1) Nostell Winter Family Trail
This festive period you can explore the Gardens and help little Robin say goodnight to his friends as they prepare for hibernation. Learn how animals prepare for winter and how we can help animals stay well over the cold months. The nature themed trail continues into the house where squirrel has hidden acorns in some of the rooms for little visitors to spot.
Nostell is one of our favourites; you can walk around the parkland and lake for free or go through the courtyard with access to the huge adventure play area, walk around the lake and visit the house. Please note admission charges apply.
For more information visit the Nostell website HERE
1st – 24th December 2022 (closed Christmas Day)
11am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Off peak admission charges apply (National Trust members free)
Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield WF4 1QE
2) Fairies in the Woods at Earnshaws
Woodland trail walk around Earnshaws Fencing Centre including fairy doors and information about local wildlife, play equipment as well as loads of summer houses and sheds for the kids to play in and this Winter the fairies have been out and hidden some little treats for the children!
Grab a hot chocolate and gingerbread amn at Little Acorns too.
Access to the trail is free
Open weekdays 8am – 4:30pm, Saturday 8:30am – 4:30pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm
Earnshaws Fencing Centres, Stocksmoor Road, Midgley, WF4 4JG
3) Robin Robin Adventure Trail at Fairburn Ings
Celebrate your inner Robin on a Robin Robin adventure trail at Fairburn Ings. Complete the trail and you will learn to sing like a robin, find your own superpower, and use all your senses to connect with the robin within!
Activity packs are £3 each from the Fairburn Ings Visitors Centre
For more information visit the Fairburn Ings website HERE and to download the map click HERE
26th November 2022 – 7th January 2023 apart from Christmas Day & Boxing Day
9:30am – 4pm
Access is free, however parking charges apply (£4.00 per car)
Newton Lane, Castleford, WF10 2BH
4) Kirkstall Abbey Christmas Trails
Reindeer Trail – 1st – 24th December
Come along to Kirkstall Abbey this December to see if you can spot all of the reindeer dotted around the ruins in our festive reindeer trail.
They are dressed up and decorated in different costumes and patterns, take a photo of each one and let us know what your favourite is!
Sleepy Santa Trail – 27th – 31st December
Santa, his elves and his reindeer are all exhausted after their hard work over Christmas. Can you find them napping around Kirkstall Abbey in our Sleepy Santa trail? The trail will run on selected dates in the school holidays between Christmas and New Year:
Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Free trail for Leeds Residents (must provide proof of address on first visit).
Non-Leeds Residents: £5 adult, £2.50 child, Under 5s free. Family ticket £11.25. This is a Kirkstall Abbey Annual pass which will allow you unlimited entry for 12 months from date of issue.
Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH
5) Letter to Santa Trail at Wentworth Garden Centre
26th November – 24th December 2022
£7 per child, access to Family Farm & Historic Garden included
Weekdays – 10.30 am – 2.30 pm, Weekends – 10.00 am – 3 pm
Not suitable for buggies
Hague Lane, Wentworth, Rotherham S62 7TF
🎄 We hope you have a lovely Christmas and enjoy a festive walk together this festive holiday! 🎄
