The Elf Academy

Become a fully-fledged Christmas elf at Temple Newsam House.

Early Bird offer available until the end of October!

Step into the sparkling world of The Elf Academy, where Mrs Christmas is training a new class of festive recruits for the most important night of the year. Father Christmas is almost ready to welcome visitors, but he needs a team of well‑trained elves – and that’s where you come in.

Under Mrs Christmas’ warm and twinkling guidance, children will take part in a series of hands‑on activities designed to test their elf skills, creativity and Christmas spirit.

Families will enjoy festive Elf Training Modules, including:

Helping Mrs Christmas complete essential Christmas preparations
Making your own reindeer food to take home – a key skill for any elf
Decorating Father Christmas’ favourite biscuits as part of your Elf Treats Workshop
A magical interactive story, led by one of Father Christmas’ helper elves
Meeting Father Christmas in his cosy Christmas setting as he checks your progress
A photograph opportunity with Father Christmas
Get your elf in training card stamped along the way and receiving a special Elf Academy graduation gift to take home.
Explore the beautifully decorated rooms with stunning Christmas trees and festive displays as well as crafts, dressing up and a special Christmas tree trail.

If your children would benefit from a quieter session, with fewer booking slots available – you may prefer to book on to the Relaxed Elf Academy.

General Information:

Elf Academy tickets include General Admission for the child taking part.
Accompanying adults and other children require a General Admission ticket which can be added to the basket after selecting your Elf Academy tickets.
LeedsCard and Max Card concessions available on purchase.
Please note, free entry membership cards are not valid during our Christmas period.