Grassington's Christmas Festivities
Grassington is a magical place to be at Christmas. With its twinkly lights, independent shops, firelit pubs and cosy cafes, accommodation from self catering to guest houses and hotels, Grassington will give you a warm welcome.
There is so much to do in Grassington throughout November and December. Not only have we festive independent shops; warm and welcoming places to eat and drink and amazing art galleries, but our Christmas events are full of light and festive fun.
Grassington switched on its Christmas Lights on Friday 21st November. Our village looks so lovely with the twinkly lights; local Grassington resident Ray Snape switched on the lights at 4.30pm.
The Grassington Christmas Markets are on Saturday 29th November and Saturday 6th December. No, they’re not the Dickensian Festival of old, but wonderfully warm local Christmas Markets, full of stalls and entertainment, including the Bradford Brass Band and Voices of Yorkshire, and indoor craft stalls at the Town Hall.
Visit Santa in his Grotto in The Pod at Grassington House – he will be here on both Saturdays between 11am and 3pm.
Grassington Handbell Ringers will be playing a programme of Christmas music on both Christmas Market Saturdays 29th November and 6th December, at Grassington Methodist Church, Chapel Street.
Parking is at The Grassington National Park Centre Hebden Road Grassington BD23 5LB. Usual charges apply – £3.80 for up to two hours and £7.00 for up to 24 hours, Wharfedale Rugby Union Club, Threshfield, BD23 5BS and Upper Wharfedale School, Wharfeside Avenue, Threshfield, BD23 5BS. Cash only at the Rugby and School car parks please.
We’ve moved our Christmas Markets a week earlier than usual, so perfect timing for Christmas Shopping!
Joining the Village Square in being merry and festive is Grassington’s Town Hall, which is home to the Christmas Gift and Craft Fayre. The Town Hall is literally packed full of stalls!
Look out for other festive events too, from a Christmas Concert from The Bradford Brass Band to Elf School. All details are on our What’s On pages
