Events on (or near) the TPT
Here is a list of events taking place either on the Trail or nearby. If you would like your event to be listed, email info@transpenninetrail.org.uk with details, including, the name of the event, date, time, location, whether it is an event open to everyone or restricted, and include a link to any online details.
If you would like to plan an event on the Trail, you might find it useful to read our tips for organising a successful event.
Today until December 21, 2023 – York Christmas Festival
Enjoy the Christmas cheer on offer in one of the UK's most festive cities as York's restaurants, shops and attractions are beautifully decorated and provide a wonderful winter experience, with an incredible range of festive events! For the perfect York...
Today until December 21 – Manchester Christmas Markets
This year marks a special year for the UK's capital of Christmas as it was exactly 25 Christmases ago that Manchester's first-ever Christmas market took place in 1998. A quarter of a century later the markets continue to attract Mancunians and visitors alike to the...
Today until December 22, 2023 – Leeds Christmas Market
Leeds is planning a large-scale traditional Christmas Market experience which will make use of different spaces across the city. For the first time ever, streets and spaces all across the city centre will be hosting plenty of traditional, timber market stalls decked...
Today until December 24, 2023 – Liverpool Christmas Market
Located once again against the stunning backdrop of St George's Plateau and William Brown Street we will return with of all the favourite festive food offerings, as well as a few more new and exciting treats that will truly make the market a culinary trip around the...
Today until December 24, 2023 – Sheffield Christmas Market
Sheffield Christmas Market is back for another year to help get you into the festive spirit, with an array of seasonal food & drink and unique gift ideas, all set against the twinkly lights of the city centre. Celebrating Sheffield's great independent scene,...
November 24-December 3, 2023 – Doncaster Festival of Light (Free)
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December 2, 2023 – Penistone Parkrun
A free, weekly, timed 5k walk/jog/run along the Trail at 9.00am every Saturday. Open to all ages and abilities. Date: Saturday 2nd December, 2023 Time: 9am Location: Penistone Showground Further Info: Open to all https://www.parkrun.org.uk/penistone/ Please register...
December 2, 2023 – Rother Valley Parkrun (Rother Valley Country Park, Sheffield)
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Date: Saturday 2nd December, 2023 Time: 9:00am Location: Rother Valley Country Park, Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield. See Course page for more details...
December 2, 2023 – Selby Parkrun (Burn Airfield)
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Date: Saturday 2nd December, 2023 Time: 9:00am Location: Burn Airfield, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8LD. Use What3Words repeating.showrooms.listen to find it....
December 2, 2023 – Festive Boat Trip & Santa Grotto Experience (Ellesmere Port, Liverpool)
Oh dear, Santa’s most mischievous elf – Naughty Ned – has been up to his antics again… He was playing hide and seek in Santa’s sack, and got stuck…so Walter the water vole had to help him out. But now there’s a big hole in the bottom of the sack and some of the...
December 2, 2023 – The Santa Hat Walk with pie in a pub (Penistone)
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December 2-3, 2023 – A Christmas Carol with Chris Cade (Cannon Hall, Cawthorne)
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December 3, 2023 – Manchester Christmas Parade (Manchester City Centre)
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December 7, 2023 – Hedge-laying Training (TPT Aldham, Barnsley) – Free
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December 7 – 10, 2023 – Barnsley Christmas Market
The Glass Works Square will come alive with over 55 festive stalls from local food and drink producers to festive gifts, crafts and home ware, and the ever popular street food vendors, combining traditional Christmas fare with flavours and tastes from all over the...
December 16, 2023 – Christmas Activity Day (RSPB Fairburn Ings, Castleford)
There's loads of festive family fun to be had at RSPB Fairburn Ings this Christmas! Rediscover the magic of Christmas carols as RSPB Fairburn Ings lights up with awesome activities for all the classic carols you know and love. Pin the tail on Rudolph or show us your...
December 16, 2023 – Hana’s Santa Dash & Fun Run, Manvers Lake (Rotherham)
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December 16, 2023 – Festive music in the Ballroom (Cannon Hall, Barnsley)
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December 22, 2023 – Carols on the Farm (Lower Coates Farm, Silkstone Common)
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December 30, 2023 – Register your new bike event (Morley Police Station)
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January 11, 2024 – Hedge-laying Training (Ardsley, Barnsley) – Free
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January 25, 2024 – Hedge-laying Training (Darfield, Barnsley) – Free
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February 8, 2024 – Hedge-laying Training (Darfield, Barnsley) – Free
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