Santa and his elves are heading from the north pole to greet children around Leeds this holiday season. And he’s got a busy schedule with lots of grottoes to visit before Christmas Day.
Along with stays throughout the month of December, such as at the White Rose Shopping Centre and Lotherton, there are also a number of one-off events.
Tickets are starting to come on sale ahead of November openings.
So here are 13 festive events due to be held at garden and shopping centres near Leeds this Christmas...
1. Tong Garden Centre: The Elves Day Out
Tong Garden Centre: The Elves Day Out - From November 16. Photo: Tony Johnson
2. Christmas at Harewood House
Christmas at Harewood House - From November 15 to January 5. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. The Christmas Experience at Lotherton
The Christmas Experience at Lotherton - From November 23 to January 5. | Lotherton
4. Otley Garden Centre
Santa’s Grotto Reindeer Academy at Otley Garden Centre - From November 23. | Google
5. Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park, near Wetherby
The Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park - From November 16 to January 6. | James Hardisty
6. Tingley Garden Centre: The Tingley Express
Tingley Garden Centre: The Tingley Express - From November 23. | Tony Johnson