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    Peterlee

    If you've holidayed in Tenerife, you've probably seen Frankie Mack live… now catch him one night only at The Peterlee Pavilion!

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    25 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 19:00
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    Blackhall Colliery,

    Tweddle Farm's Christmas event is a December to remember! Meet Santa and his friends within our unforgettable Winter Wonderland.

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    20 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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    Seaham

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    18 Nov 2025to20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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    Murton

    Make your family Christmas truly special this year with a visit to Santa's Grotto at Dalton Park. Children can meet elves packing gifts, ask Santa for their Christmas list and create memories that will last a lifetime in the festive experience…

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    8 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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    It's time to rewind the clock and turn up the volume at the Christmas Smash Hits Party Night – your ultimate throwback festive bash!

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    20 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00
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    Murton

    Did you know we host regular Quiet Shopping Mornings every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm and Saturdays from 9,30am to 10,30am all year round?

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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    Seaham Seaside Market is a weekly market held every Friday.

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    The festival welcomes thousands of visitors each year for two days of sun, sea, family fun and, of course, food. 

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    1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026
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    Port Clarence, Middlesbrough

    Want to get more out of your visit to RSPB Saltholme? We offer group guided walks! We can tailor the walk route and topic(s) to suit your group.

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    In Your Face Theatre present Sleeping Beauty, Tuesday 16th - Saturday 20th December, 2025.

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    16 Dec 2025to20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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