The On Our Doorstep Christmas guide
Magical events in our towns and villages
Santa at the Tower!
Santa is back once again! He will be visiting Victoria Tower on Castle Hill before he flies around the world spreading peace, joy and good will to all at Yule which is the most festive time of the year!
Please be aware it could be busy for Santa with some queuing expected.
Event is subject to change or cancellation due to bad weather at short notice.
- Saturday 20 December 2025 – 11:00am – 3:00pm, Admission prices will apply: Adult £2.50 Child 70p Family £5.00 (2 adults and 2 children) Contactless payments available
- Sunday 21 December 2025 – 11:00am – 3:00pm, Admission prices will apply: Adult £2.50 Child 70p Family £5.00 (2 adults and 2 children) Contactless payments available
Beauty and the Beast
A tale as old as pantomime. Our annual panto returns for winter 2025…
A magical charm has transformed a Prince into a beastly creature. Now trapped in his castle, only true love will lift the spell…
Enter Belle, a Huddersfield lass who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good book. But Belle’s a bit fed up. She’s feeling lonely and dreams of the faraway lands and love stories she finds between the pages. Could she be the one to lift the curse?
Full of incredible effects, lavish costumes, a side-splitting script and big musical numbers prepare for this fairytale with a Lawrence Batley Theatre twist that will leave you positively spellbound.
Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Dick Whittington, Lawrence Batley Theatre’s five-star award winning pantomime returns. Get ready for an enchanting Christmas adventure for all the family.
North Kirklees Festival Trail
The North Kirklees Festival Trail are sharing all the magical moments happening in your area – from light switch-ons to Christmas markets, carol singing, school performances, and church events. It’s your festive diary to plan unforgettable outings with family and friends!
Hamper Prize Draws! Look out for our North Kirklees Festival Trail selfie frames at key locations – snap a photo, check-in and Hashtag #NKFestivaltrail, and you’ll be entered into our hamper prize draw! Each hamper will be packed with goodies and vouchers from amazing local businesses.
Search and find hidden Wooden Christmas Trees at Large Christmas events and be rewarded with discounts from shops and stalls at those events!
A Town Called Christmas
Buckle in for a rollercoaster of magic, music, and mayhem as our hero crash-lands in a crumbling town where only the long-forgotten fables, a cantankerous caretaker and a glitching robot remain! Can they save the day, and the town called Christmas? A brand-new show for adventurers aged 3+ and their grown-ups. Brought to you by Gala Durham and Wrongsemble.
Creative Kirklees
There are plenty more activities and events happening in Kirklees this Christmas! Visit Creative Kirklees to find out what else is happening near you.