Local Events
What better way to enjoy a short break than to immerse yourself in local life. To help you do that, here are some dates for your diary showcasing the fantastic array of fairs, shows and festivals we have within an hour’s drive from the park.
Many of these events are a huge contributor to the local economies and a massive part of local life. We hope you enjoy any you attend and please let us know which events have been your favourite.
NOVEMBER
Polar Express, 15th November – 20th December
Enjoy all the excitement of the festive film in real life. Find out more here.
The Borrowers at Dukes Theatre Lancaster, Selected dates 22nd November – 31st December
A Festive production of the beloved classic. Find out more here.
Settle Christmas Market & Lights switch on, Saturday 30th November
Lively festive market with family entertainment and live music before the switch on at 5pm.
DECEMBER
Christmas grotto at Bolton Abbey , Selected dates between 23rd November – 23rd December
A bumper festive day out including hot chocolate making, festive crafts, and Santa’s grotto. Find out more here.
Dick Whittington & his Cat at Lancaster Grand Theatre, Selected dates 30th November – 29th December
A Family panto full of adventure and fun . Find out more here.
Christmas Markets Skipton , Sunday 1st & Sunday 8th December
Traditional Christmas market with festive music stage and food & drink. Find out more here.
Opera for the People at Bentham Golf Course , Sunday 1st December
Nicola Mills entertains with a mixture of opera and show tunes in aid of Longstaff Educational foundation. Find out more here.
Christmas Tales with Mrs Claus at St Marys Church, Kirkby Lonsdale , Sunday 1st December
Festive storytelling experience with photo opportunity. Find out more here.
Christmas Markets at Beetham Nurseries , Thursday 5th – Sunday 8th December
Festive chalets featuring local food & drink, local businesses and family fun. Find out more here.
Christmas Market at Kirkby Lonsdale , Friday 6th – Sunday 8th December
Traditional Christmas market with festive food & drink. Various festive events across the weekend including lantern walks, carols, grotto and more Find out more here.
Beauty & The Beast Adult Panto at Lancaster Grand Theatre, Selected dates 7th – 22nd December
A panto with a difference – you have to be over 18 to go! . Find out more here.
Santa’s Grotto at Ingleborough Cave , Selected dates between 7th – 23rd December
Entrance to the nature trail, an exciting meeting with Santa in his underground grotto and a Christmas gift. Find out more here.
Santa’s Grotto at White Scar Cave , Selected dates between 7th – 23rd December
Father Christmas will be handing out gifts at the entrance and the cave is decorated with a festive theme . Find out more here.
Christmas in the Mart at Bentham Auction , Friday 13th & Saturday 14th December
Annual festive crafts stall with carol service, tractor run, and much more. Find out more here.
Christmas Adventure at Thornton Hall Country Park , various dates throughout December
An enchanting adventure through a yuletide village to help Father Christmas. Find out more here.
Christmas carols at 1922 Bar & kitchen , 17th December
We hope you will enjoy staying with us as the perfect base to experience any of the events listed above…. BOOK HERE
