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🎅 Santa, pantos & Christmas events for children in Hull (2026)

Hull’s season starts with the city centre lights switch-on on 19 November and Santa’s parade at Princes Quay on 22 November. Hull New Theatre’s pantomime runs through December, while Hull Truck stages a main Christmas show for over-7s and a studio show made for 3 to 6 year olds, with several relaxed and BSL performances. Burton Constable Hall decorates for a Victorian Christmas and adds a new light trail, and nearby Beverley holds its free one-day Festival of Christmas on 13 December.

Christmas events in and around Hull

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Tips from people who’ve been

  • Book Santa early: the best grotto times often sell out by mid-November.
  • Check what’s included: a gift, a photo, a craft or a story, and whether grown-ups pay too.
  • Ask about quiet or relaxed sessions if loud music, crowds or queues are hard for your child.
  • Weekday visits and the first slot of the day are usually calmer than weekends.
  • Pantos often have relaxed and signed performances: look for them when you book.

Warm indoor places near Hull for a cold day

Within 20 km: Soft play: 4 · Museum & attraction: 18 · Swimming & leisure: 7 · Trampoline & inflatable park: 2 · Cinema: 5

Other places

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