Get ready for an array of Christmas celebrations for all the family at Gulliver's Valley Theme Park Resort Rotherham.
The most wonderful time of the year is on its way, and if you're looking to really get in the spirit with the whole family then we've got just the thing for you.
Starting from Saturday 14 November, guests can embark on a magical trip through the winter wonderland to visit Santa where all children will receive a free present as well enjoy plenty of festive activities.
These include the one and only Santa's enchanted elevator, an enchanted virtual flight straight to the North Pole taking guests through snowy skies before landing right at Santa's Grotto.
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Not only that, but families can also visit the beautiful Land of Lights which will be returning to Gulliver's Valley from Sunday 8 November.
Featuring a one-mile route, the Land of Lights includes beautiful illuminated trails and magnificent lantern displays for the whole family to 'oooh' and 'aaah' at.
Gulliver's Valley in Rotherham will be offering a variety of Christmas packages, so you can get the best experience for you.
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Phil Bracegirdle, resort manager at Gulliver’s Valley, said: “We’re not sure where this year has gone to, it has zipped by so quickly - and we’re now all set for Christmas, the most magical time of the year! All our family favourite packages are there to guarantee a wonderful festive time for everyone. We are thrilled to have the Land of Lights back at the park for the second year running - it was so popular with families, who were dazzled by the incredible displays.
“You can buy standalone tickets for Land of Lights or our Twinkle package includes Christmas activities alongside a visit to the dazzling lantern festival.”
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The peak-time packages start at just £27 per person with the ‘Smasher’, which includes selected outdoor Christmas rides and attractions, indoor attractions, a visit to the Dragon’s Lair, and the chance to explore Santa’s house and meet him in his grotto, where children can choose a gift from the Elf Workshop.
Guests can enjoy a ‘Festive Breakfast’ package for £33 per person, which includes everything featured in the ‘Smasher’, along with the chance to see Gully’s Christmas Show, alongside a breakfast to keep you fuelled for the day.
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The ‘Cracker’ package, at £34 per person, features everything in the ‘Festive Breakfast’ but comes with dinner rather than breakfast and the ‘Twinkle’ package, at £39 per person, includes entry to the magical Land of Lights Lantern Festival.
And it doesn't stop there, there are also two off-peak packages – ‘Tinsel Tots’ at £15 per person and ‘Dancer’ at £19 per person.
All packages include a trip on Santa’s Enchanted Elevator.
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Seen as though it is Christmas, why not add an overnight stay to your trip in the fantastic range of accommodation on offer, which includes Western and Woodland Lodges, Princess and JCB Suites, and Dinosaur and Unicorn-themed Lodges.
The best part? The park’s is offering a special Christmas 2026 sale of 25% discount on the Smasher, Cracker and Festive Breakfast packages for day visits on 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th 29th November and 21st December.
To find out more about these deals and to book your tickets, visit Gulliver's Valley Resort's website here.
Leeds City Council has confirmed that work to stabilise buildings on Lower Kirkgate is set to begin later this month, with repairs expected to take around 20 weeks to complete.
Back in 2024, Lower Kirkgate in Leeds city centre was closed following the partial collapse of a building, leaving one of the city's oldest streets inaccessible.
Since then, the street has remained closed while plans were developed to address the structural issues affecting the buildings.
Now, almost two years after the initial incident, the council has confirmed that a contractor has been appointed to carry out the work.
The buildings are privately owned, but Leeds City Council says it will step in to carry out the stabilisation work to prevent further deterioration and protect the historic properties.
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A spokesperson for Leeds City Council said: “We are pleased that, following months of careful planning and preparation, we are now in a position to begin stabilising these privately owned buildings.
“A contract has been awarded for the work, which is scheduled to get under way later this month and is expected to take around 20 weeks to complete.
“It should be stressed that the situation on Lower Kirkgate is not of the council's making, with the owners of the buildings allowing their condition to deteriorate over many years and then failing to take the necessary steps to address the resultant structural issues.
“By stepping in and carrying out this work itself, the council will be able to arrest the deterioration of important heritage assets on one of Leeds’s oldest streets. As always, we thank the local community for their continued patience and support.”
Further details about the work, including when the street may be able to reopen, have not yet been confirmed.
Canadian rock legends Nickelback announce Leeds gig on huge world arena tour
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Nickelback announce world arena tour in support of their new album - and they're coming to Leeds.
The Canadian rockers will be bringing their biggest hits as well brand-new music to arenas around the world.
Formed in Hanna, Alberta, the band made up of Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger and Daniel Adair, have sold nearly 65 million albums worldwide.
Best known for rock anthems including Rockstar, Photograph and How You Remind Me, Nickelback have built up a huge global following over the course of their career.
The upcoming tour will see the band celebrate their new album, Everything Under The Sun, and they'll be kicking off the UK leg of the tour right here in Leeds at the First Direct Bank Arena.
The tour follows their record-setting Get Rollin' world tour, and will once again take them to venues across North America, Europe, and Australia.
The group have sold nearly 65 million albums worldwide, and achieved billions of streams across digital platforms.
Their new album will be released at the end of the month on Friday 30 October, so you'll have plenty of time to get to know their new tracks before they come to Leeds on Saturday 22 May 2027.
They'll be supported on the tour by Don Broco, an English four-piece featuring Rob Damiani, Simon Delaney, Tom Doyle and Matt Donnelly. Known for their genre-defying sound and dynamic approach to modern rock.
Nickelback 2027 UK Tour Dates in full
22 May - Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
24 May - London The O2
28 May - Birmingham Utility Arena
1 June - Glasgow Ovo Hydro
2 June - Manchester Co-op Live
Tickets for Nickelback at the Leeds First Direct Arena go on sale next Friday 16 October and you can get yours HERE.
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