If you’re looking for something fun to do with the family on New Year’s Eve 2023 or New Year’s Day 2024, here’s a selection of family-friendly events in and around Leeds. Something for children of all ages!
NEW YEAR’S EVE DAYTIME ACTIVITIES AROUND LEEDS
- Temple Newsam Enjoy a day at the beautiful Temple Newsam Estate. Visit Home Farm, let the children play on the fantatsic playground and grab a treat from the cafe to take on one of the fabulous family walks on the estate. Enjoy the Tree Traditions Trail.
- Harewood House grounds will also be open including the Bird Garden, Farm Experience and Adventure Playground.
- Lotherton Explore Wildlife World and the Festive Trail, Full details here.
- Stockeld Park Maze, Forest and Illuminations Full details here
- Fountains Abbey As twilight falls see the abbey aglow with all the colours of the rainbow. Members of Ripon Choral Society will be performing between 2-3pm in the cellarium. Full details here.
- Pantomimes and Family Shows often have matinee performances, have a look at what’s on around Leeds here.
- There are a number of activity providers offering New Year’s Eve parties for children. Look at our full listings of Christmas and New Year Parties here.
Have a look at all the activities and days out around Leeds between Christmas and New year here.
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT HOME
We may not be able to get out… but that doesn’t mean you can’t get dressed up and celebrate at home! Here are some suggestions on spending New Year’s Eve 2024 at home.
If you usually enjoy a festive pantomime or show over New Year, have a look to see what’s available online! Some ideas here.
EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS
If you fancy blowing some cobwebs away, why not try one of our 12 family-friendly walks. Something for everyone including prams and little legs! Make it more exciting with nature bingo, a scavenger hunt or doing some leaf rubbings – there are lots of ideas to make walks more fun for children here. Or why not do an outdoor trail?
NEW YEAR’S DAY – FAMILY DAYS OUT
If you’d like to get out and about on New Year’s Day, here are some of the things open within a 90 minute drive of North Leeds. We have indicated where booking is required.
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- Yorkshire Wildlife Park A great day out for all the family, the park is open 10am – 3pm.
- Harewood House The grounds will be open on New Years Day, 11am-4pm. Full details here.
- Meanwood Urban Valley Farm Open daily with a wide variety of animals, market gardens and woodland walks. Shop and Café may be closed. Full details here.
- Oakwell Hall Country Park. Spot the winter fairies or dinosaurs through the free Love Exploring app.
- RHS Garden Harlow Carr is open 10am- 4pm (pre-booked tickets only)
- Stockeld Park Maze, Forest and Illuminations Full details here
If you’ve got any other recommendations, please share them in the North Leeds Mumbler Chat Group.
Whatever you end up doing we hope you have a fantastic time and a Happy New Year!
* Please check opening dates and times prior to visiting in case of last minute changes.
