Christmas Markets, Festive events and seasonal attractions, all within 30 miles of Skipton.
Planning a festive coach trip to Skipton this Christmas? There’s plenty to enjoy beyond the canal. From traditional Christmas markets and illuminated gardens to historic houses, steam railways and festive events across the Yorkshire Dales, we’ve rounded up some of the best seasonal attractions within around 30 miles of Skipton. Pair one with a Skipton Boat Trips cruise and you’ve got the makings of a memorable full-day Christmas excursion for your group.
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Event/attraction |
2026 dates |
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Skipton Christmas Market |
6 & 13 December |
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Grassington Christmas Lights Switch-On |
27 November, from 4 pm |
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Grassington Christmas Markets |
28 November & 5 December, 10 am–4 pm |
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Bolton Abbey – 12 Days of Christmas |
28 November 2026 – 3 January 2027 |
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The Polar Express – Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway |
13 November – 24 December on selected dates |
10–20 miles from Skipton
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Event/attraction |
2026 dates |
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Ilkley Christmas Lights & Christmas Market |
21 November |
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Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers’ Fair |
21–22 November, 10 am–4 pm |
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Haworth Christmas Weekends |
Throughout December |
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Haworth Torchlight Parade Weekend |
5–6 December, from 4:45 pm |
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Haworth Music Weekend |
12–13 December, 12 pm–4 pm |
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Haworth Nativity Parade Weekend |
19–20 December, from 2 pm |
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Christmas at the Castle – Cliffe Castle, Keighley |
5–6 December, 11 am–3 pm |
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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway – Christmas Dining |
4, 11 & 18 December |
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Saltaire Living Advent Calendar |
1 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 |
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Saltaire Farmers Market – Christmas date |
13 December, 10 am–3 pm |
20–30 miles from Skipton
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Event / attraction |
2026 dates |
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Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair – Harrogate |
26–29 November |
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RHS Glow – RHS Garden Harlow Carr |
Selected dates 26 November – 30 December |
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Harrogate Christmas Fayre |
Currently listed for 4–14 December |
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Harewood – Magic at the Mansion |
6 November 2026 – 3 January 2027 |
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Harewood Christmas Market |
27–29 November |
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Knaresborough Christmas Market |
5–6 December, 10am–5pm |
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Fountains Abbey Christmas – Music & Lights |
Weekends from 28 November to 27 December |
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Fountains Abbey Carols by Candlelight |
6 & 13 December |
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Bradford Industrial Museum Christmas Market |
28–29 November, 10am–4pm |
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Bradford Alhambra Christmas Pantomime – Peter Pan |
From 5 December 2026 |