The popular Farmer Copleys has planted 130,000 pumpkin seeds, so they’ll have pumpkin plants of every shape size and colour, to ensure you find your perfect pumpkin. There will be Storytime with the ‘Not so Wicked Witch’ and the Pumpkin Princess is looking for her perfect pumpkin. Tractor barrel rides, face painting, fairground rides and...
Join us this October half term and be amazed as we explore the myths and legends around one of the world’s most endangered species, the sawfish. Take part in the very special magical interactive presentation at 11am, 1pm and 3pm daily, complete the fun-filled activity trail as you make your way around the building as...
Join us this October half term as we celebrate Black History Month, where families can have a go at making African-inspired fabric wall hangings inspired by the new exhibition, Digging Deep, as well as creating and decorating a miner’s helmet in a carnival style. Journey back in time to see what life was like as...
This Halloween and October half term, discover some of our ‘Creepiest Creatures’ here at Tropical World. Learn weird and wonderful facts about them along the way and you’ll soon realise there’s really nothing to be afraid of… or is there? Complete our Creepiest Creatures quiz and enter into our prize draw to win a family...
There’s loads of spooky fun to be had when Halloween arrives at Stockeld Park this October half term! It’s a magical playground full of activities to provide you with tonnes of Halloween themed, spooky family entertainment! There will even be prizes for Halloween fancy dress and plenty of opportunity to dance, scream and sing-a-long! Special Halloween events...
There will be creepy craft activities and spooky storytelling sessions which are totally FREE for those holding valid day tickets for the railway. These sessions will be drop-in & there’s no need to book in advance. What’s more, all children getting into the ghostly spirit of things in freaky fancy dress will travel for HALF PRICE! That’s a children’s rover...
Something wicked this way comes! Discover what a Witchball is and how it wards away evil spirits, as well a learning about what part candles have played in Halloween traditions across the centuries. This is a free drop in event and there is no need to book
Specially-created stencils, along with the experts, help little hands create their very own lantern from a Nostell-grown pumpkin, ready to take home and light as Halloween approaches. Bookable activity. Sessions 11am – 12:30pm, 1:30pm – 3pm and 3:30pm – 5pm This events costs £10 for children and is free for an accompanying adult (max 2...
Spooky Crafts and fun for all the family Feel free to come in your fancy dress!
Have spooky fun this half term with our fun, interactive workshop The event is FREE but booking is essential
Join us on a spooky adventure in the pit where it’s your job to help solve a mining mystery, make spooky crafts and hear spine-tingling stories in the Victorian Gallery.
In folklore, gnomes have watched over woodlands and mines but, alas, The Caphouse Gnome has gone missing! Can you help us find him? Put on your wellies and join us for a woodland walk to hunt for Norman the gnome. Where do the footsteps lead? Who’s behind the fairy doors? What things can we to...
Come and join in a free 🙂community day, with activities for all ages. Arts,🍪 crafts, soft play, history, ⚽ walking football, learn about radio 📻 and much more Activities for young children, who must be accompanied by an adult, will include a soft play area and a bouncy castle. For older children the day will include ten pin...
Youngsters can cook up a storm safely in the heart of our parkland, mastering damper bread and camper cones alongside the classic toasted treat – is there anything better than melted mallow? Bookable activity. Sessions 11am – 12pm, 12pm – 1pm, 1pm – 2pm and 2pm – 3pm This event costs £2 per person, admission...
Why not join us for our spooktacular breakfast with Casper and friends! We will be apple bobbin, playing games and of course enjoying breakfast with Casper and other spook characters. Cost per child is £6 and includes breakfast and a spooky lucky dip! Adults breakfasts will also be available. This is a pre-bookable event...
To celebrate we’re having a Halloween party. But we’re also raising some money for Macmillan Cancer Support. For every ticket sold, £2 will go to Macmillan Cancer Support – a charity really close to my heart, my Macmillan nurse, Rhona is a legend!! – party games – mini french class – fancy dress and craft...
Did you know that Iron Age people celebrated a different type of Halloween and even wore costumes too? Experience the Gaelic festival of Samhain where the borders of the real world and the spirit world join, and learn learn how Iron Age people not only remembered their dead but also welcomed winter. This is a...
Young people aged 14-19 (or up to 25 with SEND) are invited to discover more about heritage by taking part in exclusive blacksmithing workshops! Work alongside our Blacksmiths at their forge; find out about their work and career, learn new skills and blacksmithing techniques, use traditional tools and even craft your own piece of ironwork...
Join Dr.Tom Matthews and his team as they investigate recent mysterious occurrences at the park. Dr. Tom has requested that all dinosaur hunters download his FREE app ‘Love Exploring’ before joining him on this expedition All mini explorers, will require big explorers to accompany them around the park, for safety in case they happen across...
Join Thomas the Tank Engine & his friends, Percy, Toby, Mavis & Emily as they visit the Kirklees Light Railway from the Island of Sodor. The Fat Controller will also be on hand during the engines' visit to make sure they are all being really useful and behaving themselves. He will conduct an opening ceremony...
A FREE 8 week programme of sessions (60mins per week) incorporating games and activities designed to engage the whole family, get hearts racing and provide a moderate level of workout in a fun and supportive environment. The sessions include: - Warm up - Fun games - Stretch down A typical session will include some high...
