The countdown is on! Christmas is fast approaching, and the Wakefield district’s Christmas stocking is already full of lovely things. We’ve got magical events, unique gifts for all your nearest and dearest, and a range of food and drink options to make your mouth water.
Browse some of our favourite festive events below, or take a look at our handy seasonal guides – we’ve pulled together all the very best of what’s on offer.
So dig in and have yourself a merry little Christmas in Wakefield.
The festive season kicks off with a flourish this November, as Light Up brings a spectacle of light and colour across the Wakefield District. Expect show-stopping illuminations and installations alongside charming Christmas markets, delicious street food, stunning live entertainment and lots more in Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract and Ossett.
Looking forward to a very merrie Christmas? Us too! Take a look at our top picks for things to do this Christmas in Wakefield – we’ve got everything you need to make your festive season bright.
Take a look at our top picks for where to eat and drink this Christmas in Wakefield! Christmas is a time for indulging in some fantastic food and drink, and where better to do that than the Merrie City (and the surrounding district) itself?! From festive afternoon teas, to brunch with Santa, we’ve got you covered.
The Wakefield district is the perfect place to get your Christmas purchases sorted for everyone on your list (and a few gifts for yourself, of course…). From high street names to quirky independents, Christmas craft markets to top farm shops, we’ve got your Christmas shopping wrapped up.
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to meet the all-important man in red and check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list. In Wakefield we’ve got plenty of opportunities to meet Santa Claus (and some of his helpers), including going underground or meeting him in his sweetie-themed grotto, so keep reading to find out more…
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Looking forward to a cracker of a Christmas in the merrie city (and the wider district, of course)? Us too! Take a look at our top picks for things to do this Christmas in Wakefield &#...
Get in the festive mood with the all-important Christmas lights switch ons around the Wakefield district! From Ackworth to Walton, we’ve got you covered.
The Wakefield district is the perfect place to get your Christmas gift purchases sorted for everyone on your list – and even some for yourself
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to meet the all-important man in red and check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list. Find out where to meet him in the Wak...
