Join us this Christmas for a magical farm experience.
We have our Christmas at the Farm days on 14th, 15th & 21st December 2024 where you can take a trailer ride to see Santa and play at the farm all day, plus add a trip to the Elves workshop to your visit too.
From 16th -19th December we have special Toddler Santa visits. Enjoy a magical trailer ride to see Santa in his Grotto, have an individual chat with him and receive a special gift. One adult is free with each ticket. There is no age limit so older children can attend if they are not at school.
On Sunday 22nd December it is our “Eat with Santa” experience. Where you will enjoy a set meal in the tearoom with sandwiches, mince pies/cakes and hot or cold drink, plus a special visit from Santa at your table. Then visit the elves workshop before taking a trailer ride to Santa’s grotto where each child will receive a special gift from the big man himself.
SEN Christmas session: 21st December 3.30-5.30. You can enjoy a magical trailer ride to see Santa in his Grotto, have an individual chat with him and receive a special gift. To make your visit even more magical you even visit our elves workshop.
Boston Park Farm, Bawtry Road, Hatfield Woodhouse, DN7 6DS
For more informations & to book your tickets click here
The family hubs are offering some relaxed sessions throughout the city on the run up to Christmas. They are being held after school to allow for as many families to access as possible. These are quieter sessions with edible sensory play on a range of levels to make them inclusive to everyone. You can download the timetable below.
There are also links to download the full Festive Season timetable and the poster for Central’s Christmas Parties.
For more information about Central Doncaster Family Hubs, please click here.
Download the Festive Season Relaxed timetable here
Download the full Festive Season timetable here
Download the Central’s Christmas Parties poster here.
Throughout December, Santa will be welcomed back to his snowy igloo in the Winter Green, perfect for photo opportunities and Christmas wishes to be granted for young ones. Father Christmas’s igloo is free of charge for visitors, with a £3 charity donation recommended, and each child will receive Christmas themed activity pack.
The grotto will be open during late night shopping from 5 December at 4pm until 7pm and on weekends from 10:30am until 4pm, with full details on the Lakeside Village website.
A magical post-box where children can post their letters to Santa will be onsite to make sure their Christmas list is received by Santa in time for Christmas Eve.
Lakeside Village, White Rose Way, Doncaster, DN4 5PH
Yorkshire’s biggest and best winter light trail returns for 2024, suitable for all ages! Running until Friday, 3rd January, get ready to explore the park after dark and take in the festive magic of over 3 km of lights and lanterns. This year, discover our brand-new Around the World in 80 Days adventure—a fantastical journey across six continents with exciting new illuminations.
See our Mumbler blog for details of how to win 4 free tickets to visit the Winter Illuminations here!
For more information visit: www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com
Book your visit here: www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/explore/special-events/winter-illuminations/winter-illuminations-tickets/
Facebook: /yorkshirewildlifepark
Twitter: /YorkshireWP
Instagram: /yorkshirewildlifepark/
Winter Wonderland Family Fun Day at Doncaster Racecourse.
Get wrapped up and enjoy some live jumps racing and FREE family-friendly activities on Sunday 29th December.
You’ll enjoy a Kid’s Disco, a Magician and appearances from some well-known Winter Wonderland characters in the Exhibition Hall. There’ll also be a Treasure Hunt for your chance to WIN tickets to a 2025 Family Fun Day, Winter Wonderland Colouring and delicious food and drink.
Adult tickets start at just £17. Children aged 17 and under go FREE and guests aged 60 and over receive half price entry when booked on the day at the gate with a valid photo ID.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable post-Christmas raceday of delicious treats, thrilling jump racing and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re a seasoned racing enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, join us for a Winter Wonderland Family Fun Day at Doncaster Racecourse and create lasting memories with all the family!
Book your tickets and hospitality packages now at www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk.
Social: DoncasterRaces
Phone: 01302 304 200
Email [email protected]
Christmas officially launches on Saturday 7th, 14th and 21st December with our Festive Artisan and Craft Fayre which will be full of festive gift ideas, tasty treats and musical performances to put you in the Christmas spirit.
Alongside our Festive Artisan & Craft Fayre will be a jolly visit from Santa, a great opportunity for photos & for little ones to share their what’s on their Christmas list.
Find out more & se the full stall list here
After a handful of magic beans grow into an enormous beanstalk overnight, Jack must go on an adventure to save the kingdom from the fearsome giant. With stunning sets, magical moments, and a whole load of mayhem, you don’t want to miss Doncaster’s GIANT family pantomime this festive season.
Prices from £15. Runs from 29th November – 5th Jan.
Running time: 2hrs 40mins including a 20min interval
📍Cast, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
☎️ 01302 303959
Same Difference Arts proudly present a re-telling of Robin Hood for Doncaster Market, held at the very special newly developed Corn Exchange!
This inclusive family show promises festive fun for all the family, with silliness, songs and a good old showdown between the goodies and the baddies! All is not well in the land of Nottingham. The evil Sheriff has been stealing everyone’s stuff, and Maid Marian doesn’t know what to believe. Robin Hood is determined to beat the Sheriff single-handedly but will everything go to plan or will Robin need some help after all? Join Robin and the Merry Men this Christmas as they try to make a change and put things right!
