If there's anything that will get you in the festive spirit, it has got to be Stockeld Park.
Get ready for real magic this Christmas at Stockeld Park, the huge 2,000-acre estate nestled in West Yorkshire that has been transformed into a winter wonderland like you've never seen before.
Open until Monday 5 January 2026, complete with its iconic illuminations, dazzling activities and a truly enchanting Santa’s Grotto experience - because you're never too old to meet the big man, right?
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Each year, Stockeld Park’s Christmas events are nothing short of incredible, and this season promises to be the biggest and best yet.
Whether you're looking for a romantic skate around the ice rink followed by a cheeky hot chocolate or you're after a perfect festive day out with friends, Stockeld Park has got you covered.
So let's see what you can get up to...
Winter Illuminations
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Wrap up warm and embark on one of the UK’s largest light trails right here in Yorkshire taking place at Stockeld’s Enchanted Forest. As dusk falls, see the iconic park come to life with thousands of twinkling lights creating a whimsical winter wonderland.
Dazzling light effects, a captivating soundscape, and animated installations come together through almost a mile of beautiful, ancient woodland.
Grotto Dome
It wouldn’t be Christmas without seeing Santa, and Stockeld Park’s Grotto Dome is taking this special experience to a whole other level.
Get ready to embark on a magical journey as you wander through the enchanting realms of Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen and the charming North Pole Street where you’ll have the opportunity to meet Santa in his whimsical workshop.
Ice-Skating
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Grab your skates and whizz around Stockeld’s 630 square meter covered ice rink that allows you to keep dry while which means you can skate to your heart's content, whatever the weather.
Open for all abilities, there’s skate aids available if needed so everyone can enjoy the experience together.
And let's face it, there's nothing more romantic than an ice skating date - even if you do hold onto the sides the whole time. So if you're looking for a festive holiday romance, this is the place to go.
Snowflake Maze
Get lost and explore Stockeld’s Snowflake Maze made with giant festive yew trees.
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The Flying Stocksman
Choo Choo! All aboard! Head to Stockeldbury station and take a tour of the Enchanted Forest aboard Stockeld's very own fantastical land train.
Playhive
As always, the iconic indoor adventure at the Playhive will be open for those looking to journey through four interconnected worlds of space, air, sea, and the jungle!
If all of this sounds like something you just can’t miss, then why not do all of it in one magical adventure.
Tickets to Stockeld Park are available in different packages to suit everyone, there are:
Gold Package – The ultimate experience, including Santa’s Grotto, Winter Illuminations, Forest, Maze and Show.
Silver Package – Excellent value, including Santa’s Grotto, Winter Illuminations, Forest and Maze.
Illuminations – For those wanting to immerse themselves in a winter wonderland: experience magic at the spectacular Christmas light trail.
Peter Grant, owner and Chief Fun Officer at Stockeld Park, said: “We love seeing families, friends, and couples alike come together to experience the wonder of the festive season. Whether it’s meeting Santa, exploring through the Enchanted Forest, or simply enjoying time together at our festive wonderland in the heart of Yorkshire, Christmas at Stockeld Park is all about creating magical memories for every generation.”
Tesco has officially unveiled its Christmas Meal Deal menu for 2026, and has revealed when it’ll be arriving in stores.
Spooky season may not have even arrived yet, but it won’t be long before the most wonderful time of the year is here and most of the UK’s major supermarkets have already started stocking their shelves with Christmas food, drink, and gifts galore.
Tesco has now unveiled all the sandwiches and snacks forming part of its iconic lunchtime meal deal selection.
10 new seasonal mains and sides have been launched this year, as well as some classics and returning fan favourites too.
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The retailer says its food on-the-go experts have worked hard to bring a variety of festive flavours and great-quality ingredients together this year, with something on offer to cater to all tastes and preferences.
Available in stores and online from next week, with Tesco Clubcard members paying just £3.80 or £5.50 to upgrade to a Premium Meal Deal, some of the all-new main options you can choose from in 2026’s festive lineup include the Fully Loaded Chicken, Stuffing, Braised Red Cabbage & Cranberry Sauce Sandwich, the Christmas Triple Sandwich, and the Pork Meatball Wrap with smoky sage and onion mayonnaise.
Other returning favourites include the Brie and Cranberry Sandwich, the Currywurst Sausage Sub, and the absolute classic Turkey & Trimmings Sandwich.
For veggies and vegans, there’s a new Tesco Plant Chef Christmas Veg Fest Wrap, and for those who follow a gluten free diet, you can grab the Gluten Free Festive Chicken & Trimmings sandwich.
When it comes to snacks to accompany those mains, the festive Mini Pork Pies and Pig in Blanket Sausage Rolls are returning to the lineup this year, alongside some new additions like the Pretzels with Salted Caramel Soft Cheese Dip, and Mini Cheese Twists.
The 2026 Tesco Christmas Meal Deal range will be in stores across the UK from Monday 12 October, and there’s thousands of combinations to try.
Yorkshire-set Christmas film by Leeds director starring Richard E. Grant set to hit UK cinemas next month
Clementine Hall
A brand-new Christmas film is hitting cinemas nationwide next month - and it’s a proper Leeds success story.
Jack Spring directed his first feature film at just 19 years old and has spent the last decade carving out a career in independent film, as well as co-founding Leeds-based production company Shush Films.
His first movie, Destination: Dewsbury, was shot just down the road in - you guessed it - Dewsbury. And after moving to Leeds from Grimsby, Jack became determined to build his business from the city, putting down roots and growing his production company here.
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Now, after years of working on independent projects, Jack has taken his biggest leap yet with a brand-new Christmas film, Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint.
Set in Yorkshire, Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint follows Aubrey Flint, a reclusive model soldier painter with a lifelong hatred of Christmas, who is sentenced to community service at Willow Lodge - a retirement home on the brink of closure.
Roped into helping with a chaotic production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Aubrey clashes with its interesting set of residents...
And the cast is about as star-studded as it gets, featuring Richard E. Grant, John Bradley, Celia Imrie, Adjoa Andoh, Sophia Di Martino, Adrian Rawlins and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.
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The heartwarming festive comedy will hit cinemas nationwide on Friday 6 November - a huge milestone for a Leeds-based director and production company, taking a homegrown Yorkshire story to audiences across the country.
You just can't beat a proper wholesome British Christmas film, so you can best believe we'll be watching in the cinema, popcorn in hand.
Clementine Hall -
4th December 2025 
