Leeds Christmas Guide 2023

Take a look at some of the seasonal shenanigans you can get up to in Leeds this Christmas.

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00:00 Ho, ho, how would you like to take a look at just some of what's going on in Leeds this

00:06 Christmas?

00:07 Well, for some seasonal shenanigans and inspiration for festive fun, here's your Leeds Christmas

00:12 Guide 2023.

00:15 Leeds Beard and Onion Lab will be captivating the city with a magical Christmas projection

00:19 on the iconic Queen's Hotel in Leeds City Centre.

00:23 Entitled 'Magical Night at the Queen's', the Gingerbread Man will be giving you a unique

00:28 tour of the hotel and the visual piece will be narrated by Celia Imrie.

00:33 The Christmas experience at Lotherton Hall in Aberford sees the return of Santa Claus

00:38 and Mrs Claus, along with some festive elves.

00:42 The Edwardian stately home is also home to gingerbread decorating, arts and crafts and

00:46 a woodland walk.

00:50 Market traders from Leeds, Yorkshire, the UK and the world can be found all across Leeds

00:54 City Centre as the Leeds Christmas markets have popped up in multiple locations.

01:00 Expect gifts, mulled wine, sweet goods and much more on Brigget, the head row in Leeds

01:05 City Square and in many more locations.

01:07 There's also a Nutcracker Trail across the city, plus an abundance of festive events

01:12 and market traders to be found in Leeds' Kirkgate Market and the Corn Exchange.

01:19 The White Rose Shopping Centre has installed an ice rink which is open right through until

01:23 the 7th of January.

01:25 Every Friday is Disco Night and there are parent and toddler and accessible quiet sessions

01:30 too.

01:31 There are also skate aids on hand for anyone needing a little extra help with their balance.

01:39 Father Christmas needs the help of visitors to Christmas at Thackeray Museum of Medicine

01:44 this year to explore how different cultures celebrate this special time of year through

01:48 food.

01:49 Visitors can embark on a captivating activity trail throughout the museum and uncover clues

01:54 alongside some winter crafting.

01:59 The Ice Cube at Christmas Ice Rink is back in Millennium Square this year, giving people

02:03 of all ages and abilities a chance to skate in the heart of Leeds.

02:07 There's accessible skating and skating lessons, plus the return of the Ski Bar and Star Flyer,

02:13 while Victoria Gardens is home to Thor's Teepee and the annual Wheel of Light, amongst other

02:18 attractions.

02:22 There's no business like show business, or should that be snow business, as there are

02:26 a number of pantomimes and Christmas shows being staged across the city.

02:30 For full details keep an eye out for our dedicated Pantomime and Christmas Show Guide, and for

02:35 the most up-to-date availability you can have a search for the Leeds Grand Theatre, the

02:39 Leeds Playhouse, the Carriageworks Theatre and more.

02:45 Harewood's great Time Travelling Christmas is running until the 7th of January.

02:49 It's described as immersive, fun and slightly wild, and you can search for Harewood House

02:55 for full details about their available activities.

02:59 Whatever you're getting up to this festive season, have a Merry Christmas.