5 things to do in Yorkshire this Boxing Day

NOT sure what to do on Boxing Day? If you don’t fancy waking at dawn to seek out bargains, take a look at these options.

1. Sheffield United v Oldham
Time: 3pm
Location: Bramall Lane, Sheffield

The Blades are set to play the Latics at home this Boxing Day in what promises to be an exciting match. Kick off is at 3pm, so get your tickets and head down to the Bramall Lane stadium or pop down to the local pub and support your local football team.

2. Boxing day afternoon tea
Time: 1pm
Location: The Grand York Hotel, York

Looking out onto the wintry City Walls, keep warm inside and enjoy a festive afternoon tea to the sounds of the hotel’s string quartet. With entertainment between 1pm and 5.30pm and festive sandwiches such as roasted turkey and smoked salmon with soft cheese and chive, the day is a great way to wind down from Christmas. Christmas pudding cheesecake, mulled syrup
tea loaf with rum butter, fig cones and spiced bread meringue will also be on the menu.

3. Strictly Ballroom, the Musical
Date: 7:30pm
Location: West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds

From the award winning visionary Baz Luhrmann, creator of Moulin Rouge, Romeo & Juliet and The Great Gatsby, comes Strictly Ballroom, a brand new musical for the stage inspired by his classic film. Premièring at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Strictly Ballroom The Musical tells the inspiring story of Scott, a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules and follows his heart, not only to find his true calling but also his true love.

4. Family Karting Session
Time: Various
Location: Hull Raceway, Hull

This Boxing Day presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy Hull Raceway’s family special events which are only available on weekdays. Whatever the weather, the indoor track will provide fun for all the family, providing you have three or more people to race with.

5. Boxing Day Pilgrimage
Time: 9:30am
Location: Fountains abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon

On a cold day in 1132, thirteen monks walked from Ripon to a completely deserted valley by the River Skell. There they started their own community from nothing. And so, Fountains Abbey was born! You too can follow the monks in their footsteps in this annual traditional pilgrimage. It will begin at Ripon Cathedral with a celebration of Eucharist and end with a service of carols and prayers in the abbey Cellarium.