Junior parkrun is a collection of 2k runs for children aged between 4 and 14. They are held in areas of open space around the country. They are open to all, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. If you are not a junior please come along to one of our weekly...
A national TV star will be swapping the studio for a shopping centre when Mr Bloom turns on the Christmas lights here at Trinity Walk! The popular kids’ TV celebrity famous for his shows on CBeebies and touring act will perform live here with a 30 minute show at 4.45pm before the big switch-on at...
his November, we’ll be lighting up the skies this winter with our spectacular firework display to mark the launch of Christmas at Junction 32. With so much to look forward to, you don’t want to miss out, so grab the whole family, get your winter warmers on and make an evening of it. Join us...
Wakefield’s Christmas lights will be switched on by Wakefield Trinity and councillors on Friday 15 November at 6pm in the Cathedral Precinct. Ridings FM will be hosting live entertainment from 4pm which will include live stage entertainment from local musicians and a ‘Time to Shine’ winner. The city will also be home to a fantastic...
Yorkshire's finest winter model railway exhibition Adults £8, Children 12-16 years £2, under 12's (accompanied) free
At Stockeld Park, we always like to make Santa feel at home and so as always we have prepared him a beautiful, cosy log cabin ready for his arrival all the way from Lapland! Our Santa’s Grotto is the most wonderful experience for both adults and children. With twinkling lights and Santa in a rustic...
Wander amongst beautifully decorated trees, follow the clues on the reindeer hunt and help Santa find his lost reindeer. Claim your chocolate reward in the cafe when you have found them all. Enter a magical kingdom, where you individually meet Santa and receive a quality gift and a keep sake photo.
BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT STAR SET TO SPRINKLE WAKEFIELD WITH FESTIVE CHEER AT FUN-PACKED RIDINGS CENTRE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON The Ridings Centre in Wakefield is starting the festive season in serious style this November as Britain’s Got Talent finalist Siobhan Phillips and Strongbow and social media sensations Waters and Kinley will appear at the centre’s...
Billions of letters are sent to Santa every year – you’ve probably written one yourself! But how do we make sure every single one reaches the North Pole and gets sorted, so the right presents are delivered to the right house? Magic of course… with the help of the Robin Family! Enchanted robins take you...
If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas then look no further! Our annual Christmas craft and gift fair is firmly established in our events calendar. As always there will be a fantastic selection of crafts and gifts on sale, from cards, jewellery, scarves, bags, ceramics, children’s toys, books, beauty, confectionery, flowers, textiles, home ware, Christmas...
Unity Hall Westgate Wakefield is the place of our Christmas Charity Fair With over 40 stalls filled with a variety of crafts And a Santa’s Grotto will be on the stage with elfs helping santa out on the day . Free Entry All welcome Car park is near by which is free on Sunday’s Subject...
Local councillors will be joined by the Haribo Bear to switch on the Pontefract Christmas lights on Monday 18 November at 6pm in the Market Place. A Christmas market will run throughout the day from 12noon, and there will also be funfair rides and live entertainment on stage from 4pm with Ridings FM hosting.
On Tuesday 19 November a Christmas Market will run throughout the day from 12noon, with the Castleford Town Centre Lights switch on at 6pm in the town centre. Local councillors and community groups will join in the light switch on alongside live stage entertainment hosted by Ridings FM from 4pm.
Trinity Walk’s ever popular FREE Santa’s grotto will launch every Saturday, Sunday and Thursday starting from November 16. He’s usually in his bespoke grotto Thursday evenings 4-6pm, and Saturdays and Sundays 11am-3pm. And we do free parking after 3pm on Thursdays until Christmas and every Sunday is 50p all day parking too. Donations being gratefully accepted...
Come & meet Elsa next Friday 22nd November to celebrate the release of Frozen 2! ❄️🌟☃️ We’ll be having a sing-along session to our favourite Frozen songs, playing games and making crafts! Ice cream included in the price🍦✨ 12-23 months £8.50 2+ years £9.50 Siblings over 12 months £6
Come & meet Elsa next Friday 22nd November to celebrate the release of Frozen 2! ❄️🌟☃️ We’ll be having a sing-along session to our favourite Frozen songs, playing games and making crafts! Ice cream included in the price🍦✨ 12-23 months £8.50 2+ years £9.50 Siblings over 12 months £6
Get your Christmas off to a magical start – come and visit Santa in his underground grotto! Santa is 140m underground this Christmas, greeting mini miners and their friends, so don’t miss out on the Christmas fun A unique experience for all the family to enjoy together. Under 5’s can go underground to visit Santa...
Christmas Market all day Fairground rides and caterers Santa’s Grotto at the Town Hall Christmas Lights Switch On at 6.00pm
Wander amongst beautifully decorated trees, follow the clues on the reindeer hunt and help Santa find his lost reindeer. Claim your chocolate reward in the cafe when you have found them all. Enter a magical kingdom, where you individually meet Santa and receive a quality gift and a keep sake photo.
Join us each weekend throughout December and throughout the festive period as we explore the seas of the past, present and future in our fun-packed interactive shows at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. You can get crafty too and make your own 2020 calendar – a perfect gift for your family and friends. Activities will be...
A classic fairytale with a twist, join the three little pigs on their quest to defeat the big bad wolf and help Santa save Christmas! Ticket includes Breakfast, Panto, meeting Santa, a present and access to the Forest & Maze!
