts, and more, and Santa will be there!
A small entry fee applies which goes to local charities.
Scarborough Market Hall Christmas Makers Market
15th November 2025 9am to 4pm
Scarborough Market Hall is a stunning building just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre and from the South Bay sands.
The ground floor is festooned with delicious fresh foods from vegetables to meat and from fruit to delicious breads.
The mezzanine is host to a number of artisan crafters specialising in unique creations.
The Market Vaults are a hidden gem with a maze of independent shops and stalls.
If you fancy a bite to eat, there are plenty of places to tempt you.
Bridlington Food Festival and Light Switch on
16th November
Event from 10.30am to 5.30pm and includes the Bridlington Ice Trail, light switch and much more.
Santa Arrives in Scarborough
15th November 2025
Scarborough Harbour 11am
Now a tradition in the town, Santa arrives by boat in the town’s historic harbour.
There is live music and lots of festive fun to be had.
Santa later settles into his grotto at Boyes Department Store, Queen Street, Scarborough.
Saint Catherine’s Hospice Christmas Extravaganza
22nd November 2025 from 11.30am
In aid of the local hospice, prepare for Santa’s Grotto, gift stalls, entertainment, live animals, choir performances and more.
The hospice is located in Throxenby Lane, Scarborough.
Scarborough Sparkle, Open Air Theatre, North Bay, Scarborough
28th 29th and 30th November
Friday 5pm to 9pm
Saturday 11am to 8pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm
Lots of fabulous stalls, fairground rides, live music, snow machine, and more.
Scampston Christmas Fair, Scampston Hall
29th and 30th November 2025 10.30am to 4pm
Located just off the A64 near Rillington, this lovely location will have a wide variety of stalls, and there is the Conservatory and Café.
Father Christmas will also be available at selected times.
Driffield Christmas Light Switch On
28th November 2025 7pm
Visit this pretty market town for traditional festive inspiration
Santa Express
29th and 30th November 2025
Enjoy railway adventures on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Times vary.
Santa Express – 29/11/2025 09:30:00
Our brand new interactive adventure packed with songs, jokes and the magic of Christmas, brought to life by Santa’s Elves.
December 2025
Scarborough Fringe Winter Edition
4th December to 7th December 2025
Four days of fantastic performances, comedy, family shows, music, theatre, spoken word and more!
https://scarboroughfair.uk/fringe/
Winter Wonderland at Sewerby Hall and Gardens
5th to 23rd December 2025
One of the hidden gems of East Yorkshire
https://www.sewerbyhall.co.uk/whats-on/winterwoodland/
Christmas at Sledmere House
6th December to 23rd December
From 9.20am
Tractor rides, Santa, pick your own gift and lots more at this popular event!
Filey Fishtive Tree Switch On
6th December 12noon
This quaint yet very popular seaside town has one of the most spectacular trees on the Yorkshire Coast.
Food available, fireworks in the evening and much more.
Santa Express
6th, 7th , 13th, 14th 20th, 21st, 22nd 23rd, 24th December 2025
Enjoy railway adventures on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Times vary.
Malton Christmas Markets
6th and 7th December
Late night shopping at Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens
11th December from 5pm to 9pm
Displays, Christmas Trees, stalls and lots more.
Beverley Christmas Market
14th December 2025
This historic town is transformed into a festive wonderland.
Over 120 stalls and lots more
Humble Bee Farm
A Magical Christmas Experience with Esmeralda the Elf and a special visit from Santa!
Open to the public, dates as follows, subject to availability:
Saturday 6th December – 1pm & 3pm
Sunday 7th December – 1pm & 3pm
Saturday 13th December – 5:15pm (IF YOU ARE STAYING ON SITE – Esmerleda the Elf will collect you at 5pm from your accommodation)
Sunday 14th December – 1pm & 3pm
Saturday 20th December – 1pm & 3pm
Sunday 21st December – 1pm & 3pm
Monday 22nd December – 1pm & 3pm
£18 per child (adults £6. each. Children under 12 months (babes in arms) can attend however they don’t receive a gift, thank you.
Join us at Humble Bee farm for a truly magical start to your family’s Christmas! Follow the lights to our Christmas barn and meet one of Santa’s very own elves. Esmeralda the Elf from Epic Adventure Parties will entertain the children and lead them on an adventure to bring Santa to the farm. Santa will visit our Christmas grotto and create magic with each family, before dancing the night away with Esmeralda and all the children!
Children can feed our special farm animals and will all receive a take- home craft as well as a gift from Santa. This beautiful family setting is the perfect place to relax and have some festive fun.
The event is 60-minutes, please arrive 15 minutes before your ticket time to park your car and purchase any drinks / snacks from the Hive Cafe Bar before the event starts.
All in all a fantastic festive line up if you are staying with us here at Humble Bee Farm, or if you are visiting the area!
Please note all details correct at time of posting. You are advised to check and/or book tickets before you travel, thank you.