Dates: Tuesday 3rd December to Sunday 15th December
Times: 11am, 1pm, 4pm and 6pm doors open 30 minutes before show
Duration: 1 Hour
Age Guide: 5+
Standard Ticket: £7.95
Family Ticket: £28.50 A family group of 4, including at least 1 child
Children under 4 go free!
For more info & to book tickets visit: designmynight.com/uk/whats-on/christmas-themed/robin-hood-the-modern-christmas-panto
The Corn Exchange, Doncaster Market, DN1 1NF
Free entry! 24th December 2024 from 1pm
The Wool Market Doncaster, DN1 1BN
Visit: www.doncasterwoolmarket.com
Free entry! 31st December 2024 from 1pm
The Wool Market Doncaster, DN1 1BN
Visit: www.doncasterwoolmarket.com
Kind-hearted Cinderella is ill-treated and hard done by; suffering at the hands of her step-sisters who are far from the socially accepted belles they believe themselves to be.
Cinderella seems destined to be a poor skivvy forever until help appears from an unexpected source…
From 7th – 31st December
3pm and 7pm
Ticket price £14 | Concessions £12 | Family Ticket £40 | Group of 10+ £10
📍1 King Street
off East Laith Gate
Doncaster
DN1 1JD
☎️01302 340422
Explore Cusworth Hall Gardens this festive season! Follow in the footsteps of our cheeky elves ‘Merry & Bright’ who have been leaving clues to a festive riddle amongst the trees, crack the festive code and the Cusworth Hall festive fairies will reward you sweetly, candy canes for everyone!
The Garden trail will launch on Saturday 14th of December – Sunday 4th of January 2025. Trail maps and rewards available from Cusworth Hall reception during regular opening hours.
📍Cusworth Hall, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster, DN5 7TU, South Yorkshire
☎️ 01302 782342
If you’re looking for a free, easy way to spend quality time with your family whilst exploring Doncaster City Centre, look no further! The Elmer Art Trail promises a fantastic experience for everyone, from the youngest explorers to the young at heart.
Running from 13th Nov 2024 – 27th Jan 2025 Trail map and activity pack available to download from the Tourist Information website. FREE
Tel 01302 734309 (tourist information centre)
Join the hunt for our cuddly Christmas characters around Elsecar Heritage Centre and be in with a chance of winning in our free prize draw
Running from 2nd Dec – 2nd Jan. Free drop in. Download trail map from website.
📍Wath Rd, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HJ
☎️01226 740203
How do our favourite woodland animals survive the winter season? Join our winter trail to discover their secrets.
Free trail map provided but need to pay general admission.
Running until the end of January 2025
📍Wentworth Castle Gardens, Park Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3EN
☎️01226323070
Back for Winter 2024, our very own synthetic skating experience returns by popular demand courtesy of Wonder Ice!
📍Wentworth Garden Centre, Hague Lane, Wentworth, Rotherham, S62 7TF
☎️ 01226 74484
Stop by for traditional carols and free festive entertainment beside the Christmas tree in Sir Nigel Gresley Square. There will be plenty of festive treats including rides, carol singing, a snow globe, children’s face painting, food and drink, with The Grinch and Stitch stopping by too!
📍Sir Nigel Gresley Square, Doncaster City Centre
Monday 23rd December 3pm – 8pm. Free, with food, drink, rides etc. available to purchase.
Ruby Robin’s Festive trail is a self-led family adventure available every day at RSPB Old Moor nature reserve from 1st Dec to 6th Jan. Find 8 presents hidden around our nature reserve to learn what nature would love this Christmas, take part in wintery activities and get a chocolate prize.
Runs from 30th November to 6th January
Car park free
Entry fee required and packs cost £3. No booking required.
📍RSPB Dearne Valley – Old Moor
Old Moor Lane, Wombwell
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S73 0YF
Meet Santa in his charming cottage! Includes an age appropriate gift.
Ticket price is £10 per child and this includes an age appropriate gift. You can also add a personalized letter from Santa for only £2.50 each.
Every Saturday and Sunday in December.
📍Markham Grange Garden Centre
Long Lands Ln
Brodsworth
Woodlands
Doncaster
DN5 7XB
☎️01302 330430
Discover a trail of twelve giant Snowman sculptures which can be found at iconic locations across the park, each decorated with designs inspired by the song The Twelve Days of Christmas.
📍Clumber Park, Welbeck Abbey S80 3BE
☎️01909 476592
23rd November – 15th December 2024
Create festive crafts on “Crafturday Saturdays” or spend some time soaking up the magic of the season during “Slow-down Sundays”. Enjoy a Wildlife in Winter Trail and discover exciting wildlife along the way. Booking required for some events.
🎫 Tickets from £5
📍 Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster, DN4 8DB
☎ 01302 325736
Join our volunteers as they take you on a journey regaling you with stories of Clumber Park. Starting from the Heritage Hub and through the Pleasure grounds. We will end our walk within the Walled Kitchen Garden.
28th and 29th December
4th and 5th January
Each walk will last for approximately 1 hour
The Lantern walk is £3 per person
📍Clumber Park, Welbeck Abbey S80 3BE
☎️ 01909 476592
A look at our wintering wildfowl that are at their best at this time of year.
Take a guided tour of Potteric Carr Nature Reserve with bird expert Mark Roberts and start the New year with a new hobby!
📍Potteric Carr Nature Reserve,
Mallard Way (nr junction 3 M18, south edge of Doncaster) , Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DB
☎️01302 325736
